unfurl
verb
un·furl
ˌən-ˈfər(-ə)l 
unfurled; unfurling; unfurls
: to release from a furled state
unfurled the sails
: to open out from or as if from a furled state : unfold
The flowers are starting to unfurl.
Examples of unfurl in a Sentence
after the protestors had unfurled their banner, it stretched from one side of the visitors' gallery to the other
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The band members were surprised when fans unfurled a banner emblazoned with their lyrics, singing them as a rallying cry.
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ABC News, 12 June 2026
The time is right when the plant has unfurled at least four sets of leaves.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
Waterford will stage an immersive brand experience celebrating craftsmanship and Irish hospitality, anchored by a classic Irish bar, while Wedgwood will unfurl its own immersive experience dedicated to prestige and craft.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Just be sure to install cages before the leaves unfurl to ensure that the stems can fit through the openings in the grate.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
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ABC News, 12 June 2026
The time is right when the plant has unfurled at least four sets of leaves.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
Waterford will stage an immersive brand experience celebrating craftsmanship and Irish hospitality, anchored by a classic Irish bar, while Wedgwood will unfurl its own immersive experience dedicated to prestige and craft.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Just be sure to install cages before the leaves unfurl to ensure that the stems can fit through the openings in the grate.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unfurl
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“Unfurl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfurl. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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unfurl
verb
un·furl
ˌən-ˈfər(-ə)l
: to loose from a furled state : open or spread : unfold
unfurl sails
unfurl a flag
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