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as in collapses
to be unsuccessful
the business folded after just two months
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as in circles
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
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
The new rendition also folds in lush strings that help tie it to the album’s symphonic approach.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Consider Multiple Functions To maximize versatility, a Murphy bed that folds into a wall cabinet or desk is ideal.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Then that steering column folds forward at the hinge, and the saddle does a 180.
—New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
Brackett also folds multi-purpose activities into her life, like going to get massages or taking walks.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The blanket can be used on a comfortable surface like a couch, folds neatly for storage or travel, and provides a versatile at-home sauna experience without taking up a dedicated space.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
The collection also introduces standout accessories, including the Tiger Tote, crafted from canvas that fuses graffiti and floral prints, and the Karate Bag, distinguished by its supple leather construction that folds gracefully into a sculptural form.
—Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
In slow movements, each gunmetal gray robot grabs a towel by its corners, flattens it out, folds it twice, and deposits it into the basket.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
Determined to stitch together an integrated HBO Stephen King–verse, Welcome to Derry folds in a young Dick Hallorann (Chris Chalk), the Overlook’s telepathic cook from The Shining, and even name-checks Shawshank Prison as part of its expanding mythology.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
And Hermès is ready to take that styling into its folds, with Wales Bonner’s first collection for the brand making its debut in January 2027.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
Scrub with the cloth or a toothbrush, getting into any folds and crevices.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Intertrigo typically occurs in areas with skin folds, such as the armpit region.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Its plumpness was waning, its folds disappearing.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Decoding the body’s folds The team used advanced EpiSwitch® 3D Genomics technology from Oxford BioDynamics to study how DNA folds within cells, a process that affects which genes turn on or off.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Somehow, the way paper folds and the way particles collide produce the same geometric shape.
—Kevin Hartnett, Quanta Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
The portside terrace also folds out.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
The new rendition also folds in lush strings that help tie it to the album’s symphonic approach.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Consider Multiple Functions To maximize versatility, a Murphy bed that folds into a wall cabinet or desk is ideal.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Then that steering column folds forward at the hinge, and the saddle does a 180.
—New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
Brackett also folds multi-purpose activities into her life, like going to get massages or taking walks.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The blanket can be used on a comfortable surface like a couch, folds neatly for storage or travel, and provides a versatile at-home sauna experience without taking up a dedicated space.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
The collection also introduces standout accessories, including the Tiger Tote, crafted from canvas that fuses graffiti and floral prints, and the Karate Bag, distinguished by its supple leather construction that folds gracefully into a sculptural form.
—Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
In slow movements, each gunmetal gray robot grabs a towel by its corners, flattens it out, folds it twice, and deposits it into the basket.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
This is an open grid to hold the food that folds shut to form a basket.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
Determined to stitch together an integrated HBO Stephen King–verse, Welcome to Derry folds in a young Dick Hallorann (Chris Chalk), the Overlook’s telepathic cook from The Shining, and even name-checks Shawshank Prison as part of its expanding mythology.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
And Hermès is ready to take that styling into its folds, with Wales Bonner’s first collection for the brand making its debut in January 2027.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
Scrub with the cloth or a toothbrush, getting into any folds and crevices.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Intertrigo typically occurs in areas with skin folds, such as the armpit region.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Its plumpness was waning, its folds disappearing.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Decoding the body’s folds The team used advanced EpiSwitch® 3D Genomics technology from Oxford BioDynamics to study how DNA folds within cells, a process that affects which genes turn on or off.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Somehow, the way paper folds and the way particles collide produce the same geometric shape.
—Kevin Hartnett, Quanta Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folds
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Building on its predecessor H2, the system nearly doubles the qubit count and moves further into the quantum advantage regime.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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When Marissa runs through her house, frantically searching for Milo, the scene doubles as a tour of the Irvines’ palatial lakefront home as captured by directors Minkie Spiro and Kate Dennis.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Doing something that is sold as socially progressive, but ends up benefiting big-money donors, and then wrapping it up in so much regulation and taxation that the policy collapses under its own weight—how dysfunctionally California is that?—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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Trump seems to imagine a hierarchical system dominated by a single capo whose removal collapses the organization—a model rooted in the 1980s.—
Javier Corrales,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
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What's really behind the baby bust The reasons Americans choose not to have children are hotly debated in academic circles, with many attributing America’s baby bust to shifting priorities and societal norms.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ankle circles Sit or stand and slowly draw large circles with your foot, moving from your ankle joint rather than your toes.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Fortunately for shareholders, the stock grants come with a feature similar to equity options that somewhat reduces Musk’s payday, especially in a case like the one above where the plan flops.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Nov. 2025
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Amina blows her mom a kiss and then flops down in her crib, pretending to be asleep.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The CFOs surveyed, however, tend to focus on tactical tasks, such as diligence packs, audit-ready financials.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Automotive battery makers are developing packs capable of over 800 kilometers per charge, with higher power density and reduced weight.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The state’s latest energy plan fails to recognize and remedy this and portends a bleak, costly energy future, not to mention more pollution and higher health care costs.—
Anshul Gupta,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Holly added that any topic related to her wedding never fails to bring tears to her father's eyes.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Haunted by her own traumas and hidden scars, Kitts struggles to piece together the clues and separate Raevyn’s madness from an even more troubling reality.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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The chain’s anniversary comes as the restaurant industry struggles with declining traffic.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
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Indeed, this tragedy reflects the deep strain being felt in countless communities across our nation.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Upper Lake & Covelo Ranger DistrictsNorthshore Reforestation and Bartlett Springs pile burning located northeast of North Shore communities Nice, Lucerne and Clearlake Oaks in Lake County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Folds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folds. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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