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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
Here are five prospects Kings fans should know and keep an eye on as the tournament unfolds.
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026
For now, however, the fight is unfolding on sidewalks and storefronts across California as petition sheets fill with signatures.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
In considering an ideal site for a housing project, the fair board is also weighing external factors such as the rail relocation process that will unfold in Del Mar in the coming years.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Exactly how much prices will rise depends on how military and political events unfold.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026
For now, however, the fight is unfolding on sidewalks and storefronts across California as petition sheets fill with signatures.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
In considering an ideal site for a housing project, the fair board is also weighing external factors such as the rail relocation process that will unfold in Del Mar in the coming years.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Exactly how much prices will rise depends on how military and political events unfold.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfold
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Other bank expansions in Charlotte Several other banks have been expanding in the Charlotte region, too.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Production plans call for an initial deployment of dozens of units this year, scaling to thousands annually as manufacturing capacity expands.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Wall Dancers traces how freedom and state control evolved online — a dynamic that may influence the artificial intelligence race.—
Timothy McLaughlin,
Bloomberg,
20 Mar. 2026
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Cornyn later expounded on his evolving thoughts about the legislative filibuster.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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The winning details were a bronze sculpture of a goldfish next to the television; a blooming orchid on the desk; the bowl of clementines next to a Sonos speaker on the bedside table; and, on the loveseat, a cozy wool throw blanket with a pattern that resembled that of Thai silks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Limelight hydrangeas bloom from mid-summer to autumn with flower color fading to pinkish red.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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The project does not appear to have been filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as of Thursday, but an affiliated project's TDLR filings offer more insights into the site development plans.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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Nam said the cause was not immediately known, but the blaze appeared to have spread rapidly, with witnesses reporting an explosion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Bruins star winger David Pastrnak extended his point streak against Montreal to 14 games, tying Bobby Orr for the longest by a Bruins player against the Canadiens.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Ahead of a meeting in Brussels, the European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc's foreign ministers would discuss possibly extending a naval mission that protects ships in the Red Sea to the Strait of Hormuz, without giving any details.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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California and the nation as a whole has recently experienced a growing measles outbreak, with 29 cases reported in California and more than 1,300 nationwide.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Recent conflicts highlight the growing role of drones in combat.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Warm-Season Grasses These grasses are the opposite, growing in the spring after a dormant winter and flowering and setting seed in the fall just before winter returns.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Big Leaf, Oak Leaf, Mountain, and Climbing hydrangeas flower on old growth and respond best to pruning after blooming.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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The National Weather Service forecast for a point near Loveland Pass — at an elevation of 11,020 feet — shows overnight lows are not expected to drop below freezing until Sunday night.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Security footage widely shared online shows a man wearing a black beanie, sunglasses, a green tank top and brown shorts approaching Moo Deng and her mother, Jona, while holding a tablet, apparently recording or taking photos.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Unfold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfold. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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