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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
What unfolds is a deeply personal chronicle of war, exile and heartbreak, as Israa grows up navigating adolescence, identity and belonging far from the home she was forced to leave.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
What unfolds, in eye-catching illustrations by Muhammad Asadullah, is a story of learning not just for Lester, but also for his mother.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
Kobabe’s memoir unfolds roughly chronologically, documenting eir process of self-discovery through experimentation, reading, and navigating evolving relationships.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
But playoff basketball rarely unfolds perfectly for a starting lineup.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
But as the deadly spectacle unfolds, that dream begins to crumble.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
Knowing what to do quickly can make a major difference in how the issue unfolds.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
For innovation badgeholders, the shift away from the Austin Convention Center will change how the conference unfolds across downtown.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
While celebs are constantly debuting buzzy new shades, the real forecast of what’s next unfolds in salons, where pros interpret inspiration photos and fine-tune custom formulas in real time.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
What unfolds, in eye-catching illustrations by Muhammad Asadullah, is a story of learning not just for Lester, but also for his mother.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
Kobabe’s memoir unfolds roughly chronologically, documenting eir process of self-discovery through experimentation, reading, and navigating evolving relationships.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
But playoff basketball rarely unfolds perfectly for a starting lineup.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
But as the deadly spectacle unfolds, that dream begins to crumble.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
Knowing what to do quickly can make a major difference in how the issue unfolds.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
For innovation badgeholders, the shift away from the Austin Convention Center will change how the conference unfolds across downtown.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
While celebs are constantly debuting buzzy new shades, the real forecast of what’s next unfolds in salons, where pros interpret inspiration photos and fine-tune custom formulas in real time.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfolds
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Your perspective expands quickly as the nurturing Moon lights your 9th House of Exploration, inviting ideas that refresh stuck viewpoints.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Typically the planes have a crew of three, but this expands to a basic crew of five when used for medical purposes.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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As technology evolves, the Super App may move from an ambitious concept to an everyday expectation.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Since the electronic structure of nickelates involves several energy bands, determining the exact carrier density is difficult, so the Hall coefficient served as a practical way to map how the system evolves.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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For the first time, there appears to be a commitment that Foxboro will incur no cost and will not have to worry about reimbursement processes.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Taleghan 2 appears to be deeply buried, similar to Fordow and Natanz, and its recent hardening may have prompted the use of extremely heavy bunker-busters.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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With Mack secured, the Chargers’ priority shifts to re-signing breakout defensive star Odafe Oweh before free agency opens Wednesday.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Get Morning Squawk directly to your inbox The Morning Squawk newsletter by Alex Harring is your rundown of five things to know before the stock market opens.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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In other words, in this context, looking ahead in the game, anticipating problems, coming up with solutions in the moment, and adopting new strategies as the game progresses.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2026
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In terms of lensing, Caswill and Ives soften the imagery as the film progresses in order to reflect the growing bond between the two lovers.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2026
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When Fritz competes on home soil, his tennis often blooms.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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When star jasmine blooms in late spring and early summer, a profusion of white, starlike flowers on its evergreen foliage perfumes the entire garden.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Satellite analysis by the AP shows that the school, as well as other targets struck the same day, had characteristics visible from the air that could have identified them as civilian sites before they were struck.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Fanning has been suspended without pay for assaulting two women, including his 30-year-old daughter, a court docket shows Thursday.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The tornado watch extends through central Oklahoma as well.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Operating within those parameters, the mystic outlands trend extends to some of the world’s most mesmerizing corners.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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