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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 unfurled
Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Cate Charron Protesters unfurled a 520-foot brown paper banner that partially stretched around the Statehouse.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Mar. 2026
Her Blossom Marble Bowl—carved from a single block of honeycomb or travertine marble in Rajasthan—is unfurled, like a flower caught in late bloom.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
On Friday, hundreds of Kurds carried flames in a procession up the mountain under purple-black storm clouds, leaving the burning burlap torches lighting the darkness next to a giant Kurdish flag unfurled by the path.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
Then, after the 2020 race cancellation debacle as the COVID-19 pandemic unfurled, Bahrain took over in that slot.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
In the end, the 35-minute event in the Brookfield Central High School gym on March 6 unfurled with few fireworks.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
That last satellite has since unfurled its 2,400-square-foot array of solar panels and antennas and is undergoing checkout testing.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Lanier and his colleagues unfurled a nearly 35-foot-long canvas banner with photos Kaley has posted on Instagram.
—CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
When unfurled, the inner side of the shroud reveals a logo combining the numbers 2 and 8.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
Felder reached into his backpack and unfurled a sign of his own.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Cate Charron Protesters unfurled a 520-foot brown paper banner that partially stretched around the Statehouse.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Mar. 2026
Her Blossom Marble Bowl—carved from a single block of honeycomb or travertine marble in Rajasthan—is unfurled, like a flower caught in late bloom.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
On Friday, hundreds of Kurds carried flames in a procession up the mountain under purple-black storm clouds, leaving the burning burlap torches lighting the darkness next to a giant Kurdish flag unfurled by the path.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
Then, after the 2020 race cancellation debacle as the COVID-19 pandemic unfurled, Bahrain took over in that slot.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
In the end, the 35-minute event in the Brookfield Central High School gym on March 6 unfurled with few fireworks.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
That last satellite has since unfurled its 2,400-square-foot array of solar panels and antennas and is undergoing checkout testing.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Lanier and his colleagues unfurled a nearly 35-foot-long canvas banner with photos Kaley has posted on Instagram.
—CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfurled
Adjective
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The unfolded detail does not go unnoticed and is very much respected and appreciated.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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Flexible layouts adapt apps to the unfolded screen, making multitasking feel more natural.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Suzuki opened the scoring with his 29th goal of the season, reaching the 100-point mark for the first time in his career.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Luostarinen opened the scoring just 23 seconds in, spinning into Samoskevich’s rebound and beating Woll from a tight angle.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally singer opted for a black trench coat and raw edge blue denim jeans, with a crisp white, unbuttoned shirt underneath.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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Paul Anthony Kelly opted for a classic silhouette in a black suit and crisp white shirt, left unbuttoned and forgoing a tie.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Liability protections for officers and directors were also expanded.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Under the leadership of former CEOs, including the late Thomas Storrs and Hugh McColl, Gentry was part of a team that expanded the bank far beyond North Carolina’s border.—
Chase Jordan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Someone entered an unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence in the 13000 block of Ravenwood Drive.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Tap the panel to open a Control screen with a circle that shows whether the door is locked or unlocked.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The two men forged a close friendship that extended to the wider Kennedy clan.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Each item functioned as both artifact and anecdote, offering insight into a man whose passions extended far beyond music.—
Preezy Brown,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Unfurled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfurled. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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