as in to expand
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
after the protestors had unfurled their banner, it stretched from one side of the visitors' gallery to the other
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Recent Examples of unfurl
In the closing moments of Saturday’s return match at Snapdragon, according to the posts, Galaxy supporters belonging to Angel City Brigade unfurled the flag and held it upside down.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Since President Donald Trump returned to office in January and unfurled a flurry of executive orders and directives, Colorado has joined with blue-state allies to file 20 lawsuits challenging those and other actions — a rate of more than one suit per week.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 May 2025
On his 90th pitch of the afternoon, Ray reached back and unfurled a 95 mph fastball to strike out James Wood, ending his afternoon on his own terms.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
Before the game, the supporters unfurled a tifo display, with choreography, honouring that last Bologna team to win the trophy, also at the Olimpico, 51 years ago.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Since President Donald Trump returned to office in January and unfurled a flurry of executive orders and directives, Colorado has joined with blue-state allies to file 20 lawsuits challenging those and other actions — a rate of more than one suit per week.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 May 2025
On his 90th pitch of the afternoon, Ray reached back and unfurled a 95 mph fastball to strike out James Wood, ending his afternoon on his own terms.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
Before the game, the supporters unfurled a tifo display, with choreography, honouring that last Bologna team to win the trophy, also at the Olimpico, 51 years ago.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfurl
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Trump’s memo will go into the history books as a moment when presidential power expanded to put under his control a military force aimed at U.S. civilians.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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This season, the hotel has also expanded with the renovation of a neighboring building, unveiling 25 new rooms each designed around an outdoor patio with sea views.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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The Pacers finally broke open a close game by opening the second half on a 9-0 run, then extended their lead to 78-63 courtesy of three straight 3-pointers — two from Thomas Bryant and one from Andrew Nembhard.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Flower food helps keep bacteria out of the water and extend the lifespan of your cut blooms.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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The attack unfolded against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war, which continues to inflame global tensions and has contributed to a spike in antisemitic violence in the United States.—
Colleen Slevin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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In the days since, an intense manhunt has unfolded, which authorities said is currently focused in north central Arkansas region.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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O’Sullivan went to his ace to open the regional with his freshman jitters behind him.—
Jackson Castellano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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In late 2023, PS opened a second location at the busiest airport in the world, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).—
Chris Dong,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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