as in brochures
a short printed publication with no cover or with a paper cover
a folder offering tips for heating one's home efficiently
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Recent Examples of folders
Find files without digging through folders One of the most practical uses is asking Claude to locate files on the computer, such as screenshots, PDFs, notes, decks, receipts, spreadsheets, or templates.
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
However, moments after the apology, Navarro used yellow file folders to conceal the silver handcuffs that corrections officers placed on her wrists.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The undertaking was announced in a new project called Maison Margiela/folders, which makes all the imagery and research typically accessible only by press and employees, available to all.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Notably, the Teams plan is the only one that allows for more than two collaborators and folders.
—Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
The emails Handala posted are curated and are arranged into folders last modified on May 21, 2025.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Those unlucky enough to not have a real fan, like all the publicists on the carpet, were using their folders and papers to fan themselves instead—but nothing seemed to really break the heat.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
Beginning January 21, an internal bug labeled CW1226324 caused Copilot to read and summarize emails stored in Sent Items and Drafts folders.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Use filing cabinets or folders for paperwork, and try inserts and organizers to maintain structure in your kitchen drawers, desks and dressers.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
However, moments after the apology, Navarro used yellow file folders to conceal the silver handcuffs that corrections officers placed on her wrists.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The undertaking was announced in a new project called Maison Margiela/folders, which makes all the imagery and research typically accessible only by press and employees, available to all.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Notably, the Teams plan is the only one that allows for more than two collaborators and folders.
—Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
The emails Handala posted are curated and are arranged into folders last modified on May 21, 2025.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Those unlucky enough to not have a real fan, like all the publicists on the carpet, were using their folders and papers to fan themselves instead—but nothing seemed to really break the heat.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
Beginning January 21, an internal bug labeled CW1226324 caused Copilot to read and summarize emails stored in Sent Items and Drafts folders.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Use filing cabinets or folders for paperwork, and try inserts and organizers to maintain structure in your kitchen drawers, desks and dressers.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folders
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All of the documentation—maps, resort brochures, etc—is in English and Chinese, and while the team might not be fluent in the English language, there’s little a bit of Google Translate can’t fix.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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By 1928, the company was producing travel brochures; replicas of the artwork now decorate the walls of American Express Tower offices.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Starting in April, the most vulnerable populations, such as children and older adults, could be most affected because the government plans to cut or eliminate the few subsidized food items that were sold in stores through the ration booklets.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated April 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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The vests carry necessary equipment like information booklets and Narcan.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Every time the bombs fell too close or the leaflets rained down warning my family to flee, the only way she could be moved was on a donkey.—
Irus Braverman,
The Conversation,
27 Apr. 2026
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There were ample complimentary and colorful reusable bags to fill with items such as lip balm, back scratchers, reusable water bottles, informational leaflets and snacks, plus candy and fruit.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The good news for flyers is there's virtually no risk of catching the virus during a plane trip, but for those who are still concerned, some basic precautions can reduce that small risk even more.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Her father posted flyers with a photo of Kristin, who was tall and blonde, throughout town.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Fascist propaganda in Italy did the same, with the regime’s ideas spreading through newspapers, pamphlets, and broadcast-ing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Keep in mind that despite the significance of the date of July 4, 1776, royalists and republicans had been arguing in print, pamphlets, taverns and on town greens long before 1776.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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