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as in expands
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 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
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as in appears
to come into view
the majestic landscape unfolded before us
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Recent Examples of unfolds
As the murder mystery unfolds on-screen, the cast also balances parenthood off-screen.
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Francesca Gariano, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
As the cognitive industrial revolution unfolds, doing nothing to reposition your organization may be a risky option.
—Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The grassy backyard unfolds down to the high banks of the river — making an ideal venue for weddings, birthday and anniversary parties, family reunions and other special events.
—John Turton, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Whatever scenario ultimately unfolds, Zaslav for one seemingly will see his wish for media biz consolidation realized.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
What might be a cacophony of notes in less skilled hands blends into a delicious harmony as dinner unfolds.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
But within those few episodes is a devastating story about a young boy who commits a horrendous crime that unfolds in excruciating detail, with each episode consisting of a single long shot.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
While litigation unfolds, people in prisons without air conditioning continue to endure the effects of extreme heat, which is often exacerbated by building materials that trap heat and humidity.
—Ivy Scott, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Bagsmart Hanging Toiletry Bag This bag from Bagsmart unfolds into a hangable, easy-to-access travel organizer big enough to hold all of your makeup and toiletries.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Francesca Gariano, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
As the cognitive industrial revolution unfolds, doing nothing to reposition your organization may be a risky option.
—Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The grassy backyard unfolds down to the high banks of the river — making an ideal venue for weddings, birthday and anniversary parties, family reunions and other special events.
—John Turton, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Whatever scenario ultimately unfolds, Zaslav for one seemingly will see his wish for media biz consolidation realized.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
What might be a cacophony of notes in less skilled hands blends into a delicious harmony as dinner unfolds.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
But within those few episodes is a devastating story about a young boy who commits a horrendous crime that unfolds in excruciating detail, with each episode consisting of a single long shot.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
While litigation unfolds, people in prisons without air conditioning continue to endure the effects of extreme heat, which is often exacerbated by building materials that trap heat and humidity.
—Ivy Scott, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Bagsmart Hanging Toiletry Bag This bag from Bagsmart unfolds into a hangable, easy-to-access travel organizer big enough to hold all of your makeup and toiletries.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfolds
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Either way, what a great result that expands theatrical audiences.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
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While Quark primarily operates in the polar regions, the company expands to subpolar destinations during the shoulder seasons, before the fleet repositions to the other side of the globe.—
Stefanie Waldek,
AFAR Media,
12 Sep. 2025
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But football evolves, and opponents will work out a team’s strengths and turn them into weaknesses.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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There is a particular relationship some mothers have with their sons that’s often labeled as helicopter parenting during childhood, but when these boys become men, the bond sometimes evolves into an uncomfortable obsession.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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But as both its capabilities and adoption expand, AI appears poised to outperform humans in certain tasks and in doing so automate away a significant portion of the workforce.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Though other accessibility tools on the market are increasingly focusing on live monitoring as well, what appears to set Glassbox Accessibility apart is the way in which it has been seamlessly integrated directly into the company’s existing enterprise analytics platform.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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At the bottom is a narrow region called the bladder neck, which opens into the urethra – the tube that carries urine out of the body.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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It’s presented in a treasure chest with smoke protruding as the chest opens, slowly displaying the cocktail itself as the smoke billows into the patron’s face, preparing their nostrils for the smokey aroma ahead.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Critical to healthy pregnancy outcomes, these hormones provide insights into how a pregnancy progresses.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Several episodes have already released with more coming as the season progresses.—
Kristi Dosh,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Her corner property, which once featured a standard lawn, now blooms with milkweeds, perennials and even fruit trees.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many daylilies are reblooming but the most notable of these is Stella de Oro, a yellow-orange variety that blooms uninterruptedly from spring to fall.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Other Side of the Contest Award shows focus on who wins, but every contest has another side.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The trend shows that attackers can leverage emerging AI during the hacking process, including attack scenario planning, malware development, building their tools and to impersonate job recruiters, said Mun Chong-hyun, director at Genians.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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With its calculatedly severe form, the film both distills and extends melodrama to avant-garde extremes.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
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The vision extends beyond test prep.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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