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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
Anne Enright, New Yorker, 27 July 2025
Miuccia Prada's Miu Miu offers boots with a narrow, yet slouchy silhouette and a vintage buckle, while Japanese brand Onitsuka Tiger extends the shaft a little more and lets the boot material fold down the leg.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 27 July 2025
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
According to the American Legion, the origins of the triangular fold are unknown, but some sources attribute it to the Gold Star Mothers of America, or a chaplain stationed at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 14 June 2025
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Verb
Ivor fetched the bags and set them in the front room, where the sofa beds had already been folded out and dressed.
—Anne Enright, New Yorker, 27 July 2025
Miuccia Prada's Miu Miu offers boots with a narrow, yet slouchy silhouette and a vintage buckle, while Japanese brand Onitsuka Tiger extends the shaft a little more and lets the boot material fold down the leg.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 27 July 2025
Noun
The first two kittens on screen have an intense gray fur, typical of Scottish folds, as the poster confirms in the comments.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
According to the American Legion, the origins of the triangular fold are unknown, but some sources attribute it to the Gold Star Mothers of America, or a chaplain stationed at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fold
Verb
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The Senate budget would double the state's investment in its incentive program to build more power plants to dispatch electricity throughout Texas.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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In some counties, staff have doubled the incentive for families to shop locally by securing corporate sponsors.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
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The analysis does point out some elements of the arrangement that could prove to be problematic for San Diego taxpayers if the project flops.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 July 2025
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Lastly, the charge port for the gearbox is on the end of a wire that just flops around in an annoying and unsightly fashion.—
Eric Bangeman,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The research also analyzed what differentiates disruptive leaders from the rest of the pack.—
Jim DeLoach,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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When not needed, this section folds away neatly in the front of the pack.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The episode ended with a deep-fake public service announcement that showed Trump walking through the desert, taking off his clothes and collapsing nude in the sand.—
Christine Ricciardi,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Burrell, 55, was found collapsed on her shower floor in her Brooklyn apartment at about 1 a.m. on June 17.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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For the grand finale, singer, songwriter and actor Anthony Hamilton turned the dial down a few notches with a seemingly endless medley of southern R&B fitting for the festival's sophisticated, older crowd.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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No Me Quiero Ir De Aqui with a show-stopping performance and two special guests: rising star Young Miko and salsa legend Gilberto Santa Rosa both came out to a roaring crowd and joined Benito onstage for a pair of songs.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
26 July 2025
Verb
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In 2022, Lenn Catley's heart began to fail because of amyloidosis, a buildup of proteins from his liver that attacked his heart.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Edwards alleges in her lawsuit that Sono Bello’s medical staff failed to recognize and respond to early signs of trouble.—
Fred Schulte,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The episode sees Miranda Hobbes' friend Jeremy Fields (Stephen Barker Turner) visiting from London and quickly falling in love with her interior designer (Carrie Preston), with the show's central circle of friends later attending the surprising new couple's wedding.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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In the aftermath, the mother was angry for a week, accusing him of undermining her authority and embarrassing her in front of their social circle.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
Verb
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The party of the president usually struggles in a midterm election like next year's race to replace Peters.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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But AmeriCorps officials have struggled in recent years to provide financial information to auditors and have acknowledged the need for reforms.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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“Fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fold. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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