Synonyms of unfolds

unfolds

verb

present tense third-person singular of unfold

1

as in expands

to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area

carefully unfold that antique map so that it doesn't tear

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expands
• opens
• extends
• unfurls
• spreads (out)
• stretches (out)
• flares (out)
• fans (out)
• outstretches
• outspreads
• overspreads

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• closes
• folds
• contracts
• reduces
• condenses
• compresses
• compacts

2

as in evolves

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evolves
• progresses
• grows
• develops
• elaborates
• emerges
• proceeds
• matures
• ripens
• marches
• fares
• gets on
• advances
• materializes
• blossoms
• gets along
• plays out
• forges

3

as in flowers

to produce flowers

the rosebud unfolded literally overnight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flowers
• blooms
• blossoms
• burgeons
• blows
• leaves
• effloresces
• opens
• buds
• leafs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fades
• dies
• expires
• dries up
• withers
• shrivels
• drops
• perishes
• wilts

4

as in appears

to come into view

the majestic landscape unfolded before us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appears
• shows
• comes
• arrives
• looms
• rises
• materializes
• reappears
• happens
• emerges
• comes out
• turns up
• shows up
• erupts
• occurs
• arises
• resurfaces
• surfaces
• dawns
• debuts
• blossoms
• breaks out
• crops (up)
• bulks
• springs (up)
• breaks
• shoots (up)
• issues
• outcrops
• bobs (up)
• rematerializes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disappears
• goes (away)
• dissolves
• fades
• vanishes
• evaporates
• clears
• melts (away)
• leaves
• departs
• withdraws
• retires
• evanesces

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unfolds

Livestreaming integration allows for tracking wagers in the app as the action unfolds. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

As part of the experience, guests are seated at communal tables as the story of each dish unfolds, projected on the walls around them. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

As this revolution unfolds, the debris-clearing, satellite-rescuing capabilities of RPOs could ensure the sky doesn’t fall, keeping the orbital environment safe and accessible for all. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026

Guides, travel hosts, crew members, chefs, specialists, and partners form an extraordinary team around the guests, sharing their knowledge, anticipating needs, and quietly ensuring that the journey unfolds effortlessly. — Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Prejudice generally unfolds first through the initial incident and then its denial. — Kenneth L. Marcus, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

Still, as the day unfolds, the sun eases into a harmonious trine with Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, allowing room for the fog to lift. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

As this drama unfolds, Roy and Keeley attempt to make it to Chelsea in time for Roy’s induction into the ranks of Chelsea legends. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026

Who Builds The Execution Layer Part of the problem is how AI adoption typically unfolds inside most finance organizations. — John Gronen, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026