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as in to expand
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 to evolve
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 to appear
to come into view
the majestic landscape unfolded before us
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Recent Examples of unfold
The film unfolds as a lyrical meditation on long-distance love, personal ambition, and the delicate emotional gravity that holds people together.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
The incident unfolded on Saturday, May 31, at the Shanghai Disneyland Resort.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 3 June 2025
So there is conflict for many when watching the celebrations unfold.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The forum unfolded against a backdrop of rising campus anxiety over immigration enforcement.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
The incident unfolded on Saturday, May 31, at the Shanghai Disneyland Resort.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 3 June 2025
So there is conflict for many when watching the celebrations unfold.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The forum unfolded against a backdrop of rising campus anxiety over immigration enforcement.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfold
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Trump’s memo will go into the history books as a moment when presidential power expanded to put under his control a military force aimed at U.S. civilians.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Stablecoins are often treated as satellites of U.S. monetary policy—dollar proxies that expand liquidity and shore up Treasury demand.—
Jemma Green,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Formed in the 1950s, the original trio: O’Kelly, Rudolph, and Ronald Isley, brought gospel harmonies to rhythm and blues, later evolving into soul, funk, and rock trailblazers.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
5 June 2025
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Director Kingsley described how the project evolved from its comedic roots.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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Some flowers bloom at the beginning of spring, while others begin to flower at the end of the summer or early fall and can bloom for a couple of days or weeks.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Visit in spring to avoid the worst of the crowds, and see the landscape awash in seasonal wildflower blooms.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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The sculpture appears in the form of a glass cube, which glows with light that changes color based on live temperature data taken from the Hoh Rain Forest in near Seattle, Washington State.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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Windhorst appeared on the ESPN show 'NBA Today to discuss the situation.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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The stakes of this inquiry extend far beyond philosophical curiosity.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Flower food helps keep bacteria out of the water and extend the lifespan of your cut blooms.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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In the decades since, PEOPLE has grown to become the iconic brand it is known as today — expanding from a newsstand-only publication to now include digital news coverage and social media coverage, as well as a new app, among other ventures.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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At the peak of the Space Race in the 1950s and 1960s, home design started to reflect the growing interest in space exploration and futurism, which led to atomic decor spiking in popularity.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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As temperatures increase, so will flowering and fruiting.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Most home plantings need well over a year to grow large enough to flower and fruit.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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That same month, public records show East Carolina University entered an 18-month, $50,450 contract with Deloitte for consulting services related to its athletic department.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
1 June 2025
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However, the High Priestess shows February being full of rest and healing, urging you to slow down and listen to your intuition… because your sixth sense is strong for a reason.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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“Unfold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfold. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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