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as in doubled
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 flopped
to be unsuccessful
the business folded after just two months
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Recent Examples of folded
Repeat alternating and folding until all ingredients are added and folded in.
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
The handheld food item is made with the brand’s Thin N’ Crispy crust, folded around toppings and cheese, then baked and sprinkled with Parmesan and oregano.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The Point Sur Lighthouse was taken over by the Coast Guard in the late 1930s, and the Coast Guard folded into the Navy at the beginning of WWII.
—A.k. Whitney, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
In the early days, operating out of a small cart, Rossini served the cookies in paper cones, which couldn’t be folded up or stashed in a bag.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The melts are then loaded with toppings and cheese, folded, baked and then sprinkled with a blend of Parmesan cheese and oregano.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Samsung's Flex Mode transforms the device into a mini-laptop or a hands-free camera setup when it's partially folded.
—Mark Vena, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
However, butterhead leaves aren't as tightly folded as some other types, such as iceberg lettuce.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
The method in which they’re folded, either down the middle or the side, determines whether the filling is ricotta or pea.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
The handheld food item is made with the brand’s Thin N’ Crispy crust, folded around toppings and cheese, then baked and sprinkled with Parmesan and oregano.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The Point Sur Lighthouse was taken over by the Coast Guard in the late 1930s, and the Coast Guard folded into the Navy at the beginning of WWII.
—A.k. Whitney, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
In the early days, operating out of a small cart, Rossini served the cookies in paper cones, which couldn’t be folded up or stashed in a bag.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The melts are then loaded with toppings and cheese, folded, baked and then sprinkled with a blend of Parmesan cheese and oregano.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Samsung's Flex Mode transforms the device into a mini-laptop or a hands-free camera setup when it's partially folded.
—Mark Vena, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
However, butterhead leaves aren't as tightly folded as some other types, such as iceberg lettuce.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
The method in which they’re folded, either down the middle or the side, determines whether the filling is ricotta or pea.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folded
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Co-host Alfonso Ribeiro announced at the end of the show that the Season 34 premiere’s viewership doubled compared to Season 33, proving that this season will be one to watch.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The fearmongering worked; sales more than doubled the next year—and the strategy set a precedent for the way that American companies have advertised since.—
Franklin Schneider,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Between 1958 and 1978, 30 of the low-budget comedies were churned out (a revival in 1992 flopped), attracting millions of viewers worldwide.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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The strategy created momentum, but Llama 4 flopped when it was released in early April 2025—at which point, Pineau had already submitted her resignation.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Smith’s extended lunge was needed as Chapman’s throw barely beat Pages’ speed, but Smith instantly collapsed onto his side.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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As usual, Florida’s offense looked stagnant and rarely gave the sophomore quarterback good options before his pocket collapsed.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
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Yet most failed to note the hospital’s long-standing use as a base for Hamas operations.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Although his shoes contained 10 ounces of highly explosive material, his attempt to light the fuse failed because of foot perspiration.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But the California native struggled throughout the postseason and had just one hit and seven strikeouts across the first three World Series games.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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England had noticed Patri had struggled with the same issue against Switzerland.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Folded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folded. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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