FOLDS Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

folds 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of fold

as in doubles

to lay one part over or against another part of fold the blanket so that it will fit inside the trunk

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as in collapses

to be unsuccessful the business folded after just two months

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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

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Once the protein folds into its final form, the backbone will describe the protein’s overall shape. — ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026 Her body shakes uncontrollably and her neck folds forward, making eye contact impossible. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026 There’s a cushion that folds out and blocks your legs from touching the car’s bumper. — Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026 The tent folds away on top of the cargo box below a weatherproof cover for the ride, and the trailer weighs in at just 705 lb (320 kg) before one starts filling up the 1,507 liters of storage space with boxes and supplies. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026 That’s why the story folds in Aileen Wuornos (Sarah Paulson), who, nearly a century after the deaths of Andrew and Abby, would receive six death sentences for the murders of six men. — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026 The new version folds the song’s original orchestral arrangement into Electric Callboy’s blend of EDM and pop hooks, arriving a decade after the anime first premiered. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026 The fish folds its body, trying to turn or swim, the water nudging overtop. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 Its pelvic program folds Kegels into wider physical therapy for issues like bladder leakage, pelvic pain and bowel control, often through employer benefits worth checking on your way back from parental leave. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Noun

Parker’s hair was gathered into an enormous, layered, fishtail braid that starts high on the back of her head with a bow, its ends interlaced intermittently with the incredibly thick folds of the plaits. — Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026 Scrub away any grime with a cloth and a toothbrush, reaching into the tighter folds to ensure all residue is removed. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026 This year’s edition folds in the Co-Production Market Selects program, pitch sessions through the Tasveer Film Fund, industry panels, fireside conversations and networking events. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026 And for ease of use, the three-seat setup at the back folds electronically. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026 Each folds into its own interior pouch and is machine washable. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 Consumers are stacking heat, cold, red light and nervous-system tools into repeatable rituals, and a blanket that folds into a closet is easier to justify than a cabin. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026 The new iPhone model, which launches in October, features a screen that folds in two – a first of its kind for Apple. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 The water-resistant exterior is suited for stadiums, gyms, and concerts and the smart design folds flat with a built-in carrying strap for easy transportation. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

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Rising from $5,000 to up to $10,000, the increase doubles the funds given to artists and represents the first change in this funding stream in some 20 years.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
The Hotel Particulier pop-up, which doubles as an exhibition, is by appointment only, and tells the backstory behind Galliano’s first collaboration with Zara.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

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Emmanuel Marre | Belgium | 155 min Cannes Best Screenplay winner A MAN OF HIS TIME stars ANATOMY OF A FALL’s Swann Arlaud as a Vichy civil servant whose faith in government collapses amid collaboration, bureaucracy, and moral surrender.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
Single-pressing the button collapses the view to show only the arrow and distance to the next turn, while double-pressing the button expands the view to show a map with the full route across the bottom half of the display.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

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Advertisement In many circles, the first mention of climate policy in the EU tends to be a discussion about backtracking.

— Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
The death in a helicopter crash of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife and three others has reverberated across government and industry circles on the continent, as investigators began examining what caused the aircraft to go down.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of circles

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In Bait, Ahmed stars as struggling actor Shah Latif, who flops in his audition to play James Bond and then becomes consumed by the quest to become the first Pakistani 007.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
Starter addition flops Last season’s trade deadline wound up being a big flop.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026

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The premium hardware and 500D nylon build offer IPX4 splash protection and rugged longevity without relying on the loud, militaristic styling that makes other tactical packs look out of place in a professional office.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
According to The Globe and Mail, free packs of tissues branded with Bareilles’s name were handed out earlier this month at a Toronto show.

— Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

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Online networks’ native agents were bringing more adaptive systems to a changing art world, using tactics celebrated in their own communities but until recently taboo in the towers of high culture.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The new 3rd District brings together Sacramento suburbs and rural communities in Nevada, El Dorado and Placer counties.

— Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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Not only does Jeong-yo have an emotional connection to his music performance that Pi-o struggles to find himself, but Pi-o has injured his pinky in the leadup to the final performance, thanks to his obsessive practicing.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
As someone who struggles with the dizzying effects of altitude, I was quickly reminded of Santa Fe’s 7,000-foot elevation.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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