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as in craftsman
a person or company that builds or repairs things (such as houses or ships)
They hired a team of builders to carry out the renovation.
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as in designer
a person or organization that creates something (such as a business)
He was one of the great empire builders of the 20th century.
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Recent Examples of builder
And with the mission of bringing AGI [artificial general intelligence] to the world comes a responsibility to help create a space for a real, constructive conversation about the changes AI creates — with builders and people using the technology at the center.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Contestants range from beginners to experienced builders, offering a cross-section of skill levels that reflect how cosplay develops over time.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
If Apple keeps blocking these tools, the builders may just leave.
—Deirdre Bosa,jasmine Wu, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Greystar, the nation’s largest multifamily apartment owner, earlier sued the builder and several subcontractors over a plumbing leak that led to millions in damages in one of the buildings at Urban East along Riverside Drive.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Contestants range from beginners to experienced builders, offering a cross-section of skill levels that reflect how cosplay develops over time.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
If Apple keeps blocking these tools, the builders may just leave.
—Deirdre Bosa,jasmine Wu, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Greystar, the nation’s largest multifamily apartment owner, earlier sued the builder and several subcontractors over a plumbing leak that led to millions in damages in one of the buildings at Urban East along Riverside Drive.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for builder
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It can only be imparted by the example of a wise craftsman in the midst of practicing their craft—knowing exactly how much pressure to apply at what moment, knowing when to press forward and when to hold back.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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With veteran craftsmen hanging up their tools in retirement, more and more factories are being forced to shutter their looms.—
Jessica Binns,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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Nicasio was one of the lead designers who helped create three of the follies, which were commissioned by the City of Davis.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The project was led by Sebastian Wernli, an industrial designer and research associate at the university.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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The performance will be led by Brian Knowles, architect of the Spady Museum’s Black History Study curriculum, accompanied by jazz musicians Lafayette Gilchrist, Emperor King Bishop (Solomon Selassie) and Bashi Rose.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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The architect ultimately bonds with — and quickly becomes attracted to — his friend’s wife (Pamela Gidley), and as the two of them pursue their passions together, secrets from the architect’s past and family bubble to the surface.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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One of the first to mourn Browne’s passing was Craig Hella Johnson, founder and artistic director of Conspirare, the Grammy-winning professional choral ensemble.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2026
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Louis Ducret, founder of the digital insurance platform Eprezto, said the best way forward is full transparency.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Asking the engineers to stop designing a firing squad chamber for the state of Idaho to execute death-row prisoners.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Most conventional electronics begin to fail at temperatures around 392°F (200°C), creating a major challenge for engineers working in extreme environments such as space exploration, geothermal drilling, and nuclear energy systems.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mohamad Faisal, one of Shah Alam's children, previously told Reuters that his father's arrest about a year ago was due to a misunderstanding with police officers.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Her father was seated on a chair with one foot tucked under him, and her mother was sitting on the sofa with both feet curled under her.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 2026
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His efficiency from three-point range this season, combined with his willingness to take open looks, adds spacing around Jalen Brunson and the Knicks’ primary creators.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Several content creators who focus on pop culture analysis condemned the display of domestic violence.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
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The difference-maker The freshman Makeer has played her best basketball in the NCAA Tournament with three straight double-digit scoring games entering Monday.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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But despite the improvements, Nvidia’s DLSS 5 announcement has already drawn some backlash over concerns that the GPU maker is merely adding an Instagram-like image filter to game characters' faces.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Builder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builder. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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