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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 vehicle pulled into the Union at 16th apartment complex, and what unfolded was one suspect running from the vehicle, one shooting at the officer, and two more who fled and were caught in the complex.
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Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
In the series—which begins in the early 1960s and unfolds in a linear timeline—after two wars within five years, Indian physicist Homi Jehangir Bhabha publicly advocates for India to become a nuclear power.
—Time, 13 Aug. 2025
The Oscar nominee explained that was conflicted on how to properly handle the lively situation unfolding around him.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In an interview, Pryor said the deputy's actions were unacceptable given the subject's age, regardless of how the series of events truly unfolded.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
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Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
In the series—which begins in the early 1960s and unfolds in a linear timeline—after two wars within five years, Indian physicist Homi Jehangir Bhabha publicly advocates for India to become a nuclear power.
—Time, 13 Aug. 2025
The Oscar nominee explained that was conflicted on how to properly handle the lively situation unfolding around him.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In an interview, Pryor said the deputy's actions were unacceptable given the subject's age, regardless of how the series of events truly unfolded.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfold
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In the near term, Baxter said the brand will expand its lightweight and cooling platforms to increase penetration in southern climates.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, the company opened its first cafe in New York City in 2021 and has since expanded to four locations, two in New York and two in California.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Even as beauty standards and workplace culture have evolved over time, some negative attitudes persist.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Get Property Play directly to your inbox CNBC's Property Play with Diana Olick covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, delivered weekly to your inbox.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, Medellín blooms with eternal spring—its hillsides alive with orchids and sky-sailing cable cars.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Sunflowers are beginning to bloom around Kansas City, and farms and fields are welcoming visitors to come explore their lands and take pictures with the big bright beauties.—
Joseph Hernandez
August 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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Actually, with rookie starter Carlos Narvaez suffering what appeared to be a strained knee in Tuesday's game against the Royals, the Boston catcher position from top to bottom suddenly looks shaky.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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Spoons appears to be about 3 years old, the zoo staff estimates.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The Buckeyes extended their record of being ranked in the preseason to 72 years.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Hours before the higher tariffs were set to kick in, the two countries on Monday announced the tariff truce will be extended to mid-November.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
12 Aug. 2025
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Over the second quarter, B2B revenues grew 12.2 percent to total 262.4 million euros.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
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To trace their growing influence on Trump, consider Nvidia’s H20 chip.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
6 Aug. 2025
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Celebrating 15 years in 2025, the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens is a bedrock of the community, welcoming all to enjoy its shaded walkways, flowering native gardens, and acres of wetlands and mangrove forests.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The wooden exterior of the house, partly covered with flowering vines, gives the place the feel of a vacation getaway.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Imports from China early this year had surged to beat Trump's tariffs, but dropped steeply in June, Commerce Department data showed last week.—
Trevor Hunnicutt,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Records show that DeSantis’ office pushed for the change.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Unfold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfold. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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