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as in doubling
to lay one part over or against another part of
fold the blanket so that it will fit inside the trunk
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as in flopping
to be unsuccessful
the business folded after just two months
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Recent Examples of folding
New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
Malott’s grandfather had always kept a beat-up old oak bi-folding table behind the counter.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
The spatial geomagnetic sensing is achieved with a folding, extendable robotic arm that carries the Hidonix Acquisition Module, which includes the HEC (Hidonix Embedded Computer from Nvidia) that runs proprietary firmware designed for precise geomagnetic signal acquisition.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The first few generations of those devices had subpar cameras compared to standard, non-folding phones and a visible crease running down the middle, among other shortcomings.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Samsung has equipped the TriFold with 45-watt wired and 15-watt wireless charging, while Vivo’s non-folding X300 Pro, for example, reaches 90 watts wired and 40 watts wirelessly, and has a larger battery to boot.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
With its shorter, non-folding collar, a mock neck gives you that same cozy feel as a turtleneck — without bunching or folding over.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
According to data from market research firm IDC, the average selling price of folding phones is nearly three times higher than that of normal smartphones — roughly $1,218 vs. $421 for non-folding phones.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
Nissan advises owners to avoid attaching anything to the key fob and to use the key in the non-folding position.
—Laura Sky Brown, Car and Driver, 28 Feb. 2023
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
In addition to their practicality, folding bookshelves are also available in various styles and materials.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
What Black child in the 44105 of Ohio has kids from the neighborhood gather, put out folding chairs, put a needle on a record to play, walk out and do a magic trick and a joke, and then interview Junior from down the street?
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
There's growing hope that Sacramento could once again host a WNBA team, like the former Sacramento Monarchs, who won a championship before folding in 2009.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Mike Thompson, a Democratic congressman among the officials leading the town hall, shook his head as Eric Jones stood up from a folding chair in the audience to introduce himself.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Attendees can bring folding chairs, but must sit away from walkways.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
But instead of folding, like other companies did, OnlyFans sold to Radvinsky, who became the majority owner of the company.
—Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Boxes including pineapples and broccoli lined folding tables along the airport's main drive.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The three units feature the same folding action and design, but certain specs vary.
—New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
Malott’s grandfather had always kept a beat-up old oak bi-folding table behind the counter.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
The spatial geomagnetic sensing is achieved with a folding, extendable robotic arm that carries the Hidonix Acquisition Module, which includes the HEC (Hidonix Embedded Computer from Nvidia) that runs proprietary firmware designed for precise geomagnetic signal acquisition.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The first few generations of those devices had subpar cameras compared to standard, non-folding phones and a visible crease running down the middle, among other shortcomings.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Samsung has equipped the TriFold with 45-watt wired and 15-watt wireless charging, while Vivo’s non-folding X300 Pro, for example, reaches 90 watts wired and 40 watts wirelessly, and has a larger battery to boot.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
With its shorter, non-folding collar, a mock neck gives you that same cozy feel as a turtleneck — without bunching or folding over.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
According to data from market research firm IDC, the average selling price of folding phones is nearly three times higher than that of normal smartphones — roughly $1,218 vs. $421 for non-folding phones.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
Nissan advises owners to avoid attaching anything to the key fob and to use the key in the non-folding position.
—Laura Sky Brown, Car and Driver, 28 Feb. 2023
Verb
Mindless chores like folding laundry or washing dishes are great for this.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
In addition to their practicality, folding bookshelves are also available in various styles and materials.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
What Black child in the 44105 of Ohio has kids from the neighborhood gather, put out folding chairs, put a needle on a record to play, walk out and do a magic trick and a joke, and then interview Junior from down the street?
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
There's growing hope that Sacramento could once again host a WNBA team, like the former Sacramento Monarchs, who won a championship before folding in 2009.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Mike Thompson, a Democratic congressman among the officials leading the town hall, shook his head as Eric Jones stood up from a folding chair in the audience to introduce himself.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Attendees can bring folding chairs, but must sit away from walkways.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
But instead of folding, like other companies did, OnlyFans sold to Radvinsky, who became the majority owner of the company.
—Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Boxes including pineapples and broccoli lined folding tables along the airport's main drive.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folding
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This year's game features a new gameplay mode called Double Protein Power Hour, which will occur once a day, doubling the number of prizes compared to regular gameplay hours.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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The statue is illuminated at night, doubling as a navigational aid for sailors.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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Girlfriend scales the diaristic, bric-a-brac charm of Janky Star into a high-drama pop monument to trying, flopping, and trying even harder next time.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
20 Mar. 2026
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Cutting stems back by one-third their height will help plants resist flopping under the weight of the flowers.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2026
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The team had the best record in the major leagues as recently as June 13 of last season before collapsing and missing the postseason — a collapse that still stings for fans.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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The beach patrol headquarters is in danger of collapsing and will be demolished this weekend.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The state graded the campus an F for three consecutive years, meaning two more failing grades could trigger an intervention.—
Noah Alcala Bach,
San Antonio Express-News,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Be missing for weeks, nobody can find them.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Raynaud has started 48 games with Domantas Sabonis missing most of the season due to injuries.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the poor quarters of New Delhi, households struggling to pay for gas fired up chulhas, old-school wood-burning stoves, and hoped their tinder supplies held.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lillibridge says the prices are piling onto an already struggling industry.—
Lana Zak,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Folding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folding. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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