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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 Templeton, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the federal agency that coordinates and monitors grants for support programs, and provides training and data analysis, is facing a cut of over a billion dollars, and will also be folded into the new subdivision.
—Jan Hoffman, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Megan Feringa, New York Times, 8 May 2025
The administration recently announced plans to spend $45 billion more on immigration detention over the next two years, expanding the cost six fold.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Verb
On a wall, an installation features hanji, a handmade traditional Korean paper, folded into shirts and collars — with a real shirt from the brand hidden among them.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the federal agency that coordinates and monitors grants for support programs, and provides training and data analysis, is facing a cut of over a billion dollars, and will also be folded into the new subdivision.
—Jan Hoffman, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Noun
But while Karen was brought straight into the first-team fold, Sara was loaned back to her former club for the season.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 8 May 2025
The administration recently announced plans to spend $45 billion more on immigration detention over the next two years, expanding the cost six fold.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fold
Verb
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San Diego sits in third in the Western Conference and has doubled Sporting KC’s point total (12 — 3-8-3 record) through 14 games played so far.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
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And the common belief is that even after California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled plans last year to double the state’s cap for the film and TV tax incentive from $330 million to $750 million a year, this bucket will be quickly depleted.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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So Oettinger, out of sheer desperation, flopped to his right, awkwardly because his right foot sort of got caught under him, and swatted the puck down with two hands.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Last night’s after-party offered an inclusive and welcoming environment, where folks flopped on an array of comfy sofas to take a break from dancing. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The other three conference finalists — Eagles, Chiefs and Commanders — had schedules that ranked in the middle of the pack.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The United States leads the pack, largely thanks to its investment firepower.—
Sylvain Duranton,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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This is often not helped when an investment collapses or defaults, and commentators online and other advisory companies increase client doubts.—
Adam Fayed,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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After his 4-foot putt went in during the one-hole playoff against Justin Rose, McIlroy threw his golf club in the air and collapsed to the ground.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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Daniel: Of course, this year, the passing of Pope Francis has brought additional crowds of pilgrims and mourners.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
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With the nondescript Marlins in town, the Cubs still drew a crowd of 38,083 on Tuesday night, and the fans were treated to a 5-4 walk-off victory.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Over the years, he’s placed a total of 48 tracks somewhere on the list, meaning nearly all of them have become top 10 smashes, with only a handful failing to rise into that uppermost region.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Earlier this year, after failing to meet its own October deadline for the rebate’s relaunch, the government passed a measure allowing producers to claim expenses accrued in the final months of 2024 and the start of 2025.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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That belief anchors her Wealth Mandala, a Sanskrit word for circle.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Yet there has been little sign of that pressure, despite fears in Israeli circles that Trump’s actions before and during his Middle East trip — which skipped Israel, saw Trump broker a deal with Yemen’s Houthis and lift sanctions on Syria without Israeli input — was a snub to Netanyahu.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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Rob Crossan January 17, 2025 Marketed as a luxury tourist destination, the Maldives struggles with the legacy of an authoritarian government and the existential threat of climate change.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
23 May 2025
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That built him a three-shot lead entering Sunday's final round. Midway through his final 18, Scheffler was struggling.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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“Fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fold. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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