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
Mark Vena, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Key features: weight 8.7 oz / 249 g, size 7 x 5.55 x 5.47 inches / 178 x 141 x 139 mm unfolded, battery up to 31 minutes, video resolution 4K, 2.7K, 1080p, frame rate 4K 30 FPS / 2.7K up to 60 FPS 1080p up to 60 FPS.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 9 July 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
SharePlay might turn the unfolded screen into a collaborative canvas for gaming, streaming or brainstorming with friends and colleagues.
—Mark Vena, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Key features: weight 8.7 oz / 249 g, size 7 x 5.55 x 5.47 inches / 178 x 141 x 139 mm unfolded, battery up to 31 minutes, video resolution 4K, 2.7K, 1080p, frame rate 4K 30 FPS / 2.7K up to 60 FPS 1080p up to 60 FPS.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 9 July 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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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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The odd online friendship has since evolved into a recurring source of entertainment for followers—and this latest exchange only deepened that fascination.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The craft evolved through extensive and careful restoration into Sausalito’s most unique floating home.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Snapdragons bloomed in flower beds along the front walk.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Western ‘gaijin’ are heading to Japan in record numbers lately – when the cherry blossoms bloomed this April, there were 43% more American tourists in the country than in April 2024.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 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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In an email on May 7, 2025, Covington expressed interest in a battalion chief position that had just opened, according to the lawsuit.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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In Carmichael, employees at Hammerhead Games have opened a free in-store food closet that’s drawn steady traffic since launching a week ago.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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But as the race progressed, Mamdani’s natural charm, catchy social media videos and populist economic platform energized voters in the notoriously expensive city.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, center Motiejus Krivas had some juice entering last season but dealt with a foot injury in the preseason that got worse as the season progressed and ultimately resulted in him being shut down in December.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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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 30 Nov. 2025.
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