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as in to flop
to be unsuccessful
the business folded after just two months
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as in pack
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 fold
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
In ground mode, the three-wheeled two-seater moves along the road much like any other car, with its wings folded in beneath its body, and its tail folded into the rear.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
That being said, the monsters in Pan's Labyrinth are horrifying — particularly the Pale Man, a humanoid creature covered in folds of loose, almost translucent skin whose eyeballs are memorably embedded into the palms of its hands.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Verb
There's a little bit of storage underneath the rear cargo area and those third- and second-row seats can be folded flat for large cargo.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
In ground mode, the three-wheeled two-seater moves along the road much like any other car, with its wings folded in beneath its body, and its tail folded into the rear.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
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The deal brings the two-time Oscar-winning actress into the Universal fold alongside some of the studio’s other buzzy first-look relationships with filmmakers like Jordan Peele, Steven Spielberg, the Daniels, David Leitch, and more.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
That being said, the monsters in Pan's Labyrinth are horrifying — particularly the Pale Man, a humanoid creature covered in folds of loose, almost translucent skin whose eyeballs are memorably embedded into the palms of its hands.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fold
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Whether that includes drink and soundtrack pairings, listening bars with mixologists doubling as DJs, or multi-sensory restaurants, 2025 embraces fresh and meaningful experiences for consumers.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
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In 2021, the number of anti-trans bills (155) introduced nearly doubled from 2020, when there were 85.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Lots of coaches who were spectacularly successful in college football have flopped in the NFL, among them Urban Meyer, Nick Saban, Steve Spurrier and Lou Holtz.Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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But there are a couple other obvious reasons Miyagi-Do is flopping, one of which Sam and Devon can immediately diagnose: Johnny and Daniel are not gelling.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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Hyundai Santa Fe: Hyundai’s top-selling SUV breaks from the pack with standout looks, upscale interior design and materials and competitive pricing.Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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Seeing Murray use hot packs to keep the knees and ankles warm at halftime helped inspire Braun to use them.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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The long-fragile governing coalition led by the Social Democrats finally collapsed, meaning the country will have new elections in early 2025.Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Since Musk took over Twitter two years ago, the site has collapsed content guardrails, laid off more than 80% of employees and turned the site's verification badges into a pay-to-play system where users can pay to amplify the reach of their posts.Bobby Allyn, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
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While there is interest in them, especially from a younger crowd, their cost and durability are significant concerns.Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Footage of the event shows a sizeable crowd gathering to take part in yet another chapter of the musician’s impressive year.Billboard Staff, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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And businesses could also lease the land but fail to utilize it.Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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All the remaining works sold; 15 went for prices at or above their high estimate, while 12 sold within estimate and 15 failed to meet their low estimates.Brian Boucher for ArtNews, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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In this formulation, caffeine constricts blood vessels to reduce puffiness and dark circles, while Caudalie’s patented ingredient, Viniferine is a natural compound derived from grapevine sap and stalks, to help reduce hyperpigmentation by inhibiting melanin production.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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The direction of this acceleration points toward the center, and its magnitude depends on the radius of the circle (r) and the speed (v): But what causes an object to accelerate?Rhett Allain, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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Thus, consumption of THCV can be beneficial for those who struggle with weight gain and/or food craving.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Historians are struggling to recover their inexpressible secrets.Erin Maglaque, The New York Review of Books, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fold. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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