folding 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of foldingnext
as in collapsing

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verb

present participle of fold
1
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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2
as in flopping
to be unsuccessful the business folded after just two months

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Recent Examples of folding
Adjective
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
Verb
Meanwhile, Christie’s shuttered its pioneering digital art department in September, folding digital works back into its broader contemporary sales after none of its dedicated auctions broke $400,000. — Jackie Snow, IEEE Spectrum, 7 July 2026 The first shot sees Haaland sitting in a folding chair with his arms strongly crossed while wearing his red, white and blue kit. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for folding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folding
  1. failing
  2. doubling
  3. flopping
  4. collapsing
  5. missing
  6. struggling
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of failing
Verb
  • The company is doubling the size of its World Traveler lineup with the new 17RB.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 July 2026
  • In fact, the name double bass comes from the instrument’s original role of doubling the bass line (often the cello line an octave lower) in large musical ensembles.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
Definition of doubling
Verb
  • Brown has talked trash about Sixers center Joel Embiid and has accused him of flopping.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Video shows Neil flopping his blubbery body around on the street, destroying fences and cuddling with traffic cones.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of flopping
Verb
  • Elsewhere along the Black River, campers clung to collapsing structures and trees as floodwaters surged, while search crews continued looking for a woman swept away with her dogs.
    — Hallie Golden, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • At the same time, though, the league is far more reliant on a regional TV model that’s currently in the midst of collapsing.
    — John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of collapsing
Verb
  • In the early days, the page teemed with posts sharing objects found, along with heartfelt and, at times, gut-wrenching pleas for missing personal items.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Buxton rejoined the Twins on Saturday after missing the team’s previous four games with a right hip impingement.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of missing
Verb
  • Small businesses are struggling to hire, with 62% trying to fill positions but 84% unable to find qualified applicants, revealing a significant skills gap.
    — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • The country is currently struggling with unemployment of around 8%, the UN estimates, and inflation that is running at what the World Bank estimates to be more than 40%.
    — Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
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“Folding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folding. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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