FOLDS Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

folds 1 of 2

verb

Definition of folds next

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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Recent Examples of folds

Verb

Precise placement is possible using DNA origami, which folds DNA into nanoscale shapes to guide molecules into position. —

Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026 Once the tent is deflated, the owner folds the floor back inside and closes the roof. —

New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026 Over and over, something of import seems about to happen, before the scene folds in on itself. —

Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026 Some dishwashers have a special rack that folds down to hold these items. —

Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026 Over the garage, a living green roof folds the architecture deeper into its coastal environment, providing insulation and habitat alike. —

David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026 Once the wheel folds away in autonomous mode, a separate airbag in the instrument panel takes over, keeping protection intact at all times. —

Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026 Dezyfurni Mid Century Modern Bamboo Folding Desk This sleek and simplistic desk cleverly folds down when not needed, providing extra workspace in narrow or underutilized areas. —

Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026 The TriFold has a 10-inch screen that folds in two places like a pamphlet, compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s 8-inch screen that folds in half. —

Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026

Noun

Spray any visible bed bugs and common bed bug hiding spots, such as the seams, edges, and folds of the mattress and box spring. —

Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026 Mixing too vigorously, overkneading, or doing too many rounds of stretches and folds can overdevelop the gluten, Scheck says. —

Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026 Its innovative front door is remarkably flexible, and even folds back at the top to allow convenient access to the inner pocket. —

Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026 With a quick twist of the wrist, the stroller folds flat. —

Erica Zazo, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026 Season 3 folds in tons of new characters, which should help compensate for the loss of Luciane Buchanan, who played the key character of Rose Larkin. —

Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026 There are interesting folds to this Catherine as well. —

Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026 Her neighbors live within easy walking distance but their homes are barely visible, one to the next, because of folds in the hills and the density of trees and cacti. —

Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026 But oily skin that puts a glaring spotlight on your T-zone and nasolabial folds? —

Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026

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American curler Korey Dropkin and his mixed doubles curling partner, Cory Thiesse, both of Duluth, Minnesota, won silver medals in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Olympics.

— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Reports indicate that the King didn’t know that the former Prince Andrew would be arrested on February 19, which doubles as the former Duke of York’s 66th birthday.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026