foundered

verb

Definition of founderednext
past tense of founder
1
as in collapsed
to be unsuccessful the theater company foundered after its corporate funding dried up

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2
as in tumbled
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure the twin towers started to sway and suddenly foundered

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  1. collapsed
  2. went
  3. failed
  4. folded
  5. struggled
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  • But times of transition are precarious, and these forces face particular risk now that the country’s government has collapsed, analysts say.
    Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
  • As Bashar al-Assad's government collapsed and Syrian rebels rose to power, Israel embarked on an extensive bombing campaign, purportedly aimed at disarming extremists who may rise to power during the unrest.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of collapsed
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  • The top speed of 218 mph went untested, but if the speedometer on one example taped on the autobahn is to believed, the LaFerrari can actually punch its way all the way to 231 mph.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Last season, during the Rams’ last-season push to the playoffs, Stafford went four games without an interception.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of went
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  • In his next outing, Covington once again failed to take the title from Usman, losing via decision in 2021.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There are parallels to the Dodgers’ failed attempt to sign Ohtani in 2017, though Friedman insisted each of these rare instances should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
    Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of failed
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  • It's made from marbleized card stock paper that has been cut into identical leaf shapes, folded in half lengthwise, and glued to a wire wreath form so the leaves overlap slightly.
    Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • According to him, the platform can be quickly and easily user-installed in the back of a Model Y with the rear seats folded down.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of folded
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  • Based in London early in his career, Galliano struggled throughout the Eighties and early Nineties, with a succession of backers.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And for years, boosters have struggled to offer up a satisfactory answer.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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