Synonyms
Examples of folder in a Sentence
a folder offering tips for heating one's home efficiently
Recent Examples on the Web
Authorities said the folder appeared to have been downloaded around August 2019.
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Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
It was later revealed that Neri had a folder on a device with the name of a minor victim.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 17 Apr. 2024
Once hired, employees said were required to send full-body shots of their outfits to Marsan, who kept them in a folder on his phone; some alleged that they were asked to send photos of their chest and feet as well.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
The default home screen includes folders for Google and Motorola apps, along with folders for Entertainment and Shopping.
—PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
Behind Smith were rows of folders detailing each death.
—Arelis R. Hernández, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
The only apps allowed to have badges are the social, chat, and email apps in the Comms folder.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Feb. 2024
For instance, some people have their email client configured to use anti-spam software and spam filters which scan emails for red flags and then re-route messages to the spam folder according to the set criteria.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
There are also Shopping and Entertainment folders with relevant apps and suggestions.
—PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2024
Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
It was later revealed that Neri had a folder on a device with the name of a minor victim.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 17 Apr. 2024
Once hired, employees said were required to send full-body shots of their outfits to Marsan, who kept them in a folder on his phone; some alleged that they were asked to send photos of their chest and feet as well.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
The default home screen includes folders for Google and Motorola apps, along with folders for Entertainment and Shopping.
—PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
Behind Smith were rows of folders detailing each death.
—Arelis R. Hernández, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
The only apps allowed to have badges are the social, chat, and email apps in the Comms folder.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Feb. 2024
For instance, some people have their email client configured to use anti-spam software and spam filters which scan emails for red flags and then re-route messages to the spam folder according to the set criteria.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
There are also Shopping and Entertainment folders with relevant apps and suggestions.
—PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Folder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folder. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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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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