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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Recent Examples of folds

Verb

Unlike a conventional police helicopter, Astro has a compact frame that folds for easier transport and storage. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Adrien Michel, winner of the 2025 le19M Métiers d’Art Prize, introduced a capsule inspired by Marcel Breuer’s Cesca B34 chair, anchored by a shirt that folds out of a leather case made with Studio MTX. — Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026 Born as the score to a surreal short film set on Manchester’s empty streets, the ambient duo’s latest album folds classical instrumentation and field recordings into a mood of deep introspection. — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026 From an airplane, most of the glaciers of the Rocky Mountain West look like small patches of white nestled into rugged landscape where the topography folds. — Andrew Fountain, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026 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

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Years of smiling, laughing, or making any number of facial expressions can lead to deeper folds and wrinkles over time. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026 Rotate the bowl 90 degrees and fold over another quadrant of the dough, then repeat two more times for a total of 4 folds. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 George pounds, folds, and squeezes the dough as Minicuci watches. — HubSpot, 30 Oct. 2026 Additionally, the worm has expandable sections built in its head and tail inspired by a type of Japanese origami called kirigami, that uses cuts as well as folds. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026 Consumers said the device's inner screen broke down the middle near the hinge where the phone folds, leaving a line across the display. — Maya Blackstone, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 This one folds into three sections with a large section in the middle and two smaller ones on the edges. — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 Once that’s done, a separate tool populates that shape with a specific sequence of amino acids that can ensure the protein folds into the appropriate configuration to match the shape. — ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026 The fabric folds inward, sinks toward the earth and spreads across the grass. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for folds

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The van offers 53 miles (85 km) of all-electric driving using the same lithium battery that doubles as the climate control power station, a range estimate VW tends to vary by a mile or two based on market and timing.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Her playlist doubles as a spiritual cleansing ritual, with Jhené Aiko providing affirmations and SZA reminding her that enlightenment won’t protect you from situationships.

— Precious Fondren, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of doubles

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This results in a very large star, which eventually collapses to become an intermediate-mass black hole.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026
That contributed to a crazy final quarter that featured 10 drives, six total touchdowns and three touchdown passes from Cutforth to drag the Broncos away from one of the worst collapses in recent Boise State history.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of collapses

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The company's platform enables hosts of gatherings across the country, from mom groups to run clubs to literary circles, to create a profile including details about how often events happen and how many people tend to show up.

— Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
The president and his allies, many of whom hail from Silicon Valley’s tech circles, have insisted that legislation will stifle America’s economy and the AI industry.

— Jared Perlo, NBC news, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of circles

Verb

The importance of competition There are three specific reasons why vote buying usually flops.

— Kenneth Greene, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of flops

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Following a community meeting attended by more than 200 Laramie County residents, Google and its partners are establishing a Community Council to address concerns about the effects of data center expansion on Cheyenne and surrounding communities.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Support extends to local communities through partnerships with One Horizon, a non-profit focused on poverty alleviation and women's empowerment, and the historic Nondies Rugby Club, Kenya's oldest rugby team.

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

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Special teams struggles a bit Kicker Zane Gonzalez missed a 43-yard field goal attempt in the fourth quarter, extending the special teams issues for the Dolphins on a day when special teams seemed to be doing OK.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
This provides a specialized foundation if your student struggles primarily with math.

— Karen Koehler, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026