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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
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The folding lock design, such as the Kryptonite Kryptolok Folding Bicycle Lock, folds down to a small size for transport.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
It's built around a Murphy bed that folds away against the driver's sidewall during the day and drops down at night to sleep two people on a platform measuring a full 80 inches (203 cm) long.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
For truly tight quarters, a Murphy bed folds up against the wall when not in use, freeing the entire floor for daytime activities.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
This stroller even folds with one hand and looks incredibly stylish to boot.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
If your storage space is limited, look for patio furniture that folds or can be easily taken apart for compact storage.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
Treatments include the Royal Glow Tech Facial, which folds in microdermabrasion, photobiomodulation and a Guerlain facial massage.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Today, Jake folds his own laundry.
—Stephen Johnson, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Search in bends and folds of skin in areas such as the scalp, in and around the ears, under arms and behind knees, inside the belly button, around the waistline, and between fingers and toes.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The Nomadix Festival Blanket is amply sized for a full Cape Town itinerary, but folds to the size of a coffee table book.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
The backrest swings forward and folds all the way down flat to extend the seat into a double bed.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
While vaginal yeast infections are the most prevalent, other types of yeast infections can develop in other warm, moist areas of the body, including in the mouth or under skin folds.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
Each molecule can contain more than two hundred carbon atoms, twisted into a dizzying array of rings and folds.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
And another law that took effect in 2015 folds tribal consultation into the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Be sure to run it over tops of any valances, or in the draping or folds, as well as behind the curtains or blinds.
—Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
The cushions are bouncy and covered in a fade-resistant material, and when not in use, the chair folds to save space.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The folding lock design, such as the Kryptonite Kryptolok Folding Bicycle Lock, folds down to a small size for transport.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
It's built around a Murphy bed that folds away against the driver's sidewall during the day and drops down at night to sleep two people on a platform measuring a full 80 inches (203 cm) long.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
For truly tight quarters, a Murphy bed folds up against the wall when not in use, freeing the entire floor for daytime activities.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
This stroller even folds with one hand and looks incredibly stylish to boot.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
If your storage space is limited, look for patio furniture that folds or can be easily taken apart for compact storage.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
Treatments include the Royal Glow Tech Facial, which folds in microdermabrasion, photobiomodulation and a Guerlain facial massage.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Today, Jake folds his own laundry.
—Stephen Johnson, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
Standing on a circular base, her long peplos falls in both deep and shallow folds; it was meticulously sculpted by a single artist, rather than a workshop, to appear lifelike with natural depth and contour.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Search in bends and folds of skin in areas such as the scalp, in and around the ears, under arms and behind knees, inside the belly button, around the waistline, and between fingers and toes.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The Nomadix Festival Blanket is amply sized for a full Cape Town itinerary, but folds to the size of a coffee table book.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
The backrest swings forward and folds all the way down flat to extend the seat into a double bed.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
While vaginal yeast infections are the most prevalent, other types of yeast infections can develop in other warm, moist areas of the body, including in the mouth or under skin folds.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
Each molecule can contain more than two hundred carbon atoms, twisted into a dizzying array of rings and folds.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
And another law that took effect in 2015 folds tribal consultation into the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Be sure to run it over tops of any valances, or in the draping or folds, as well as behind the curtains or blinds.
—Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folds
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To manage thermal loads and propulsion, the craft will employ lightweight composite-titanium radiators and an advanced 48-kW electric propulsion system, which also doubles as the primary spacecraft bus for communications and power distribution.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort Sibbjäns doubles as a regenerative farm, where the biodiversity of plants and animals creates a healthy ecosystem.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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As the video demonstrates, von Ensingen’s drawing (not in the show, alas) collapses all the levels, complete with stairs, setbacks, vaults, and columns, onto a single plane.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
23 Apr. 2026
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For Tottenham, what once felt unthinkable is fast becoming one of the most remarkable collapses the 34-year Premier League era has seen.—
Dean Jones,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Dillard was running circles around opposing DBs during offseason camps, and his skill set is quite obvious.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Across the awards, several titles drew on personal archives or close family circles to address wider political realities.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately for shareholders, the stock grants come with a feature similar to equity options that somewhat reduces Musk’s payday, especially in a case like the one above where the plan flops.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Nov. 2025
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Amina blows her mom a kiss and then flops down in her crib, pretending to be asleep.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Through the team, guests can tap chef Julian Martinez of Barbareño for everything from breakfast spreads and picnic packs to private dinners and even pizza-making classes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Pepsi faced bogus charges for making volume deals that let families buy soda 12-packs for a few bucks — not at boutique pricing of a dollar per can.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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When folding goes wrong, the protein often fails.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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That’s led to questions about whether the California billionaire activism would continue if Mahan’s governor bid fails and the wealth tax passes.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The risk is Sadiq doesn’t see a full workload as a rookie, struggles for targets while competing with Mitchell and others, and Geno Smith doesn’t bounce back.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Republicans have a tiny four-vote majority in the chamber, and the president’s party historically struggles in midterm balloting.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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But there will be political pressure against that from some Black and Hispanic Democrats who want to ensure their communities still command the majority in certain districts.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Twin Cities’ response to a sweeping federal immigration crackdown that threw communities and local economies into turmoil offers a glimpse of what resilience and solidarity look like in practice.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Folds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folds. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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