FOLDS Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

folds 1 of 2

verb

Definition of folds next

present tense third-person singular of fold

as in doubles

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 collapses

to be unsuccessful the business folded after just two months

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folds

2 of 2

noun

plural of fold

as in circles

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 folds

Verb

Precise placement is possible using DNA origami, which folds DNA into nanoscale shapes to guide molecules into position. —

Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026 Once the tent is deflated, the owner folds the floor back inside and closes the roof. —

New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026 Over and over, something of import seems about to happen, before the scene folds in on itself. —

Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026 Some dishwashers have a special rack that folds down to hold these items. —

Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026 Over the garage, a living green roof folds the architecture deeper into its coastal environment, providing insulation and habitat alike. —

David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026 Once the wheel folds away in autonomous mode, a separate airbag in the instrument panel takes over, keeping protection intact at all times. —

Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026 Dezyfurni Mid Century Modern Bamboo Folding Desk This sleek and simplistic desk cleverly folds down when not needed, providing extra workspace in narrow or underutilized areas. —

Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026 The TriFold has a 10-inch screen that folds in two places like a pamphlet, compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s 8-inch screen that folds in half. —

Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026

Noun

Some have the long silky fur of Persian cats; others the trademark ears of Scottish folds. —

Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026 During a search at the police department, Insogna was allegedly found with 18 wax folds of heroin/fentanyl under her clothes near her ankle, the report said. —

Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026 This 20 percent-off Patagonia Women’s Houdini Jacket is weather-repellant and folds down into a hand-sized pouch. —

Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026 Here in February, secluded landscape folds often drop close to freezing overnight even in lower-lying regions. —

Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 6 Feb. 2026 Some may find this a bit too fine-grained, overly implicated in language’s self-enfolding folds. —

Katie Kadue, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 Elsewhere, narrow paths run past juniper trees and sheer canyon edges where the land drops away in sudden, vertiginous folds. —

Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026 Instead of lowering on a pedestal, the tabletop folds out of the way against the wall. —

New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026 Light, floaty, and romantic, Pottery Barn’s voile bed skirt could easily skew frilly—but bright white cotton and sleek elegant folds help the design steer clear of fuss. —

Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026

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Luge will also expand into women’s doubles from the previous men’s/open doubles format, and a new mixed-team skeleton event will be offered alongside men’s and women’s individual races.

— Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Teams to watch in the Olympics Mixed doubles Italy’s Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner try to continue a remarkable unbeaten streak.

— Matt Slater, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026