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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
PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Musk has also spearheaded the reduction of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which the administration has tried to fold into the State Department.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Russia was banned from all team sports at last year’s Paris Games and its path back into the Olympic fold remains unclear.
—Aleks Klosok, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Plus, at just over half an inch thick, when folded, the monitor is as thin as an ultraportable laptop.
—PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Musk has also spearheaded the reduction of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which the administration has tried to fold into the State Department.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
Noun
The Sun-Times has continued to bleed red ink since joining the nonprofit fold and faced a $12 million operating deficit this year, according to Chicago Public Media.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Russia was banned from all team sports at last year’s Paris Games and its path back into the Olympic fold remains unclear.
—Aleks Klosok, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fold
Verb
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Holgate points out many form-follows-function design touches, such as the traditional Aston Martin side strakes that double as air extractors, or the upswept venturis that expose the outer edges of the rear tires—emphasizing the car’s width and squat stance.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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The 5-10, 200-pound sophomore from Omaha, Neb., led the SEC in virtually every offensive category last week, including hits, RBI, doubles (3), total bases (18), on-base percentage and slugging percentage.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Her cookery show seems to have bombed and the previous podcast deal with Spotify flopped, so the desire to succeed this time is weighing heavily on her shoulders.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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If the company’s stock flops, your reward flops too.—
Anatoly Iofe,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And while brands are jumping on the hit series' bandwagon, one was ahead of the pack.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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But quality free agents will still be available, and one pitcher likely to be among the leaders of the pack is 29-year-old Arizona Diamondbacks righty Zac Gallen.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The quake also caused a skyscraper in Bangkok, Thailand, to collapse.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Dramatic videos show buildings collapsing and swaying in Thailand. 4:09 A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake rattled much of Southeast Asia on Friday, resulting in mounting casualties and flattened skyscrapers from Myanmar to Thailand.—
Mark Osborne,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Given the buzz, Glory owner and co-head coach Keke Blackmon has no idea how big of a crowd to expect Saturday.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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It’s expected the A’s will draw near-capacity crowds for the bulk of their games, particularly in series against popular teams like the Cubs, New York Yankees and the Giants.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Most failed to hit their targets and crashed into the ocean.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Senate Bill 376 by Sen. Alan Clark, R-Lonsdale, failed to clear the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee in a voice vote with audible dissent.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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American investors could hypothetically gain exposure to Iran through investment funds in the Gulf, vehicles that Trump and his circle are very familiar with.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, have the appropriate confidence in you and your support circle to deal with whatever life throws your way.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Royals struggled to pick up his sweeper and slider combination.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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Atlanta's lineup has struggled tremendously this season, and using Elder as a trade piece to bring in a big-time hitter would be pretty smart.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fold. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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