as in unfolded
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as in opened
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
Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Fangio immediately sent five rushers, and Daniels unfurled a 51-yard completion to Dyami Brown, who beat Slay deep downfield.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Shortly after kick-off, some supporters in the away end unfurled a banner taking aim at Rashford.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
In Wayne’s greenhouse—where tomato seedings unfurled each spring—we’d gather for Christmas dinner, the trusses wound with twinkle lights and the long table laid with votives.
—Anna Noyes, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
But instead, the Eagles unfurled a demoralizing 21-play, 99-yard drive that ended with Hurts kneeling.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Oversized copies of Israel’s Declaration of Independence were also unfurled at the rallies.
—Ben Krull, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
The Dodgers came and went without them being unfurled in celebration.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
The spacecraft, which is the size of a basketball court with its solar wings unfurled, carries an array of nice specialized instruments to study an ocean believed to be buried 10 to 15 miles under the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa.
—Peter Weber, theweek, 15 Oct. 2024
Verb
The flag Each year, Hudson's unfurled the biggest American flag in the world.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Fangio immediately sent five rushers, and Daniels unfurled a 51-yard completion to Dyami Brown, who beat Slay deep downfield.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Shortly after kick-off, some supporters in the away end unfurled a banner taking aim at Rashford.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
In Wayne’s greenhouse—where tomato seedings unfurled each spring—we’d gather for Christmas dinner, the trusses wound with twinkle lights and the long table laid with votives.
—Anna Noyes, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
But instead, the Eagles unfurled a demoralizing 21-play, 99-yard drive that ended with Hurts kneeling.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Oversized copies of Israel’s Declaration of Independence were also unfurled at the rallies.
—Ben Krull, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
The Dodgers came and went without them being unfurled in celebration.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
The spacecraft, which is the size of a basketball court with its solar wings unfurled, carries an array of nice specialized instruments to study an ocean believed to be buried 10 to 15 miles under the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa.
—Peter Weber, theweek, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfurled
Adjective
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For example, Bolden styled him in a full khaki Zegna suit with an unfolded lapel, popped collar and gold jewelry.—
Greg Emmanuel,
Essence,
21 Dec. 2024
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My bed is unmade, a pile of unfolded laundry sits over my right shoulder, and a $9.99 Muhammad Ali poster hangs on my wall.—
thehustle.co,
thehustle.co,
1 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Tesla's share price began to gain ground against yesterday's losses after the stock market opened for trading on Tuesday morning.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Southern Soul was among the early wave of new-school restaurants that opened just after the turn of the 21st century, giving contemporary twists to old Southern classics.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The top, which has a chest pocket, can be buttoned and tucked into the bottoms or unbuttoned with a tank layered beneath it for a breezier look.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Her structured, baby bump-hugging gown was layered beneath a cropped tuxedo jacket, unbuttoned just enough to reveal her third pregnancy nonchalantly but intentionally.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
Verb
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The White House did note that the tariffs can be expanded.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The chain, founded in New Orleans in 1972, has expanded to more than 65 sites across the country—more than 30 of which opened last year—with annual sales surpassing $129 million (£100 million) in 2024.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This policy appears to have extended to interactions with the press as well.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Two innings later, France extended the lead to 2-0 with an opposite-field single off Lugo to score Correa, who doubled with two outs and advanced to third on a wild pitch ahead of an intentional walk of Larnach.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Unfurled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfurled. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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