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as in doubling
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 flopping
to be unsuccessful
the business folded after just two months
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Recent Examples of folding
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The three units feature the same folding action and design, but certain specs vary.
—New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
Malott’s grandfather had always kept a beat-up old oak bi-folding table behind the counter.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
The spatial geomagnetic sensing is achieved with a folding, extendable robotic arm that carries the Hidonix Acquisition Module, which includes the HEC (Hidonix Embedded Computer from Nvidia) that runs proprietary firmware designed for precise geomagnetic signal acquisition.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The first few generations of those devices had subpar cameras compared to standard, non-folding phones and a visible crease running down the middle, among other shortcomings.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Samsung has equipped the TriFold with 45-watt wired and 15-watt wireless charging, while Vivo’s non-folding X300 Pro, for example, reaches 90 watts wired and 40 watts wirelessly, and has a larger battery to boot.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
With its shorter, non-folding collar, a mock neck gives you that same cozy feel as a turtleneck — without bunching or folding over.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
According to data from market research firm IDC, the average selling price of folding phones is nearly three times higher than that of normal smartphones — roughly $1,218 vs. $421 for non-folding phones.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
This roundup includes a few simple additions to familiar recipes, such as tossing asparagus into a stir-fry, and a few fancier options, like folding morel mushrooms into a silky linguine.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Under the rotunda in the Cannon building, veterans — young, old, some with visible disabilities and all wearing military jackets— held a flag-folding ceremony to honor the American troops who have died in the current conflict.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
The Foamy looks to be a decent chair even before topping it with the fit-to-task cushion, combining an aluminum quad-folding frame with a full dirt/water-resistant fabric seat that can be used with or without the cushion.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Why book Olive and citrus-topped mountains, cliffs folding into ruddy-brown valleys, white sands and the teal Aegean Sea; western Crete’s scenery is astonishing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The clips create a tighter seal than simply folding the top of a bag over, which is the method many people default to.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The clips create a tighter seal than just folding a bag over.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The hanger clip method creates a tighter seal than just folding a bag.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Most folding bookshelves are made from lightweight materials such as wood, bamboo or metal.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The three units feature the same folding action and design, but certain specs vary.
—New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
Malott’s grandfather had always kept a beat-up old oak bi-folding table behind the counter.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
The spatial geomagnetic sensing is achieved with a folding, extendable robotic arm that carries the Hidonix Acquisition Module, which includes the HEC (Hidonix Embedded Computer from Nvidia) that runs proprietary firmware designed for precise geomagnetic signal acquisition.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The first few generations of those devices had subpar cameras compared to standard, non-folding phones and a visible crease running down the middle, among other shortcomings.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Samsung has equipped the TriFold with 45-watt wired and 15-watt wireless charging, while Vivo’s non-folding X300 Pro, for example, reaches 90 watts wired and 40 watts wirelessly, and has a larger battery to boot.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
With its shorter, non-folding collar, a mock neck gives you that same cozy feel as a turtleneck — without bunching or folding over.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
According to data from market research firm IDC, the average selling price of folding phones is nearly three times higher than that of normal smartphones — roughly $1,218 vs. $421 for non-folding phones.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
When folding goes wrong, the protein often fails.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
This roundup includes a few simple additions to familiar recipes, such as tossing asparagus into a stir-fry, and a few fancier options, like folding morel mushrooms into a silky linguine.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Under the rotunda in the Cannon building, veterans — young, old, some with visible disabilities and all wearing military jackets— held a flag-folding ceremony to honor the American troops who have died in the current conflict.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
The Foamy looks to be a decent chair even before topping it with the fit-to-task cushion, combining an aluminum quad-folding frame with a full dirt/water-resistant fabric seat that can be used with or without the cushion.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Why book Olive and citrus-topped mountains, cliffs folding into ruddy-brown valleys, white sands and the teal Aegean Sea; western Crete’s scenery is astonishing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The clips create a tighter seal than simply folding the top of a bag over, which is the method many people default to.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The clips create a tighter seal than just folding a bag over.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The hanger clip method creates a tighter seal than just folding a bag.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folding
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In January, three new drone divisions were established in San Diego, roughly doubling the research and development the Navy has been doing here.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
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In January, three new drone divisions were established in San Diego, roughly doubling the research and development the Navy has been doing here.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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This was inevitable after McCollum inadvertently kicked Jalen Brunson in the groin, then accused the Knicks star of flopping in Game 1; and then got into a heated spat with Jose Alvarado before sinking the game-winning jumper in Game 2.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Meyers asked if Winkler had any sense during previews that the show was flopping.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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As this process is the main source of energy produced by the sun, this will mean the outward pressure that stops the sun from collapsing under its own gravity also ceases.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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And what's the difference between weakening and collapsing?—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The state graded the campus an F for three consecutive years, meaning two more failing grades could trigger an intervention.—
Noah Alcala Bach,
San Antonio Express-News,
1 Jan. 2026
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The Red Sox finished third in the AL East the next season, missing the playoffs for the first time in five years.—
Jimmy Golen,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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While the Giants addressed wide receiver, a big missing piece remains in boosting the defensive tackle spot.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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As the city morphs into a luxury tourist destination, struggling small businesses are pushing to retain the character that drew many tourists in the first place.—
Laura Millan,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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If your friend is lonely or struggling to establish her identity without her sister living in the house, time with friends and time intentionally getting to know herself will be more productive.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Folding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folding. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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