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adjective

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as in unfurled

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verb

past tense of unfold
1
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 bloomed
to produce flowers the rosebud unfolded literally overnight

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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
Adjective
The unfolded detail does not go unnoticed and is very much respected and appreciated. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Mar. 2026 Flexible layouts adapt apps to the unfolded screen, making multitasking feel more natural. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
All this unfolded at a time of relative global peace, so the special interest decision-making model amplified the entrenchment of these companies and created a mosaic of military platforms and systems. — Dan Driscoll, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026 Toro said her 6- and 8-year-old children were nearby when the robbery unfolded. — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfolded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfolded
  1. unfurled
  2. expanded
  3. evolved
  4. bloomed
  5. appeared
  6. unbuttoned
  7. opened
  8. progressed
Adjective
  • One of the key features is the dramatic spiral roof, which takes cues from an unfurled Chinese folding fan, a space that is accessible to visitors and serves as an observation deck overlooking the Huangpu River and the city's skyline.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
  • The Waseca County Honor Guard carried the flag out of the fairgrounds hall, and with about 35 volunteers around its perimeter, the red, white and blue was fully unfurled in all its glory for the first time in decades.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of unfurled
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  • Through the development and community adoption of RPO, RoboParty expanded its technical capabilities to cover core actuators, robot bodies, motion control, dexterous manipulation and robotics software systems.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Trump has expanded that all around the room, stacking the walls with portraits including those of George Washington, Andrew Jackson and Benjamin Franklin.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of expanded
Verb
  • Husted and other Republicans could use a messaging win on the data center front, which has evolved in recent months into a potent campaign issue as opponents seek stricter guardrails for developers.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
  • In response, Banesco USA has continued to invest in key markets like Palm Beach County, which has evolved into a year-round business hub, and Broward County, where demand remains strong for expansion, real estate activity, and long-term growth.
    — JP Shaffer, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of evolved
Verb
  • If your orchid hasn’t bloomed in several months, that’s actually normal.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026
  • When London Craft Week, an annual celebration of the handmade, unfurled across the center of the city this past May, the work of a thousand or so makers bloomed out of every corner.
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of bloomed
Verb
  • Late in the game, Tyquan Thornton made a 45-yard reception but appeared to seriously injury his ankle as he was tackled.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
  • According to a photo from the scene, one appeared to have blood on its hind leg; the other appeared relieved to have its friend back.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of appeared
Adjective
  • His unbuttoned shirt revealed his bare chest, which was accessorized by several multi-colored leis.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Elsewhere in Sun Valley, Karlie Kloss and her husband Joshua Kushner looked stylistically aligned, with each wearing a crewneck T-shirt beneath an unbuttoned oversized shirt.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
Definition of unbuttoned
Verb
  • In June, the group opened a series of arena dates ahead of Turnpike Troubadours and Muscadine Bloodline.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Sayegh, who owns the five-screen cinema in Cranford, near to New York City, will mark the centennial with a throwback screening of Padlocked, the silent film that opened the theater’s doors on November 29, 1926, with an accompanying organ player.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of opened
Verb
  • Yet as the evening progressed to the main marquee sale, buyer caution and risk aversion became clear.
    — Hok-hang Cheung, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The applicant portal supports people who have progressed through portions of the special-agent hiring process, making the type of information potentially involved especially sensitive.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
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“Unfolded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfolded. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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