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

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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
As petrified parents filed into the warehouse-like church nestled in a strip mall and took seats on folding chairs, Michelle noticed a woman near the front, sitting alone. — Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026 L’Oréal’s acquisition of Kering Beauté, which closed on March 31, folded the House of Creed, along with the 50-year licenses of Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga fragrance and beauty, into its luxe portfolio. — Ella Graveney, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
Once that’s done, a separate tool populates that shape with a specific sequence of amino acids that can ensure the protein folds into the appropriate configuration to match the shape. — ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026 The restaurant group behind Husk opened a second location in Nashville in 2013, and though Brock left its fold officially in 2019, Music City has been his home for 13 years. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 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
  • The pattern repeats in healthcare, parks and botanical collections, where sensory planting doubles as therapy and education.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Gustafson highlighted September reporting by ProPublica that found deaths from ectopic pregnancies had nearly doubled nationwide between 2020 and 2025, compared with the previous six years.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of double
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  • One day after being retroactively fined for flopping on a play against Utah, forward Ziaire Williams was whistled for the violation again during the fourth quarter Tuesday.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Because the flopping infraction carries no suspension, George remains fully cleared to suit up Friday when Boston hosts his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of flop
Noun
  • With three nominations, Genesis Owusu leads the pack heading into triple J’s 2026 J Awards, while Ecca Vandal, Julia Jacklin and Miss Kaninna are among the two-time nominees.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Priced at $20 for packs of 10, the drinks come in single-serving powder sachets that are meant to be dissolved with hot water and can be served iced and/or with a choice of milk.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of pack
Verb
  • Scientists previously believed that flexible connectors caused structures to collapse into disorder.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • That contributed to a crazy final quarter that featured 10 drives, six total touchdowns and three touchdown passes from Cutforth to drag the Broncos away from one of the worst collapses in recent Boise State history.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of collapse
Noun
  • Still, the very idea of such a thing freezes my brain, locking it into a mental feedback loop that’s the equivalent of running around in a tight circle flapping my arms wildly and screaming.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The plan reflects growing recognition within defense planning circles that a future conflict could affect not only battlefields overseas but also the infrastructure and industrial networks supporting military operations at home.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of circle
Verb
  • Resolution allows regulators to transfer a failing bank's deposits to other institutions before liquidating its remaining assets.
    — EMILIO SANABRIA, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • If power fails or core temperatures rise, the system shuts down and the liquid fuel salt drains by gravity into passive dump tanks without operator action.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of fail
Noun
  • Oppenheim and Fielder will rake in box-office millions and collect a bunch of prestigious awards, including a possible Oscar.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • But our hands are full right now with a whole bunch of different things.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of bunch
Verb
  • But even when Antetokounmpo was on the court in the second half, the Heat struggled.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The high prices are adding to pain for cattle ranchers in western states, who were already struggling with persistent drought.
    — Anna King, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
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