FOLD Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

fold 1 of 2

verb

Definition of fold

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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as in to flop

to be unsuccessful the business folded after just two months

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fold

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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

Fresh meat was not always easy to come by, so locals folded Spam into everyday cooking. — USA Today, 10 July 2026 Advertisement The nearly 70-meter-long tapestry was carefully folded before crossing the English Channel under police escort. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 July 2026

Noun

Strava has seen extraordinary growth in organised run clubs, with community groups growing several-fold as participation in organised running continues to accelerate. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Like an origami box, each fold reveals another treasure, from Mick Ronson’s moonshot guitar to the feel-good chorus. — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fold

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fold

Verb

Having one copy of the APOE4 variant may double or triple the chance of developing Alzheimer’s, while having two copies may raise risk by tenfold or more.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
The evening also doubles as a fundraising event benefiting the Giving Kitchen.

— Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of double

Noun

The new film has a 71% on RT which puts it in the middle of the pack as far as this film franchise goes.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
Concerns came to a head last summer, when the Beyem Seo pack killed 92 cows and calves in Sierra Valley, straining law enforcement and terrifying residents.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of pack

Verb

The camaraderie was evident on the ground here in La Guaira, the coastal city where quake damage was most severe, collapsing dozens of buildings.

— Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
The dogs, specially trained to detect human scent, have spent days searching for people trapped beneath the rubble of nearly 200 buildings that collapsed following the two powerful back-to-back earthquakes.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of collapse

Noun

Overall, the address was taken seriously in partisan pro-Trump media circles, while it was treated skeptically everywhere else.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
New friends bring new drama; from the glitzy beaches of Palm Beach to the private dunes of the Hamptons, the ladies expand their exclusive social circle, bringing in new hijinks, posh parties, and so much more.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 July 2026

Definition of circle

Verb

Though the team failed to advance to the knockout round, its historic run inspired an outpouring of national pride, while uniting Haitians at home and abroad.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Arredondo is charged with 10 counts of endangering students for allegedly failing to quickly respond to the May 24, 2022, shooting, in which 19 students and two teachers were killed.

— Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of fail

Noun

Add 1 small bunch collard greens, ribs and stems removed, leaves torn, and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted and bright green, about 4 minutes.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026
This four-to-five-hour World War I experience, based on the infamous Gallipoli campaign, spent a couple of months as a PC exclusive (and gardnered a bunch of Very Positive feedback).

— Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of bunch

Verb

Goldin, who also spent last season on a two-way contract with the Heat after going undrafted last year out of Michigan, struggled in Monday’s summer league loss.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Turkey struggled against the USMNT’s corners throughout the game, with multiple chances created from outswinging corners towards the penalty spot.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026

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