Synonyms of folds

folds 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of fold

1

as in doubles

to lay one part over or against another part of

fold the blanket so that it will fit inside the trunk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• doubles
• overlaps
• closes
• shuts
• overlays
• collapses
• overlies
• telescopes
• pleats
• plaits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opens
• extends
• spreads
• unfolds
• unrolls

2

as in collapses

to be unsuccessful

the business folded after just two months

Synonyms & Similar Words

• collapses
• flops
• fails
• struggles
• misses
• bombs
• tanks
• strikes out
• lays an egg
• falls short
• craters
• falls flat
• flames out
• comes to grief
• founders
• slips
• flunks
• comes up empty
• washes out
• declines
• comes a cropper
• crashes
• dies on the vine
• slumps
• falls on one's face
• crumbles
• flounders
• skids
• sinks
• misfires
• miscarries
• wanes
• implodes
• goes under
• self-destructs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• goes
• clicks
• succeeds
• delivers
• works out
• comes off
• goes over
• flourishes
• cooks
• thrives
• wins
• pans out
• prevails
• triumphs
• prospers

folds

2 of 2

noun

plural of fold

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• circles
• packs
• bunches
• communities
• networks
• crowds
• cliques
• clans
• rings
• bodies
• sets
• gangs
• coteries
• lots
• organizations
• covens
• clubs
• tribes
• communes
• galères
• sides
• klatches
• societies
• guilds
• factions
• leagues
• in-groups
• camps
• colleges
• sects
• elites
• brotherhoods
• charmed circles
• squads
• messes
• closed shops
• coalitions
• fraternities
• fellowships
• blocs
• unions
• alliances
• federations
• sororities
• sisterhoods
• orders
• congresses
• confederations
• sodalities
• councils

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• individualists
• loners

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of folds

Verb

Fire it up, and the robot folds out and brings the camera up above the phone's screen, where it's pointed at you for selfies, vlogging, and even some anthropomorphized interaction. — New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026

As her condition advances, the story folds in her strained bonds with her daughter, played by Wen Qi, and her father, played by Fifth Generation filmmaker Tian Zhuangzhuang. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Convenient design folds up and fits neatly inside its carry case. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

This disconnect between gesture and gaze suggests a reprieve from the physical demands on her body while her mind folds around something the painting declines to name. — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026

When not in use, the bench seat folds forward to provide a flat workstation, cupholders, and some storage. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026

The rooms Those heart-melting pastel colors that glow as Venice and her lagoon move from daytime into evening have been collated here in room decor, which brings the outdoors inside and folds it into midcentury-modern style and comfort. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Eventually, Beijing folds various commercial projects within a country into formal cooperation agreements with that state’s government. — Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026

The bag folds up slim, and the exterior fabric is tough enough to withstand the wear and tear of planes, trains, and automobiles. — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026

Noun

Instead, pack blazers, dress shirts, and anything with structure in a garment bag, which requires fewer folds and lays flat. — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026

Fifty folds makes the paper about 113 million km thick, so one more gets you past the sun—51 folds is about 225 million km. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026

The mushrooms should be golden to orange in color and have thin folds underneath their plates, rather than gills. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026

To add the most important part of any camper, the SkyNomad's third row folds completely down at the push of a button to create a bed behind the second row that stretches the width of the cabin. — New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026

Trapped moisture, particularly in the ears and skin folds, can allow yeast and bacteria to grow, potentially leading to irritation or infection. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 29 July 2026

The flower’s soft curves and folds stand out even more against this manicure’s architectural square shape. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 July 2026

Accordion-fold each strip three times into a triangle shape and insert a skewer through the center to hold folds together. — Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026

This can be done with one, two, or three folds of fabric in each pleat. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 16 July 2026