NYT Dictionary

FOUNDING

/ˈfaʊ̯ndiŋ/
VerbNounAdjectiveFOUN-dingfoun-ding · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024

Meaning

present participle and gerund of found

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

initiationfoundationinstitutionoriginationcreationinnovationintroductioninstaurationestablishfound

Antonyms

abolish

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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