noun
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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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Morgan Stanley isn't so enthusiastic about the home builder.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
"We do not believe additional blanket inspections are necessary. There is already a comprehensive framework of regulation, building control, warranties and builder quality assurance in place."
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
“We are four employees,” says Simar Singh, co-founder of Butternut AI, maker of a no-code website builder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
“He is an expert builder and strategist, technical and product-minded, with sharp instincts for what fans actually want.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
The builder made a Hang on a mo gesture and switched off the radio.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
This isn’t a sign of an imminent recovery for builders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
The past few years have seen several examples where falling Treasury yields spurred a sudden rally in bonds and rate-sensitive stocks, a group that also includes home builders and small caps.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
As global bonds sold off, rising yields put pressure on small caps, utilities and home builders, all corners of the market considered particularly sensitive to interest rates.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
The effect of rates topping the psychologically important 7% level is rippling through the market for buyers, sellers and builders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
The builders were not there and I was behind the huts where no one could see me as I walked around and around, marveling.
From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz
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