unfolded

adjective

un·​fold·​ed ˌən-ˈfōl-dəd How to pronounce unfolded (audio)
Synonyms of unfoldednext
: not folded

Examples of unfolded in a Sentence

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The retelling of how that night and the chaotic days that followed unfolded is based on a historical review of unclassified government documents, archived news articles, books, interviews with researchers, and more. Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025 Center the entire stack of sheets and the first pillowcase on the unfolded pillowcase. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2025 Key features: Weight 8.7 oz / 249 g, size 7 x 5.55 x 5.47 inches / 178 x 141 x 139 mm unfolded, battery up to 31 minutes, video resolution 4K, 2.7K, 1080p, frame rate 4K 30 FPS / 2.7K up to 60 FPS 1080p up to 60 FPS. Rich Owen, Space.com, 19 Nov. 2025 In the comments, one user asks her to clarify how the conversation about moving in unfolded. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unfolded

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unfolded was in 1683

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“Unfolded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfolded. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.

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