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as in to flop
to be unsuccessful
the business folded after just two months
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as in pack
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 fold
Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the federal agency that coordinates and monitors grants for support programs, and provides training and data analysis, is facing a cut of over a billion dollars, and will also be folded into the new subdivision.
—Jan Hoffman, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Megan Feringa, New York Times, 8 May 2025
The administration recently announced plans to spend $45 billion more on immigration detention over the next two years, expanding the cost six fold.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Verb
On a wall, an installation features hanji, a handmade traditional Korean paper, folded into shirts and collars — with a real shirt from the brand hidden among them.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the federal agency that coordinates and monitors grants for support programs, and provides training and data analysis, is facing a cut of over a billion dollars, and will also be folded into the new subdivision.
—Jan Hoffman, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Noun
But while Karen was brought straight into the first-team fold, Sara was loaned back to her former club for the season.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 8 May 2025
The administration recently announced plans to spend $45 billion more on immigration detention over the next two years, expanding the cost six fold.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fold
Verb
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In the last three years, ANF stock has more than doubled—from approximately $35 in early 2022 to almost $85 today—driven by a 155% increase in earnings per share, from $4.20 in 2021 to $10.69 in 2024.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The lightweight formula is fragrance-free — ideal for sensitive skin — and doubles as a primer thanks to its matte finish.—
Madison Yauger,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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The company’s attempt at an autonomous vehicle also flopped.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
29 May 2025
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The musical famously flopped upon its 1988 Broadway debut, closing after just 68 performances.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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The new packs, spotted in Shasta, Tehama and Lassen counties, bring the total in the state to 10, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said Tuesday.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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Meanwhile, there are Black folks serving life for stealing a pack of gum.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Verb
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The security perimeter collapses, and the risk increases exponentially.—
Craig Davies,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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And the fact that talks have not yet collapsed is an indication that the U.S. may be considering this red line.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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These ideas are meant to give CNN viewers something extra in an era when many news executives acknowledge traditional presentations are losing their ability to captivate large crowds.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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The Ronna’s Hut owner is gearing up for a much bigger crowd on June 7 because word of mouth for some reason is strong, with thousands of comments left on the festival’s social media.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
Verb
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As well as failing to clinch the league title, Inter lost to bitter rival AC Milan in January’s Italian Super Cup and again to Milan in April’s Italian Cup semifinals.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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However, the president fumed at foreign leaders on Friday for failing to uphold their end of the deal.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
Noun
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In early doujinshi circles, there were a variety of terms including Onna x Onna (woman x woman), Onna no ko x onna no ko (girl x girl), and Onna-doushi (between women).—
Vrai Kaiser,
Them.,
30 May 2025
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Yao is tough in the circle, with a 3.12 ERA and 102 strikeouts in 98 2/3 innings.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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While many companies have struggled to define their policies, bouncing between strict return-to-office mandates and hybrid compromises, Logitech has taken a different path.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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From dropout to overachiever For most of her life, Mui struggled to fit into society’s mold.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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“Fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fold. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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