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a person who builds, esp one who contracts for and supervises the construction or repair of buildings
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a substance added to a soap or detergent as a filler or abrasive
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Origin of builder
First recorded in 1350–1400, builder is from the Middle English word bildere. See build, -er 1
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Builder profit margins and sentiment in the industry have been stymied by a postpandemic rise in buying costs.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
Also on Tuesday, Databricks is announcing Genie Agents and Genie App Builder, products targeted at business users who want to vibe-code their own AI agents and applications.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
Builder Erickson, from Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, described Beckham as a "good guitarist, good singer" and said the band's performance had been enjoyed by the crowd of up to 80 people of varying ages.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
But then, even the most meticulous research had failed to turn up that Dever’s father, Tim, voiced Bob the Builder, as well as another icon of children’s television, Barney the Dinosaur.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025
She thought all she had to do was drink malts full of Dr. Dee’s Nerve and Flesh Builder, eat pork, and she’d put on enough weight to fill out the back of her dress.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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