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
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Respected retail analyst Neil Saunders had for years regularly posted pictures on social media showing extreme messiness at Macy’s stores—mounds of unfolded sweaters strewn on the floor or shelving that had fallen into disrepair—on social media.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Then everything unfolded in unexpected ways.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
In the comments, one user asks her to clarify how the conversation about moving in unfolded.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Respected retail analyst Neil Saunders had for years regularly posted pictures on social media showing extreme messiness at Macy’s stores—mounds of unfolded sweaters strewn on the floor or shelving that had fallen into disrepair—on social media.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
The shooting unfolded in the first-grade classroom where Zwerner was teaching students.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Then everything unfolded in unexpected ways.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfolded
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One Beijing site, which expanded by nearly 50% since 2020, is involved in the production of the vaunted DF-26 medium-range ballistic missile, according to the China Aerospace Studies Institute.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Since then, Butterfly World expanded to include two aviaries for tropical birds and an interactive lorikeet encounter area.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Individualized Wellness The bath has evolved from a spa-like retreat to a space designed for personalized wellness, becoming one of the most customizable areas in the home.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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The college has offered the training for decades, and its Automotive and Related Technology program has evolved with industry changes — including the advent of fuel injection, airbags and the rise of electric vehicles.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Metropolitan centers bloomed on their coastlines, and their core habitat transformed into a bustling waterway.—
Kelso Harper,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
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The promise of that sterling endorsement bloomed this year with Davis’ second solo album.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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Her nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times, The Nation, The Los Angeles Times and The New Yorker among others.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Brents, 25, sustained a torn MCL and meniscus in last year’s season opener and appeared in just two games last season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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In the two shots, Bertinelli is smiling brightly while wearing an unbuttoned white shirt.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Both characters are grinning, and Briney’s shirt is mostly unbuttoned and revealing tattoos on his torso.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Pruneyard Cinemas opened to a lot of fanfare in 2018, but its owners have been running uphill — and losing ground — since the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The business initially opened as a supply store, then added a taproom and eventually a restaurant.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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During the few months work was allowed to resume, construction progressed to around 87% completion, according to the developers’ legal filings.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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But as the season progressed, the [shudders] discourse really went off the rails.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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Julianne cited her sisters' accomplishments in their own fields, as well as their flourishing personal lives, as a reason why the sadness never flowered into full-on resentment.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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How has that crop flowered, developed, and matured?—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Unfolded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfolded. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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