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
Beginning January 21, an internal bug labeled CW1226324 caused Copilot to read and summarize emails stored in Sent Items and Drafts folders.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The company has developed its own internal AI agent, called Goose, that can be powered by a range of different AI models and plug-in directly to a computer to draw from its files and folders as well as access cloud storage platforms and online databases, Wired reported.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 25 Feb. 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
In addition, Maison Margiela plans to share all its folders related to the events via Dropbox, letting anyone in the world sift through detailed digital files, from the call-time for models at the Shanghai fashion show to the documentation about what’s being shipped to China for the various events.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Smart Planning Platforms Are Replacing Wedding Binders The time has passed when people used full folders and handwritten to-do lists.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Labels make filing faster and less overwhelming by clearly defining folders for important documents, bills, warranties, school papers, and household records.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Agents are sandboxed and limited to specific folders or branches, with permission required for elevated actions such as network access.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Claude Cowork is meant to be like an AI colleague, with the ability to read files, organize folders and draft documents on your behalf.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The company has developed its own internal AI agent, called Goose, that can be powered by a range of different AI models and plug-in directly to a computer to draw from its files and folders as well as access cloud storage platforms and online databases, Wired reported.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 25 Feb. 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
In addition, Maison Margiela plans to share all its folders related to the events via Dropbox, letting anyone in the world sift through detailed digital files, from the call-time for models at the Shanghai fashion show to the documentation about what’s being shipped to China for the various events.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Smart Planning Platforms Are Replacing Wedding Binders The time has passed when people used full folders and handwritten to-do lists.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Labels make filing faster and less overwhelming by clearly defining folders for important documents, bills, warranties, school papers, and household records.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Agents are sandboxed and limited to specific folders or branches, with permission required for elevated actions such as network access.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Claude Cowork is meant to be like an AI colleague, with the ability to read files, organize folders and draft documents on your behalf.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folders
Noun
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Pick up catalogs and brochures from representatives of AACC and over 100 colleges and universities.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2026
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Synchrony offers participating health care providers an array of CareCredit marketing materials free of charge, including brochures, signage, acrylic blocks and clipboards.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Inside were sermons, political tracts, and educational booklets.—
Regina E. Mason,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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Sweden and Finland updated guidance to their citizens on how to survive war last year, distributing booklets that included instructions on how to prepare for communications outages, power cuts and extreme weather.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
25 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The smaller leaflets of trees such as honey-locust, black locust, and Kentucky coffee tree can be spread on a path whole.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Coalition aircraft dropped leaflets urging Iraqi civilians and troops to rise up.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That new space can join JetBlue’s recently opened BlueHouse, the brand’s first airport lounge that’s also hoping to woo top fliers.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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For frequent flyers, these perks can easily offset annual fees, making the cards a net positive in terms of travel value.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Campaign volunteers passed out pamphlets with information about Measure V and buttons and yard signs showing support.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors walked her through several photos of one such meeting, which showed tables filled with pamphlets and stickers, pamphlets on chairs, and people sitting in a circle talking.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Folders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folders. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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