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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
Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
For most of the runtime, Walker-Silverman’s film is almost so conflict-averse as to be unseasonably gentle, but eventually, Dusty finally folds under the burden of his grief.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025
But Take Note Our tester found that, without a securing mechanism, the material that folds over the zipper at the top stuck up and occasionally got in her baby's face.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 23 Jan. 2025
The Outdoor Ventures full-zip puffer jacket, available in 19 colors and sizes up to 3XL, neatly folds down into its left pocket, transforming into a compact carrying pouch.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Outfit the cavernous interior of that van with camper equipment that folds against the wall to fit the flying car in, then launch airborne day trips or overnighters to more distant parts of the mountain or forest inaccessible by ground vehicle.
—New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2025
The exaggerated turtleneck gently folds over, forming a scarf-like collar, and the slits on either side give the oversized sweater some movement.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
The stroller folds one-handed and sits upright for storage.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
This long-sleeve has a standup collar that folds down and is great for warm and windy days.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
Verb
This Little Unicorn beach blanket folds up to just 15 inches long and weighs only 3 pounds.
—Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
For most of the runtime, Walker-Silverman’s film is almost so conflict-averse as to be unseasonably gentle, but eventually, Dusty finally folds under the burden of his grief.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025
But Take Note Our tester found that, without a securing mechanism, the material that folds over the zipper at the top stuck up and occasionally got in her baby's face.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 23 Jan. 2025
The Outdoor Ventures full-zip puffer jacket, available in 19 colors and sizes up to 3XL, neatly folds down into its left pocket, transforming into a compact carrying pouch.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Outfit the cavernous interior of that van with camper equipment that folds against the wall to fit the flying car in, then launch airborne day trips or overnighters to more distant parts of the mountain or forest inaccessible by ground vehicle.
—New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2025
The exaggerated turtleneck gently folds over, forming a scarf-like collar, and the slits on either side give the oversized sweater some movement.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
The stroller folds one-handed and sits upright for storage.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
This long-sleeve has a standup collar that folds down and is great for warm and windy days.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folds
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The next 12 months will determine whether the music industry thrives or collapses under the weight of AI.—
Virginie Berger,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The bailiff then fires at least six shots and Butler collapses on the ground.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Detroit Free Press,
27 Dec. 2024
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All three would probably be gone if the club fails to reach the top four.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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If all of that fails to convert anyone into a Gene Kloss fan, lastly, there’s this.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, the jail struggles to provide adequate food, and unsanitary food distribution practices have left detainees vulnerable to malnutrition, pest infestations and other harms.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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But Moore sometimes struggles to take responsibility in the way expected of leaders.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Jan. 2025
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Build communities around your business to increase customer engagement and loyalty.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The successful outcome for Perpetua Resources is especially impressive given the complex nature of the federal, state, and local permitting process, as well as the work involved in satisfying the concerns of local communities and the Nez Perz Tribe.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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And that's where little cliques were formed.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
10 Dec. 2024
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With Venus entering your 11th house of friendships, networks and visions of the future, this transit could spark connections that challenge your social circles and cliques.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
29 Nov. 2024
Noun
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And our definition of social media was to converse about the over-the-top shenanigans of the fictional Ewing, Channing and Carrington clans at the proverbial office watercooler.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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In 2020, the California Fish and Game Commission made six lion clans a candidate for protection under the state Endangered Species Act, and are expected to decide whether to permanently list them next year.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Folds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folds. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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