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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
Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 June 2026
When unfurled, the inner side of the shroud reveals a logo combining the numbers 2 and 8.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Tom Bogert, New York Times, 16 June 2026
His Bernstein had visceral, vernacular punch; his Verdi was ardent and spry; his Britten had the right textural grit; his Mozart unfurled with complicated grace.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The band members were surprised when fans unfurled a banner emblazoned with their lyrics, singing them as a rallying cry.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
The time is right when the plant has unfurled at least four sets of leaves.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
Earlier in the day, it was unfurled on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 6 June 2026
During a Washington Nationals baseball game on May 17, 2026, three people unfurled a large banner from the upper deck of Nationals Park displaying a link to a white nationalist website.
—Adam Eichen, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Susac emerged from his squat to fire a throw as Waldschmit unfurled a swing, and Miller immediately called the rookie backstop for interference.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Virtually every modern presidency has understood this, leaning into discretion and gesturing toward transparency even as new security measures have been unfurled over time.
—Neil Flanagan, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Adjective
The next-gen satellites have antennas that cover nearly 2,400 square feet (223 square meters) when unfurled — that's larger than any other commercial communications arrays ever deployed in space.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 June 2026
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
He was voted the most hated man in Australia, confronted about his comments at every media session, booed by the home crowd and, when Australia’s Ian Thorpe touched him out on the relay’s final leg, had to watch as the Australian team unfurled a now-infamous air guitar celebration.
—Tom Bogert, New York Times, 16 June 2026
His Bernstein had visceral, vernacular punch; his Verdi was ardent and spry; his Britten had the right textural grit; his Mozart unfurled with complicated grace.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The band members were surprised when fans unfurled a banner emblazoned with their lyrics, singing them as a rallying cry.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
The time is right when the plant has unfurled at least four sets of leaves.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
Earlier in the day, it was unfurled on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 6 June 2026
During a Washington Nationals baseball game on May 17, 2026, three people unfurled a large banner from the upper deck of Nationals Park displaying a link to a white nationalist website.
—Adam Eichen, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Susac emerged from his squat to fire a throw as Waldschmit unfurled a swing, and Miller immediately called the rookie backstop for interference.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Virtually every modern presidency has understood this, leaning into discretion and gesturing toward transparency even as new security measures have been unfurled over time.
—Neil Flanagan, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfurled
Adjective
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Fold one corner down to create a triangle (the rest of the towel should remain unfolded and look like a rectangle attached to the triangle).—
Lauren Wellbank,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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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
Verb
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It's been a number of weeks since a family friendly film opened wide, and with summer upon us, that makes for a majorly underserved market raring to return to theaters.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
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Then, in July 2024, after sharing her family's story on TikTok, an unexpected message opened the door to a new way of keeping their mother close.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Keeping the button down largely unbuttoned and the cuffs open keeps the look from feeling too buttoned up.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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Meanwhile at Gucci’s coed show, Demna offered up painted on black trousers, slung low on the hips with unbuttoned shirts.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The cabin was expanded to include sleep spaces and communal dining areas for ski students—thousands of Icelanders would pass through every summer season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The legacy of rules dates back to 1972, initially shaped by choreographer Texie Waterman and expanded during Suzanne Mitchell's directorship from 1976 to 1989.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The unlawful taking of articles from a motor vehicle, locked or unlocked.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
12 June 2026
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An unlocked iPhone can be wiped, removed from an Apple account and sold for much more.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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According to the agreement, the two sides are supposed to negotiate the issues in 60 days but Baghaei said the deadline could be extended if necessary.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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From packed streets to neighborhood businesses, the excitement surrounding the team's title has extended well beyond basketball.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Unfurled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfurled. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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