as in unfurled
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as in expanded
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
carefully unfold that antique map so that it doesn't tear
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as in evolved
to gradually become clearer or more detailed
as the situation unfolded, it became clear that more help would be needed the movie became more interesting once the mystery began to unfold
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as in appeared
to come into view
the majestic landscape unfolded before us
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Recent Examples of unfolded
Ewan Spence, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
The unfolded depth has a similar reduction, from 6.9mm to 5.1mm.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
James Brizuela, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
The sequence that enabled Crystal Palace to extend Chelsea’s winter malaise into 2025 unfolded with grim inevitability in the 82nd minute at Selhurst Park.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
With all that said, the 9 Pro Fold is built around the expansive unfolded display, offering the tablet experience in a smartphone when running a single app.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
The unfolded depth has a similar reduction, from 6.9mm to 5.1mm.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Verb
Jones signed a four-year, $160 million extension, which became one of the worst deals in history based on what has unfolded since that extension.
—James Brizuela, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
The sequence that enabled Crystal Palace to extend Chelsea’s winter malaise into 2025 unfolded with grim inevitability in the 82nd minute at Selhurst Park.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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The White House did note that the tariffs can be expanded.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The first restaurant opened in 2011 in Red Bank and then expanded to Toms River, Newark (a permanent location in Rutgers University) and Jersey City (a permanent location in New Jersey City University).—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The combination of these factors led to the bird’s extinction, showing how the arrival of humans and invasive species can rapidly decimate a species that had evolved in isolation without natural defenses against such threats.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Give familiar movements a makeover The brain has evolved to seek out novelty.—
Katy Bowman,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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The governing Liberals had appeared poised for a historic defeat, but polls indicate that Carney has recently opened up a lead over Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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The 31-year-old country star appeared as the musical guest on the Saturday, March 29, episode of the late-night comedy show.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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The two-time First Lady also chose a Dolce & Gabbana tailored black blazer with wide satin lapels over an unbuttoned white top for her official 2025 White House portrait that was photographed by Régine Mahaux.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Momoa completed the look with a slightly unbuttoned white dress shirt and accessorized with sunglasses.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Tesla's share price began to gain ground against yesterday's losses after the stock market opened for trading on Tuesday morning.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Los Angeles Rams made a massive splash before the NFL free agency tampering window even opened.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Allen — who has steadily received more playing time as the season has progressed based on his defense but has also shown flashes offensively and has displayed solid free-throw shooting — played the best of the bunch, scoring nine points in 22 minutes of play and grabbing five rebounds.—
Grant Salsman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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Supermodel Heidi Klum, who progressed into a mainstay judge of American’s Got Talent on NBC, is returning to her roots in the reality/competition space.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The deadline to gather the documentation and money needed to register them was approaching, but Barcelona showed no signs of having the situation under control.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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However, Barcelona showed a concentration and seriousness befitting of what was asked of them, but unbecoming of the turbulent moment this squad are going through.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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This policy appears to have extended to interactions with the press as well.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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There, organizers counted 6,000 peaceful protesters who filled the State Street Bridge over the Fox River and extended for several blocks in either direction.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Unfolded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfolded. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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