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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
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
Score the Naturehike GreenWild Camping Cot that folds down seamlessly, or the Yuzonc Double Sleeping Pad for a spacious set up.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 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
While the mouse embryo adheres to the uterine surface and then folds around it, essentially enveloping it, the human embryo is far more invasive.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
The electrically retractable hardtop folds away beneath the roof at the press of a button, and there's no rear windshield to interrupt the monolithic shape of the vehicle.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 3 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
This one puts a twist on the traditional roll-up style and instead folds into a tidy, stackable rectangle when not in use.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Score the Naturehike GreenWild Camping Cot that folds down seamlessly, or the Yuzonc Double Sleeping Pad for a spacious set up.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 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
While the mouse embryo adheres to the uterine surface and then folds around it, essentially enveloping it, the human embryo is far more invasive.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
One story, or memory, leads to another as the novel telescopes and folds in on itself.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
The electrically retractable hardtop folds away beneath the roof at the press of a button, and there's no rear windshield to interrupt the monolithic shape of the vehicle.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 3 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
This one puts a twist on the traditional roll-up style and instead folds into a tidy, stackable rectangle when not in use.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folds
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Each of the coachbuilt V-12s has an all-new aluminum space frame chassis, makes extensive use of wood trim, and comes with its own custom timepiece that doubles as a watch.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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From the intuitive sip-or-swig dual spout design to the flip-top lid that doubles as a carry handle, the design is completely kid-friendly.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
3 Sep. 2025
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If the restructuring collapses, those investors can pull their money—a potentially catastrophic blow for a company planning to burn through $115 billion by 2029.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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East Chicago city cameras appear to show the two men in an argument before Ramirez collapses.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of the images shared showed what appeared to be a makeshift hut surrounded by trees, while another showed a shelter, and one featured a tent and tarp, a gas bottle,a camping stove, and packs of what appeared to be alcohol.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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For that reason, many mechanical pencils are offered in packs of two or more, though high-end mechanical pencils and custom units may cost more for a single item.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And really, if Young fails, Canales fails, too.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Alternatively, a star being ripped apart in TDE could produce a day-long GRB, but this scenario fails to replicate other properties of the GRB 250702B, an explosion that would require a very unusual star being destroyed by an even stranger black hole.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 17-year-old is now a figurehead in young adult literary circles through their book club, Read with Raegan, and partnerships with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Maduro is isolated, both within his circles and internationally.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But if a team struggles to run the ball or pass the ball, the head coach is left to praise… the kicking game.—
Howard Megdal,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ansari’s main idea was to show the gig economy, and those stuck on the lower end of the economic scale’s struggles just to say alive.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Specifically, Shellenberger testified that sources had informed him that intelligence communities are in possession of numerous high-resolution photos and videos of the craft unlike any of the grainy imagery that has so far been declassified.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The series builds on The Star's efforts to improve coverage of local communities.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Entire crowds gunned down at distribution points.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the Lower West Side of Chicago, music blared and green, white and red flags fluttered down the streets of the predominantly Latino Pilsen neighborhood on Saturday as crowds gathered for the start of Mexican Independence Day celebrations.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Folds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folds. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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