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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
Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Knitted garments are best stored folded to prevent stretching.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Yonatan Morse, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
The Archewell Foundation formally launched in late 2020, establishing the philanthropic pillar of their new life outside the royal fold.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Acosta ultimately decided to fold his donation into his current endowment funding that supports travel for any college of pharmacy PhD student, having already donated half of his pledge and unsure if and when his diversity focused scholarship would be considered.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Knitted garments are best stored folded to prevent stretching.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
Biya has also faced growing opposition from the the wing of his coalition representing the Bamileké, an important ethnic group that has largely remained within the ruling fold.
—Yonatan Morse, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
The Archewell Foundation formally launched in late 2020, establishing the philanthropic pillar of their new life outside the royal fold.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fold
Verb
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Amazon has a wealth of winter wreaths available for less than $50, including this 22-inch option that doubles as both holiday and winter decor.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Turkish cotton towels double as lightweight blankets, ideal for an extra layer on a chilly plane or to stay cozy in your hotel room.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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The free-agent signing of Nate Davis flopped.—
Kevin Fishbain,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Early experiments, like the Humane AI pin, have flopped due to high prices and poor performance.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Poo-Pourri Pocket Toilet Spray 3-pack Last spring, my in-laws rented a passenger van and took us on a family trip, with all of us staying in the same Airbnb.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Neila Roa, carrying her 5-month-old baby, sells packs of cigarettes to passersby, having to monitor daily fluctuations in currency to adjust the price.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The activity periodically forms a dome over the main vent, which eventually collapses, causing an eruption.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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McDearmond knew without Hannah's help, the criminal case against Brian would likely collapse.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The essay sparked public discussion — and some backlash — including social media reactions from Meghan Trainor and Matthew Koma, Hilary Duff’s husband, both of whom are alleged to have been part of the same circle.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Mercer gave the Devils a 1-0 lead midway through the first period on their first shot on goal of the game, a one-timer from the inside edge of the right circle off a pass from Nico Hischier from behind the goal line.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If the settlement failed to cover the amount owed, some funders went after the women for the remainder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Owner Mark Davis has failed for years to find answers, and this time around, Tom Brady appears to be taking control of the rebuild.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Levi’s Faux Leather Bomber Jacket This faux leather bomber jacket is my personal favorite of the whole bunch.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Diving deeper, a bunch of biomarkers that shift during pregnancy may also take longer than a fourth trimester to level back out.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
15 Jan. 2026
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His strength on defense was particularly impressive for a freshman, as TCU big men Xavier Edmonds and David Punch struggled to create good looks inside the lane thanks in large part to the defense of Peat.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Jan. 2026
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Players throughout the Heat’s rotation struggled to make shots.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fold. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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