Synonyms of folder
Examples of folder in a Sentence
a folder offering tips for heating one's home efficiently
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Cesar Peinate, a 59-year-old Venezuelan man, left his appointment on Thursday carrying his immigration paperwork and red passport in a clear folder.
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Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Most agencies file this data away in client folders and move on.
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Ming Zhu,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Note that EncryptPro can’t encrypt system folders, such as Documents and Pictures.
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Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
If tech slows you down, create simple folders or update your settings so your system supports your focus.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
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Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Most agencies file this data away in client folders and move on.
—
Ming Zhu,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Note that EncryptPro can’t encrypt system folders, such as Documents and Pictures.
—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
If tech slows you down, create simple folders or update your settings so your system supports your focus.
—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for folder
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“Folder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folder. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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folder
noun
fold·er
ˈfōl-dər 
1
: one that folds
2
: a printed circular of folded sheets
3
a
: a folded cover or large envelope for holding loose papers
b
: an element of a computer operating system used to group and organize files
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