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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
From either direction, the canyon unfolds mile by mile, an unexpected desert Eden where fall lingers long after it’s faded elsewhere and silence fills the space crowds never reach.
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Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
The majority of the action, however, unfolds in a claustrophobic one-shot inside a tent, with our heroes quaking at the whoops and cries surrounding them.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
The home at 4573 Greenview Drive unfolds across 4,523 square feet with four en suite bedrooms and pleasant surprises around every corner.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Nearly the entire movie then unfolds in a flashback that dramatizes Hedda’s account of the party.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Directed by Sara Talab, this evocative period drama unfolds in 1960s Jeddah, where a young musician’s life is upended when illness robs him of his hearing.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
With arrangements that strategically pull instruments in and out to evoke vivid imagery, the song unfolds with dramatic twists while maintaining a sense of musical exhilaration.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
As the holiday season unfolds, Bergdorf Goodman also offers Loro Piana gift ideas.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
And while hotel ballrooms are a popular option, there’s a certain type of magic that unfolds with a full buyout.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2025
Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
The majority of the action, however, unfolds in a claustrophobic one-shot inside a tent, with our heroes quaking at the whoops and cries surrounding them.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
The home at 4573 Greenview Drive unfolds across 4,523 square feet with four en suite bedrooms and pleasant surprises around every corner.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Nearly the entire movie then unfolds in a flashback that dramatizes Hedda’s account of the party.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Directed by Sara Talab, this evocative period drama unfolds in 1960s Jeddah, where a young musician’s life is upended when illness robs him of his hearing.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
With arrangements that strategically pull instruments in and out to evoke vivid imagery, the song unfolds with dramatic twists while maintaining a sense of musical exhilaration.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
As the holiday season unfolds, Bergdorf Goodman also offers Loro Piana gift ideas.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
And while hotel ballrooms are a popular option, there’s a certain type of magic that unfolds with a full buyout.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfolds
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Stricter Rules Take Effect The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed earlier this year, expands the age range for able-bodied adults without dependents who fall under SNAP’s three-month time limit.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Johnston told Cartoon Brew that the movie expands the book's short, chaotic structure into a full-length story while staying true to Dahl’s humor.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Aging also continuously evolves around technological and societal advancement.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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As technology evolves and companies grow, legacy systems are usually the first to go, said Kevin Thompson, the CEO of 9i Capital Group and the host of the 9innings podcast.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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To end the post, Kardashian Barker shared two more throwback photos with Kardashian on what appears to be a night out with friends.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Officers say the German shorthair mix appears healthy, aside from a few porcupine needles, and will be taken to a veterinarian for evaluation.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Get Morning Squawk directly in your inbox CNBC’s Morning Squawk recaps the biggest stories investors should know before the stock market opens, every weekday morning.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Visitors can stay in the beloved 21c Museum Hotel in downtown Bentonville, which is filled with art throughout, or the soon-to-open lifestyle hotel The Compton, which opens in fall 2025 on Bentonville's historic square.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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Experimental drugs that could help them are being held up while their disorder progresses daily, their dad said.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Emergency agencies will continue to issue alerts as the system progresses, and utility companies are preparing for possible outages and restoration work.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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And despite the common misconception, goldenrod is not a source of seasonal allergies (ragweed, which blooms at the same time, is the real culprit).—
Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hardy cyclamen is a perennial, which blooms in late summer to autumn with the leaves remaining evergreen throughout the winter.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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However, some research shows the divide may not be simply between rich and poor — but rather, that the benefits from these cards go to those with high credit scores at the expense of those with low credit scores.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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That matchup alone shows his significance to the contest.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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As for Elite World Group’s partnership with Asia Kingston, this also extends to the development of tech gadgets, encompassing the likes of earphones, headphones, portable speakers, smartwatches and power banks.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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The emphasis on friendship and common experiences extends into the respondents’ narrative preferences.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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