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as in doubling
to lay one part over or against another part of
fold the blanket so that it will fit inside the trunk
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as in flopping
to be unsuccessful
the business folded after just two months
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Recent Examples of folding
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The three units feature the same folding action and design, but certain specs vary.
—New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
Malott’s grandfather had always kept a beat-up old oak bi-folding table behind the counter.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
The spatial geomagnetic sensing is achieved with a folding, extendable robotic arm that carries the Hidonix Acquisition Module, which includes the HEC (Hidonix Embedded Computer from Nvidia) that runs proprietary firmware designed for precise geomagnetic signal acquisition.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The first few generations of those devices had subpar cameras compared to standard, non-folding phones and a visible crease running down the middle, among other shortcomings.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Samsung has equipped the TriFold with 45-watt wired and 15-watt wireless charging, while Vivo’s non-folding X300 Pro, for example, reaches 90 watts wired and 40 watts wirelessly, and has a larger battery to boot.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
With its shorter, non-folding collar, a mock neck gives you that same cozy feel as a turtleneck — without bunching or folding over.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
According to data from market research firm IDC, the average selling price of folding phones is nearly three times higher than that of normal smartphones — roughly $1,218 vs. $421 for non-folding phones.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
The video then shows the group filing through inside hallways, and grabbing items, including a folding chair.
—Joe Kottke, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Adaptive headlights, alloy wheels, panorama moon roof, power lift gate and trunk release, power folding exterior mirrors and rain-sensing windshield wipers are also standard.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Bring your folding chairs and blankets and prepare to enjoy two live bands, kids activities, community vendors, food trucks and more.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Families lined the street, toddlers perched on shoulders, teenagers off from school, retirees in folding chairs.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The Razr Fold has one of the largest batteries in a folding phone at 6,000mAh.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
The result is a weeknight-friendly meal with no need for folding and pinching.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
When folding goes wrong, the protein often fails.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Most folding bookshelves are made from lightweight materials such as wood, bamboo or metal.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The three units feature the same folding action and design, but certain specs vary.
—New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
Malott’s grandfather had always kept a beat-up old oak bi-folding table behind the counter.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
The spatial geomagnetic sensing is achieved with a folding, extendable robotic arm that carries the Hidonix Acquisition Module, which includes the HEC (Hidonix Embedded Computer from Nvidia) that runs proprietary firmware designed for precise geomagnetic signal acquisition.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The first few generations of those devices had subpar cameras compared to standard, non-folding phones and a visible crease running down the middle, among other shortcomings.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Samsung has equipped the TriFold with 45-watt wired and 15-watt wireless charging, while Vivo’s non-folding X300 Pro, for example, reaches 90 watts wired and 40 watts wirelessly, and has a larger battery to boot.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
With its shorter, non-folding collar, a mock neck gives you that same cozy feel as a turtleneck — without bunching or folding over.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
According to data from market research firm IDC, the average selling price of folding phones is nearly three times higher than that of normal smartphones — roughly $1,218 vs. $421 for non-folding phones.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
Kelly has dedicated his career to understanding what happens when the protein folding process goes wrong.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
The video then shows the group filing through inside hallways, and grabbing items, including a folding chair.
—Joe Kottke, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Adaptive headlights, alloy wheels, panorama moon roof, power lift gate and trunk release, power folding exterior mirrors and rain-sensing windshield wipers are also standard.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Bring your folding chairs and blankets and prepare to enjoy two live bands, kids activities, community vendors, food trucks and more.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Families lined the street, toddlers perched on shoulders, teenagers off from school, retirees in folding chairs.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The Razr Fold has one of the largest batteries in a folding phone at 6,000mAh.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
The result is a weeknight-friendly meal with no need for folding and pinching.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
When folding goes wrong, the protein often fails.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folding
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The new budget is $385 billion, more than doubling in 10 years.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Sewer and sanitation fees are nearly doubling for some residents between 2025 and 2029.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Suggs set the tone for the series in the opening quarter of Game 1, disrupting Pistons passes, sinking a pair of 3-pointers and belly-flopping to the floor to collect a loose basketball.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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This was inevitable after McCollum inadvertently kicked Jalen Brunson in the groin, then accused the Knicks star of flopping in Game 1; and then got into a heated spat with Jose Alvarado before sinking the game-winning jumper in Game 2.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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After collapsing on their home floor in the second half of Game 5, the Celtics squandered another chance to close out the underdog Sixers on Thursday, losing 106-93 in Game 6 at Xfinity Mobile Arena to even the series at 3-3.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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In April, two studies noted the critical current is in danger of weakening or even collapsing due to climate change, which could impact the climate and weather for hundreds of millions of people.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The state graded the campus an F for three consecutive years, meaning two more failing grades could trigger an intervention.—
Noah Alcala Bach,
San Antonio Express-News,
1 Jan. 2026
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Is an important event missing from this date?—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Storm personnel moves WR KJ Hamler (hamstring) will return to the lineup Sunday after missing two games.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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When Wagner was healthy in the first four games, Cunningham was still getting his points, but getting them inefficiently, struggling to find rhythm against Wagner’s length and discipline.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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After struggling in his first game back — which Boston won by 32 points to take a 3-1 series lead — the 2023 NBA MVP was a defining figure in Games 5, 6 and 7.—
Zack Cox,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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“Folding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folding. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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