FOLDS Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

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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

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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

The hammock folds out accordion-style, so its base stays secure while in use. —

Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026 The standard Baggu holds up to three grocery bags’ worth of items, yet folds down into a flat, five-inch pouch that fits in the palm of my hand. —

Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026 The cushions are bouncy and covered in a fade-resistant material, and when not in use, the chair folds to save space. —

Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 The folding lock design, such as the Kryptonite Kryptolok Folding Bicycle Lock, folds down to a small size for transport. —

Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026 It's built around a Murphy bed that folds away against the driver's sidewall during the day and drops down at night to sleep two people on a platform measuring a full 80 inches (203 cm) long. —

New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026 For truly tight quarters, a Murphy bed folds up against the wall when not in use, freeing the entire floor for daytime activities. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026 This stroller even folds with one hand and looks incredibly stylish to boot. —

Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026 Treatments include the Royal Glow Tech Facial, which folds in microdermabrasion, photobiomodulation and a Guerlain facial massage. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026

Noun

The Host is just one of a strange cast of characters to escape the loose folds of Noel Rhodes’ mind and make it on-time to the circus. —

Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026 The soft material complements a base that also evokes folds and ribbon-like loops in clay. —

Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026 Rolling alone failed in narrow folds, but combining vertical floating with horizontal swimming allowed successful traversal. —

Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026 The stay folds in two 90-minute spa treatments, forest bathing, breathwork, yoga and dining by Nobu. —

Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026 Self-standing folds to prevent the stroller from falling over when stored. —

ABC News, 12 May 2026 The design folds for storage, which matters in crowded airport environments. —

Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 Unlike traditional sleeper sofas with bulky pull-out mattresses, this slim design folds flat into a casual, lounge-style sleeping space. —

Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026 Everyone else finds out somewhere around week three of escrow and either scrambles or folds. —

Blake O'Shaughnessy, Fortune, 3 May 2026

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Stopping antidepressants roughly doubles the rate of returning depression symptoms — though a 2021 Cochrane review flagged that many trials did not distinguish true relapse from withdrawal symptoms misclassified as relapse.

— Jonathan Slater, STAT, 13 May 2026
Depending on your location, the market will also accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits while also offering a bonus that doubles purchasing power for fruits and vegetables.

— The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026