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as in to flop
to be unsuccessful
the business folded after just two months
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as in pack
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
ready to welcome their old Liberal friend back into the fold
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Recent Examples of fold
Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2025
Studio Merger’s Timing, 20th TV’s Hot Run & Third-Party Business
DEADLINE: Why was the decision made to fold ABC Signature into 20th Television after years of speculation, and why last fall?
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 May 2025
Ed Wallace, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
My favorites tend to possess a large brim that falls in gentle folds around my face, covering my now shorter and remorselessly thinning hair and quite sensitively shadowing the varied assaults of time on my complexion.
—Judith Viorst, Allure, 1 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The brand’s travel-sized hair dryer offers the same quick-smoothing abilities in a compact size that folds even smaller for packing.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2025
Studio Merger’s Timing, 20th TV’s Hot Run & Third-Party Business
DEADLINE: Why was the decision made to fold ABC Signature into 20th Television after years of speculation, and why last fall?
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 May 2025
Noun
Most important, Childs spoke as an architectural educator bringing skeptics into his fold by explaining the beauty as well as the functionality and the compatibility of his design with the New York skyline and the formerly underappreciated crossroads.
—Ed Wallace, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
My favorites tend to possess a large brim that falls in gentle folds around my face, covering my now shorter and remorselessly thinning hair and quite sensitively shadowing the varied assaults of time on my complexion.
—Judith Viorst, Allure, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fold
Verb
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San Diego sits in third in the Western Conference and has doubled Sporting KC’s point total (12 — 3-8-3 record) through 14 games played so far.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
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And the common belief is that even after California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled plans last year to double the state’s cap for the film and TV tax incentive from $330 million to $750 million a year, this bucket will be quickly depleted.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
Verb
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So Oettinger, out of sheer desperation, flopped to his right, awkwardly because his right foot sort of got caught under him, and swatted the puck down with two hands.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Last night’s after-party offered an inclusive and welcoming environment, where folks flopped on an array of comfy sofas to take a break from dancing. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The other three conference finalists — Eagles, Chiefs and Commanders — had schedules that ranked in the middle of the pack.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The United States leads the pack, largely thanks to its investment firepower.—
Sylvain Duranton,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
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This is often not helped when an investment collapses or defaults, and commentators online and other advisory companies increase client doubts.—
Adam Fayed,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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After his 4-foot putt went in during the one-hole playoff against Justin Rose, McIlroy threw his golf club in the air and collapsed to the ground.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Come for the seafood and stay for the weekend live music and waterfront views that draw a loyal, unpretentious crowd.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
15 May 2025
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Daniel: Of course, this year, the passing of Pope Francis has brought additional crowds of pilgrims and mourners.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Over the years, he’s placed a total of 48 tracks somewhere on the list, meaning nearly all of them have become top 10 smashes, with only a handful failing to rise into that uppermost region.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Earlier this year, after failing to meet its own October deadline for the rebate’s relaunch, the government passed a measure allowing producers to claim expenses accrued in the final months of 2024 and the start of 2025.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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Only time—and maybe another sister circle—will tell.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
18 May 2025
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That belief anchors her Wealth Mandala, a Sanskrit word for circle.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Verb
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By the time Bush left office, major banks and investment banks were struggling to stay alive, and that was just the ones that didn’t die in 2008.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki has struggled with his command in his stateside debut.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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“Fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fold. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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