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

Within that room unfolds the tale of the Swiss architect of the title, told in occasionally laborious ways. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026

McLaughlin’s most notable change concerns the frame of the play, which now unfolds in a disaster relief center. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Then, for reasons best discovered as the documentary unfolds, Tez decided to do it again, only with a far greater distance and more traumatic motivating factors. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

At the same time, creative work unfolds within systems that often reward caution. — Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Castellón To the north, Castellón unfolds as a mountainous marvel where medieval citadels, golden beaches, and tiny fishing villages create a landscape of contrasts, with the scent of citrus perfuming the air. — Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

The novel explores the challenges of making a life both within and without the arts, and how that unfolds from adolescence into adulthood. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026

For the first time since the brand’s relaunch, the campaign unfolds across iconic New York City locations, where the city’s energy, texture and light become an extension of the collection. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Watch as the action unfolds from East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, GA. — Data Skrive, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026