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
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The designs will be unfurled from Tuesday to Friday in Shanghai, at the China International Furniture Fair, known as CIFF.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
When To Divide Hostas Spring is the best time to divide hostas because the shoots are emerging and the leaves haven’t fully unfurled.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Events unfurled to the rhythm of only one racket.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Similarly touching sentiments had been expressed during Wrexham’s first two games back in the Championship, including a banner reading ‘Mr Wrexham’ that was unfurled before kick-off at Southampton on the opening day.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Freeman tied on an apron, unfurled an olive-green wrap encasing his chef’s knife and set up behind a metal counter facing the empty dining room.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
In their open letter, RBO staff expressed solidarity with the dancer who unfurled the Palestinian flag.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Taking the stage to accept the honor (Mars was not present at the show), Rosé unfurled a pre-written note and read a well-thought-out, personal speech.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
Rortvedt, the automatic runner, challenged McCray, who unfurled a dart for the double play.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The designs will be unfurled from Tuesday to Friday in Shanghai, at the China International Furniture Fair, known as CIFF.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
When To Divide Hostas Spring is the best time to divide hostas because the shoots are emerging and the leaves haven’t fully unfurled.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Events unfurled to the rhythm of only one racket.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Similarly touching sentiments had been expressed during Wrexham’s first two games back in the Championship, including a banner reading ‘Mr Wrexham’ that was unfurled before kick-off at Southampton on the opening day.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Freeman tied on an apron, unfurled an olive-green wrap encasing his chef’s knife and set up behind a metal counter facing the empty dining room.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
In their open letter, RBO staff expressed solidarity with the dancer who unfurled the Palestinian flag.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Taking the stage to accept the honor (Mars was not present at the show), Rosé unfurled a pre-written note and read a well-thought-out, personal speech.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfurled
Verb
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The Golden Bears opened the 2024 season by beating UC Davis 31-13, Auburn 21-14 and SDSU 31-10.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Times Square location, on the northeast corner of 7th Avenue and 47th Street, marks the second permanent outpost for Central Perk, which opened in Boston in 2023.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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SharePlay might turn the unfolded screen into a collaborative canvas for gaming, streaming or brainstorming with friends and colleagues.—
Mark Vena,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Key features: weight 8.7 oz / 249 g, size 7 x 5.55 x 5.47 inches / 178 x 141 x 139 mm unfolded, battery up to 31 minutes, video resolution 4K, 2.7K, 1080p, frame rate 4K 30 FPS / 2.7K up to 60 FPS 1080p up to 60 FPS.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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By 2019, Kirk expanded into electoral politics with Turning Point Action, a 501(c)(4) that allowed his network to directly campaign for Republicans.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cadence has expanded this technology beyond chip design towards creating digital twins of data centers including all the functional components.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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It can be styled in endless ways: buttoned fully for extra sophistication, layered with a sweater on top for warmth, or left unbuttoned for an effortless coastal grandma look.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Aug. 2025
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The 21-year-old victim fell asleep in the backseat of Chami's car after a late night at a Galveston saloon and reportedly woke up in the front seat of his car parked near a school with her shorts unbuttoned.—
Alexandra Koch , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Kraft had an 8-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter that extended Green Bay’s lead to 24-10.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The 9-inch monochrome CRT was retained, but the floppy drive no longer had a door, and the keyboard was extended with several special keys.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The lock panel displays the name of the device and its current status (locked, unlocked).—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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And still not released are files on what led up to Arredondo’s firing, as well as warnings about unlocked classroom doors, that CNN has already reported on.—
Matthew J. Friedman,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Unfurled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfurled. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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