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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
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
That unfurled into the most fundamental reason the wide world of sports will be descending on Kansas City this June and July, with 650,000-plus visitors anticipated even before the base camp announcements.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
As more fans arrive, more banners are unfurled.
—Theo Lloyd-Hughes, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Kazakhstan’s flag was unfurled on the court at Rod Laver Arena after Rybakina had paraded the trophy around and posed for photos with her team.
—John Pye, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
But my first pregnancy unfurled more like a horror movie.
—Leah Donnella, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Jan. 2026
Amid the World Economic Forum’s confab in Davos, Switzerland—where coalition building and global cooperation are usually central themes—Trump unfurled a Western Hemisphere First school of thought that has roots in a Cold War understanding of geopolitical stasis.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
Harvest microgreens when stems are 2-3 inches tall and the plant’s first seed leaves have unfurled.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
The decline in capacity at state facilities unfurled as a spate of local hospitals across the country shuttered their psychiatric units, which disproportionately serve patients with Medicaid or who are uninsured.
—Sarah Jane Tribble, NPR, 22 Dec. 2025
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
Giant banners featuring the same image of a serious Trump staring pointedly into the camera were also unfurled on the Department of Labor and Department of Agriculture buildings.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
That unfurled into the most fundamental reason the wide world of sports will be descending on Kansas City this June and July, with 650,000-plus visitors anticipated even before the base camp announcements.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
As more fans arrive, more banners are unfurled.
—Theo Lloyd-Hughes, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Kazakhstan’s flag was unfurled on the court at Rod Laver Arena after Rybakina had paraded the trophy around and posed for photos with her team.
—John Pye, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
But my first pregnancy unfurled more like a horror movie.
—Leah Donnella, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Jan. 2026
Amid the World Economic Forum’s confab in Davos, Switzerland—where coalition building and global cooperation are usually central themes—Trump unfurled a Western Hemisphere First school of thought that has roots in a Cold War understanding of geopolitical stasis.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
Harvest microgreens when stems are 2-3 inches tall and the plant’s first seed leaves have unfurled.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
The decline in capacity at state facilities unfurled as a spate of local hospitals across the country shuttered their psychiatric units, which disproportionately serve patients with Medicaid or who are uninsured.
—Sarah Jane Tribble, NPR, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfurled
Adjective
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Flexible layouts adapt apps to the unfolded screen, making multitasking feel more natural.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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The retelling of how that night and the chaotic days that followed unfolded is based on a historical review of unclassified government documents, archived news articles, books, interviews with researchers, and more.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Ryan Gerard, 26, opened with consecutive second-place finishes.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The seventh-place Rams (17-10, 8-8) opened the game 1 of 10 on 3s and finished with 13, the most allowed by the Aztecs this season in regulation.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Shirts were also a focal point at Prada, particularly ones with trailing, unbuttoned cuffs.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Initially created to oversee the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, the board has since expanded to address conflicts worldwide.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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In 1998, the firm expanded into furniture with Mario Bellini’s revolutionary Bellini chair, which was awarded the prestigious Compasso d’Oro design award in 2001.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Deputies say Hernandez and Pickens were casing the apartment complex’s parking lot trying to get into unlocked cars before the shooting.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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The black door to unit 106 was closed but unlocked.—
Peter Hermann,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Her star turn had helped turn the Trojans around in recent weeks, powering a season-long win streak that was extended to six with a 66-59 victory over Wisconsin on Thursday.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Playing at Anfield a day after Arsenal extended its lead to nine points, Pep Guardiola’s chasers simply couldn't afford not to win.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Unfurled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfurled. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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