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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
Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Those guest cabins can be built as doubles, twins, or a single with a Pullman bed that folds away to create space for a drop-down desk or vanity.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Instead of having a drop-down hatch door double as a worktop, the new camper has a separate bamboo worktop that folds away inside the hatch for transport.
—New Atlas, 2 June 2026
Its trio, a lonely fox-deer, an axolotl apprentice healer and a red panda Viking, travel through a darkening natural world as the series folds identity, belonging and environmental crisis.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 1 June 2026
That's the benefit of a table that folds flat.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
For easy packing and transportation, the chair folds in half and has a long strap that can rest over your shoulder.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
This bag has an enormous main compartment that can hold bulky clothing items, a laptop compartment that keeps electronics tidy and folds down flat for easy packing, and multiple front-access pockets packed with slots of all shapes and sizes.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
The falcon flies up high overhead, spots a target below, folds its wings into a streamlined shape and then drops into a steep dive.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 2 June 2026
The playset folds open to provide a balloon arch and dance floor for Polly to play on.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Launching on June 12, one day after the FIFA World Cup starts, the collection folds soccer culture, national myth-making and social impact into one drop, and forms parts of Nike’s forthcoming Nike x2 series, a program of capsules uniting federations, creative collaborators and community partners.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 May 2026
This compact tote folds into a small pouch that clips directly onto your keys and expands into a functional bag when needed.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Doing so every other day helps loosen any buildup of dead skin around the nail folds, which can sometimes lead to discomfort along the sides of the nails if left to accumulate.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 27 May 2026
But a phone that folds in half also comes with some inevitable downsides.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
There is no other pearl to be found in the dark folds of life.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 26 May 2026
The lightweight tote folds easily into luggage yet expands to hold everything from in-flight essentials to unexpected souvenir purchases.
—Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Verb
One dancer folds their body, slowly easing their way to the ground, while the others watch.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Those guest cabins can be built as doubles, twins, or a single with a Pullman bed that folds away to create space for a drop-down desk or vanity.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Instead of having a drop-down hatch door double as a worktop, the new camper has a separate bamboo worktop that folds away inside the hatch for transport.
—New Atlas, 2 June 2026
Its trio, a lonely fox-deer, an axolotl apprentice healer and a red panda Viking, travel through a darkening natural world as the series folds identity, belonging and environmental crisis.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 1 June 2026
That's the benefit of a table that folds flat.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
For easy packing and transportation, the chair folds in half and has a long strap that can rest over your shoulder.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
This bag has an enormous main compartment that can hold bulky clothing items, a laptop compartment that keeps electronics tidy and folds down flat for easy packing, and multiple front-access pockets packed with slots of all shapes and sizes.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
The falcon flies up high overhead, spots a target below, folds its wings into a streamlined shape and then drops into a steep dive.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Noun
Designed for fans and collectors, this innovative accessory folds completely flat to display a character-specific Bounty Hunter ID.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 2 June 2026
The playset folds open to provide a balloon arch and dance floor for Polly to play on.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Launching on June 12, one day after the FIFA World Cup starts, the collection folds soccer culture, national myth-making and social impact into one drop, and forms parts of Nike’s forthcoming Nike x2 series, a program of capsules uniting federations, creative collaborators and community partners.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 May 2026
This compact tote folds into a small pouch that clips directly onto your keys and expands into a functional bag when needed.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Doing so every other day helps loosen any buildup of dead skin around the nail folds, which can sometimes lead to discomfort along the sides of the nails if left to accumulate.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 27 May 2026
But a phone that folds in half also comes with some inevitable downsides.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
There is no other pearl to be found in the dark folds of life.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 26 May 2026
The lightweight tote folds easily into luggage yet expands to hold everything from in-flight essentials to unexpected souvenir purchases.
—Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folds
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Mang, a Newport Harbor High alum and former Orange Coast College tennis standout, served as the Corona del Mar boys tennis coach for 16 years, winning 10 league championships and three CIF-Southern Section titles, while guiding numerous individual CIF singles and doubles champions and finalists.—
Richard Dunn,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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Choose between top-grain leather and white (stain-resistant) performance fabric upholstery for this petite gem that doubles as a guest bed when your best friend drops in unexpectedly.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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When a star dies and collapses, its mass is concentrated into an unimaginably dense point.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 June 2026
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Stephon Castle, Julian Champagnie and Dylan Harper need to hit their open threes as the Knicks' defense collapses.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Swayne, a native of Reno, was well known in local cycling circles.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Pope Leo's statement is one of many debates being had in religious circles about the implications of AI and how parishioners should or should not engage with the rapidly growing technology.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Joel Embiid is a great player, one of the best bigs in f—ing basketball history, flops.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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One of the best bigs in [expletive] basketball history flops.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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In the restaurant, there is no dedicated children’s menu but meal requests can be made, and there are coloring books and activity packs to keep little ones amused.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Recalled two-packs have sell by dates of 2/3/2027, 2/4/2027, 2/24/2027, 2/25/2027, 3/10/2027, 3/11/2027, 3/18/2027 and 3/25/2027.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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The project honors Monroe, but sees her, first and almost exclusively, as a victim, one who Eddie Redmayne’s gentle production assistant tries and fails to save.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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If, however, the discount fails to attract more customers, the retailer stands to lose money.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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In it, a Native Hawaiian family struggles to reclaim the ancestral lands that colonization, tourism, and rampant development threaten to overrun.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Over the last few years, Keira has lost her ability to speak, has started having seizures, and struggles more and more with walking.—
Elise Esposito,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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The initiative, called New York Kicks, is geared towards building fields in disadvantaged communities.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Sunrise hikes beside the statues, volcanic landscapes, local guides and museums bring Rapa Nui culture to life, while conservation programs protect the archaeological sites and local communities continue to preserve their traditions, language, music and dance.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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“Folds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folds. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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