fold 1 of 2

verb

Definition of foldnext
1
as in to double
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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2
as in to flop
to be unsuccessful the business folded after just two months

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fold

2 of 2

noun

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
Verb
And yet Dreamers co-founder Jim Schnorf doesn’t sound like a man ready to fold the franchise before there is a franchise. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026 Otherwise, upgrade your work bag with this roomy tote that fits a laptop yet can be folded into the size of a paperback book. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
The real toll is above the official 1,707, but probably by less than three to four fold. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Trapped moisture, particularly in the ears and skin folds, can allow yeast and bacteria to grow, potentially leading to irritation or infection. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fold
  1. double
  2. flop
  3. pack
  4. collapse
  5. circle
  6. fail
  7. bunch
  8. struggle
Verb
  • Teoscar Hernandez had a triple and double, and Tommy Edman doubled twice as the Dodgers broke out of an offensive slump in Denver.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Williams sisters, who together have won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, were supposed to team up for doubles at Wimbledon but had to withdraw before their first match because of a knee injury that Serena, 44, picked up playing Joint.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of double
Verb
  • The metaverse, an extravagant bet on a weird virtual future, flopped.
    — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Battered cars with numbers sprayed on their sides are whipping around the dirt track of the Lebanon Valley Speedway, loose fenders flopping like overgrown bangs in the swirling dust.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of flop
Noun
  • Highly versatile for work or travel, reviewers rave that the soft fabric packs beautifully without wrinkling.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Typically conducted via livestream, participants purchase the rights to a specific team or player and receive the eligible cards pulled for that team or player from a set number of packs or boxes.
    — Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of pack
Verb
  • Thousands of people on Flores camped outside collapsed homes under tarpaulin tents overnight into Monday, sleeping outside because of the danger of more aftershocks.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Parked cars were crushed when buildings collapsed during the quake.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of collapse
Noun
  • At Bolsa Chica State Beach, swimmers suffering stings to the sides of their feet and toes sat in a circle refilling their pails with hot water from a hose.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • After Nihiwatu’s launch in 2001, stays at this low-key beach retreat became a rite of passage in surfer circles.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of circle
Verb
  • The company has bucked the trend of failing casual dining restaurants.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Abshir was scheduled for a mandatory meeting with his pretrial release supervisor that day but failed to appear.
    — WCCO Staff, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of fail
Noun
  • There is a decent chance the New York Mets’ group of position players next season looks similar to this year’s bunch with some tweaks.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Rams use three tight ends and there’s a bunch of big personnel types all over the league.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of bunch
Verb
  • According to the court document, the fraud scheme started with recruiting young women who were homeless or struggling with addiction, housing or finances.
    — Adam Duxter, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Even as Brandon Marsh struggled against lefties, he was allowed to hit against tough relievers late in games.
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fold. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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