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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
Arsenia hopes the milestone will include a yearlong series of events highlighting Black architects, builders, scientists and artists whose contributions helped shape communities across the country.
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J.m. Banks
june 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Don't sleep on 3D builder gel—these tonal swirls bring the dimension this set needed, taking it to the next level every time.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
This new method allows builders to recycle that exact waste onsite, turning a disposal headache into structurally sound walls.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
So, to shift the incentive, FERC proposes that grid operators offer increasing amounts of planning information in phases, called escalating readiness, after data center builders are financially or otherwise more committed to a particular grid connection point.
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IEEE Spectrum,
24 June 2026
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J.m. Banks
june 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Don't sleep on 3D builder gel—these tonal swirls bring the dimension this set needed, taking it to the next level every time.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
This new method allows builders to recycle that exact waste onsite, turning a disposal headache into structurally sound walls.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
So, to shift the incentive, FERC proposes that grid operators offer increasing amounts of planning information in phases, called escalating readiness, after data center builders are financially or otherwise more committed to a particular grid connection point.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for builder
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Businesses and craftsmen around the world are continuing to post congratulations for the soon-to-be newlyweds.
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Eventually, through persistence, sponsorship, legal guidance, and the practical help of Panos’s network, an opportunity emerged through my father’s skills as a painter and craftsman.
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Below, shop the eight best designer bags at Coach Outlet.
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The Juszczyks became friendly with Swift after Kelce started dating her in 2023 — enough that Kristin enjoyed a career-defining moment as an aspiring fashion designer, courtesy of the Grammy winner.
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Fourth & Central is intended to feel like a small, walkable community with new buildings that acknowledge the industrial history of the area , architect Alan Pullman said when the project was announced.
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The South Course reopened this summer with a renovation under the direction of renowned architect Brian Curley of Curley-Wagner Golf Design.
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Another room is dedicated to the founder of California’s mission system, Father Junípero Serra.
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Other guests in attendance include AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron, Steven Spielberg, Bob Iger, Dana Walden, Universal Music Group chairman Lucian Grainge, Republic Records founders Monte and Avery Lipman and Swift’s longtime tour promoter Louie Messina.
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The tool, developed by independent AI engineer Luke Geel, analyzes past results and players’ activity—from posture to blink rate—spotting connections that might be imperceptible to the average viewer but visible to top pros.
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The intensive training sessions are open to engineers, architects, technical specialists and senior university students as authorities prepare for what is expected to become one of the country’s largest structural inspection efforts.
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The news of the arrest caught the attention of the family of Amy McHale, a woman who was once married to Horsch’s father and disappeared nearly 10 years ago.
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Her oldest sister, Sonia Gonzalez, said Gonzalez reminds her a lot of their father, who reinvented himself many times over the years.
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Since his 2021 deal with the network, Sheridan has become a top creator at the studio with the Yellowstone universe and shows like Landman, Lioness and Tulsa King.
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More than a decade after installing the sculpture, Pinky’s creator shares his story.
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From candy makers to bakers and wedding favor brands, people and companies around the world appear to be capitalizing on what could be the biggest wedding of the era.
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American makers relied on unfinished movements imported from England, much as English makers themselves depended on highly specialized cottage industries.
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“Builder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builder. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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