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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
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.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The story unfolds in Agra during the 1990s, weaving together romantic elements with comedic beats and supernatural scares.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Evans, chairman Paraag Marathe, and sporting director Adam Underwood can be held to these rationales as United’s campaign unfolds.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Expecting dull days and strict rules, the boy instead stumbles into a world of delightful chaos and imagination – where outrageous stories are spun, and a world of wonder, memory, and mischief unfolds.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
When a raid unfolds, instructions are to get personal information of those arrested and record the action.
—Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
What unfolds is a finger-pointing game of Who’s Behaved Worse?
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
As the Lagos camp unfolds, Ogwumike’s vision is already being put into practice.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The new crime comedy Caught Stealing unfolds in the year 1998, traveling across a distinctly grungy New York City—all dingy subway platforms and drab Chinatown apartments.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The story unfolds in Agra during the 1990s, weaving together romantic elements with comedic beats and supernatural scares.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Evans, chairman Paraag Marathe, and sporting director Adam Underwood can be held to these rationales as United’s campaign unfolds.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Expecting dull days and strict rules, the boy instead stumbles into a world of delightful chaos and imagination – where outrageous stories are spun, and a world of wonder, memory, and mischief unfolds.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
When a raid unfolds, instructions are to get personal information of those arrested and record the action.
—Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
What unfolds is a finger-pointing game of Who’s Behaved Worse?
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
As the Lagos camp unfolds, Ogwumike’s vision is already being put into practice.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The new crime comedy Caught Stealing unfolds in the year 1998, traveling across a distinctly grungy New York City—all dingy subway platforms and drab Chinatown apartments.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfolds
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Now, even if the AL and NL were to stay, realignment is going to have to happen anyway once MLB expands to 32 teams.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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The film expands on the novel Stabat Mater by Tiziano Scarpa, which in turn is based on the real life of Vivaldi who was a Roman Catholic priest and taught at the Ospedale della Pietà for almost 30 years.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
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Financial advisors serve as objective third parties who can help define and align goals between you and your partner as your family evolves.—
Paula Thielen,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In recognizing the changing market conditions, particularly the rise of AI, the court seemed to acknowledge a longstanding criticism by those who argue that the tech industry evolves so rapidly that legal remedies are ineffective at best, and can potentially even do more harm than good.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement GSF posted videos on social media showing the incident, later followed by a video showing damage to the vessel with burn marks on what appears to be the main deck.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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But the notion of mysterious objects hurtling through the air in a way that appears intelligently controlled is hard to seperate from the stigma of little green men and flying saucers.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The whisky opens with the scent of dark cherries, raisins, and Brazil-nut toffee, touched with marzipan and date caramel.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Now, a grown-up Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) faces new and familiar frights after her equally goth daughter, Astrid (Jenna Ortega), opens a portal to the Netherworld and reawakens everyone's favorite pinstriped ghost.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The director thrives on these kinds of connections, planting her themes like a tree whose roots spread deeper and wider as the movie progresses.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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The org chart becomes clearer as the season progresses, but that also involves both Ken and Esmeralda’s subplots drifting away from the main action.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 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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Thanks to amazing performances, wild fashion choices, and unexpected moments, the MTV Video Music Awards is typically one of the buzzier awards shows — and this year was no exception.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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This forecast cone from the National Hurricane Center shows only the probable path of the center of a storm.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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This pathway also extends to the investor's spouse and children under 21.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The value of the league's content extends beyond rights fees.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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