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as in collapses
to be unsuccessful
the business folded after just two months
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as in packs
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
ready to welcome their old Liberal friend back into the fold
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Recent Examples of folds
Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
The durable Oxford cloth fabric resists wear and weather, while the frame folds into a surprisingly compact shape for its size.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
But Jarmusch folds everything into the mix with an invisible hand.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
During the day, the bed folds up via a split-hinge design that allows the foot section to lift clean to the ceiling and the midsection to fold back vertically against the alcove that houses the head of the mattress.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
Fargian then folds bread crumbs and herbs (parsley and cilantro) into the kafta, mixing it again, with his hands.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
Hope scrawls a single word on the paper and folds it up.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
This one is weather-resistant, folds up for easy storage and comes in 14 different colors.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
The new restructuring folds the entire AI organization into MSL, with four new groups focused on research, training, products, and infrastructure, all part of a bid for speed.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
When moved rearward, the driver-side mattress folds and the front part of the bed base telescopes inside the larger rear section so the dinette can be expanded and used comfortably up front.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
One story, or memory, leads to another as the novel telescopes and folds in on itself.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Sporting an unmistakable dark mane and unique folds of skin along their bellies, Asiatic lions are slightly smaller than their African cousins.
—Aishwarya S. Iyer, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Unfurling like a green amphitheater, Batad’s 2,000-year-old rice terraces rise in perfect symmetry—carved into the steep folds of the Cordillera mountains.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Ticks are small, blood-sucking parasites that latch onto humans and animals, often hiding in skin folds, hairlines or even eyelashes.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
An employee folds towel at a Manhattan retail store on July 15, 2025 in New York City.
—Courtney Reagan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
While mouse embryos adhere to the uterine surface and are enveloped as the uterus folds around them, human embryos penetrate the tissue fully and grow radially from the inside out.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
Táparo, a 31-year-old from the Santa Catarina region of Brazil, is an early pioneer of Italian brainrot music, a burgeoning macro-genre that folds the cast of characters into songs for every possible vibe.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
The durable Oxford cloth fabric resists wear and weather, while the frame folds into a surprisingly compact shape for its size.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
But Jarmusch folds everything into the mix with an invisible hand.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
During the day, the bed folds up via a split-hinge design that allows the foot section to lift clean to the ceiling and the midsection to fold back vertically against the alcove that houses the head of the mattress.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
Fargian then folds bread crumbs and herbs (parsley and cilantro) into the kafta, mixing it again, with his hands.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
Hope scrawls a single word on the paper and folds it up.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
This one is weather-resistant, folds up for easy storage and comes in 14 different colors.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
The new restructuring folds the entire AI organization into MSL, with four new groups focused on research, training, products, and infrastructure, all part of a bid for speed.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
Particularly noticeable is Cavagnari’s eye for mixing midcentury modern furnishings, vintage lighting from Morocco, and older pieces that carry a story with them, such as a portable writing desk and a chair that folds into its own leather steamer trunk.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
When moved rearward, the driver-side mattress folds and the front part of the bed base telescopes inside the larger rear section so the dinette can be expanded and used comfortably up front.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
One story, or memory, leads to another as the novel telescopes and folds in on itself.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Sporting an unmistakable dark mane and unique folds of skin along their bellies, Asiatic lions are slightly smaller than their African cousins.
—Aishwarya S. Iyer, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Unfurling like a green amphitheater, Batad’s 2,000-year-old rice terraces rise in perfect symmetry—carved into the steep folds of the Cordillera mountains.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Ticks are small, blood-sucking parasites that latch onto humans and animals, often hiding in skin folds, hairlines or even eyelashes.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
An employee folds towel at a Manhattan retail store on July 15, 2025 in New York City.
—Courtney Reagan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
While mouse embryos adhere to the uterine surface and are enveloped as the uterus folds around them, human embryos penetrate the tissue fully and grow radially from the inside out.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folds
Verb
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Bichette is leading all of baseball in hits and doubles this season.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Emergence, a steel sculpture that doubles as a time capsule for the city, was re-installed at the Green Street Grove after a brief vacation from the public eye.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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On recovery, the fan collapses just as quickly, reducing drag.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Just moments later, the robot slips on a carpet and collapses to the ground, only to spring back upright in less than a second.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To keep auditors happy without grinding delivery to a halt, generate evidence packs straight from your PLM and CI/CD pipelines.—
Ranganath Taware,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Two people were suspected of stealing packs of alcohol.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even when synchronization works technically, legal enforceability often fails.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Democratic Party is in shambles because it has become consumed by leadership that wants to have cerebral debates over abstract concepts, and the Republican Party brand, vis-à-vis its own leadership, fails to appeal to greater masses because of its fascination with uninformed arrogance.—
Fabian Naranjo Gonzalez,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In a sign of Kirk’s influence in Republican circles, Vice President JD Vance accompanied Kirk’s family and coffin aboard Air Force Two on the trip back to their home in Arizona.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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But with prices consistently uncompetitive, demand scant, and government incentives in the US and elsewhere drying up, there’s a growing perception in energy circles that the hydrogen bubble has burst.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In recent decades, as China has laid down vast networks of high-speed rail and thrown up shimmering cities, Americans have developed a deepening sense that their own country struggles to get things done.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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He was sacked six times by a team that struggles to put pressure on opposing quarterbacks.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As lieutenant governor, Duncan backed policies expanding healthcare in rural communities and helped pass the state’s first hate crimes law.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Each year, millions of tons of red mud accumulate worldwide, threatening communities with river contamination and storage disasters.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Grand Teton National Park shines in the fall with golden aspens, dramatic peaks, and a break from summer crowds.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Lebanese restaurant was a hit in the neighborhood from the outset and was perpetually packed, with crowds of people waiting for a table.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Folds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folds. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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