Synonyms of folded

folded

verb

past tense of fold

1

as in doubled

to lay one part over or against another part of

fold the blanket so that it will fit inside the trunk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• doubled
• overlapped
• closed
• shut
• collapsed
• overlaid
• telescoped
• overlay
• pleated
• plaited

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opened
• extended
• spread
• unfolded
• unrolled

2

as in flopped

to be unsuccessful

the business folded after just two months

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flopped
• collapsed
• failed
• struggled
• missed
• bombed
• struck out
• tanked
• came up empty
• laid an egg
• cratered
• flunked
• fell short
• foundered
• washed out
• flamed out
• came to grief
• fell flat
• slipped
• came a cropper
• died on the vine
• declined
• slumped
• crumbled
• fell on one's face
• crashed
• floundered
• skidded
• waned
• sank
• imploded
• misfired
• miscarried
• went under
• self-destructed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• delivered
• went
• succeeded
• worked out
• clicked
• went over
• cooked
• came off
• flourished
• prospered
• thrived
• won
• panned out
• prevailed
• triumphed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of folded

The Transportation Department insisted that this was all above board, claiming, among other things, that the road trip was official business and that Duffy had folded in relevant work meetings. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026

Surrounding it in the stands, fans folded into one another, arms threading over shoulders while a few hands tipped hats in the air. — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Even dentistry is folded into the wellness equation, with routine cleanings offered at the on-site clinic. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026

Gorman was there in 1979 when the WHA folded and Whalers were merged into the NHL. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

McDonald, his black Atlanta Braves baseball cap folded and laid on the witness box, frequently shifted uncomfortably during questioning about the specific activities of other people involved in the gangs. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Strawberry gelatin is spiked with rum and lime juice before Cool Whip and lime zest are folded in. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026

These specialty product distributors were folded into Home Depot's SRS business, which is the backbone of the company's push deeper into serving Pro customers. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Otherwise, upgrade your work bag with this roomy tote that fits a laptop yet can be folded into the size of a paperback book. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026