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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
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Samsung's folding phones are the market leaders for now.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
Sales of electric cars in Africa rose nearly six-fold between 2023 and 2025, according to the International Energy Agency.
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Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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Verb
Instead of giving the customer his winning ticket receipt, necessary for obtaining the money, Hall folded up the ticket and placed it in the left pocket of her uniform vest, the affidavit says.
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Samsung's folding phones are the market leaders for now.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
Noun
Taking a minute each week—or, ideally, after each load—to wipe down the gasket folds helps prevent buildup, keeps the machine smelling fresh, and helps maintain your washer's performance.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
Sales of electric cars in Africa rose nearly six-fold between 2023 and 2025, according to the International Energy Agency.
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Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fold
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Among the 10 biggest AI supply chain companies by market cap, the report found that other than battery giant CATL , the nine other names had all at least doubled in the 12 months as of May.
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Jakob Marsee doubled to begin the inning, advanced to third on Griffin Conine’s groundout and scored on Sanoja’s single.
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This one kinda flopped Stateside but was pretty big around the world.
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The record flopped — but their next, Sounds of Silence, fared better, thanks to their sumptuous harmonies and Garfunkel’s hauntingly emotive voice.
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If you’re all set on shades, why not try a new belt from Madewell, some gold hoops from Jenny Bird, or a multi-pack of Polo Ralph Lauren tube socks?
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Use this 4-pack of meal prep containers for storing leftovers, freshly washed fruits and veggies, or meals prepped in advance.
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When AllHere collapsed in mid-2024, the district — with Carvalho’s support — launched an internal review.
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At least 383 buildings and over 1,000 other structures had collapsed or were heavily affected, and officials were still assessing the damage.
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The culmination of the event saw people filtering into the shore to create a circle of colorful surfboards dotted with flowers to toss into the ocean to honor ancestors, invoke healing and celebrate the relationship between Black people and the ocean.
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But even as his social circle broadened, there was perhaps no one more influential on Greenspan than Ayn Rand.
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The biggest transaction of his tenure occurred when Shohei Ohtani left the Angels after six seasons for the Dodgers in late 2023, the Angels failing to trade Ohtani for prospects before Ohtani became a free agent.
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Twice already, in November of 2025 and February of this year, the seven states involved in re-negotiating water rights and use along with the 100-year old treaty kicked the can down the road and failed to come to an agreement on water sharing.
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At the end of the first half of this double episode, Elizabeth Gaines (Linda Purl), advisor to the Vice President, is shot by sniper Tom Walker (Chris Chalk), Brody's fellow POW—and the VP and a bunch of other important people are put in a bunker along with Brody, who plans to blow them all up.
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Her must-have product out of the bunch is this plumping and firming serum.
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In addition, composters are struggling with the amount of plastic and other debris that people and businesses put in the food waste bins.
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Cristiano Ronaldo looks to be in top form after struggling in his World Cup opener, scoring two goals already today.
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“Fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fold. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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