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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After the match, fans unfurled banners in the stands which read ‘Love Tottenham, Hate Enic’ and ‘Promised Success.
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Tottenham Hotspur, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Only at the start of April do these flowers begin to unfurl in delicate clusters, their petals heavy with dew and a sweet, cloying scent.
—Amelia Dhuga, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Advertisement Susan stressed that talent is untapped all over the world, and that the right opportunity is all that’s needed to unfurl a child’s potential.
—Connor Greene, Time, 22 May 2026
Susac emerged from his squat to fire a throw as Waldschmit unfurled a swing, and Miller immediately called the rookie backstop for interference.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
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Tottenham Hotspur, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Only at the start of April do these flowers begin to unfurl in delicate clusters, their petals heavy with dew and a sweet, cloying scent.
—Amelia Dhuga, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Advertisement Susan stressed that talent is untapped all over the world, and that the right opportunity is all that’s needed to unfurl a child’s potential.
—Connor Greene, Time, 22 May 2026
Susac emerged from his squat to fire a throw as Waldschmit unfurled a swing, and Miller immediately called the rookie backstop for interference.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
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“Unfurl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfurl. Accessed 4 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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