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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
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
The charges have unfurled since 2022 but a recent spotlight on fraud in the state has been amplified by a viral video from a conservative social media influencer and Republican lawmakers' responses.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 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
The kilted and tartan-clad bagpiper played his welcome as a red carpet unfurled at track 19 of Edinburgh’s Waverley Station.
—Jake Emen, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
Controversy surrounding the space unfurled into a lawsuit after building owner Hal Brody, who is white, entered a tentative agreement with business owner Chris Lee, who is Black, to open a quieter, more upscale concept than its late-night predecessor.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 10 Dec. 2025
Thus far, some long percolating twists have already unfurled, such as Will (Noah Schnapp) finally channeling the Upside Down and gaining some sorcerous powers of his own.
—Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 27 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
The charges have unfurled since 2022 but a recent spotlight on fraud in the state has been amplified by a viral video from a conservative social media influencer and Republican lawmakers' responses.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 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
The kilted and tartan-clad bagpiper played his welcome as a red carpet unfurled at track 19 of Edinburgh’s Waverley Station.
—Jake Emen, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
Controversy surrounding the space unfurled into a lawsuit after building owner Hal Brody, who is white, entered a tentative agreement with business owner Chris Lee, who is Black, to open a quieter, more upscale concept than its late-night predecessor.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 10 Dec. 2025
Thus far, some long percolating twists have already unfurled, such as Will (Noah Schnapp) finally channeling the Upside Down and gaining some sorcerous powers of his own.
—Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 27 Nov. 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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The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into the Pretti shooting, US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Friday.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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Brooklyn native Richard Beavers opened his eponymous Bed-Stuy gallery in 2007 with a mission to promote diverse works for contemporary art.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Brand, wearing an unbuttoned denim shirt, spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth during the six-minute hearing, but later took issue with a courtroom sketch of his appearance.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2026
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In the image, the 24-year-old can be seen wearing a completely unbuttoned red blouse, matching red pants, and matching stilettos.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Global capability centers and captives, particularly in India and other low-cost locations, have expanded rapidly.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, the festival has expanded its offerings to attendees, including beers from outside the country, non-alcoholic beers, ciders and even some hard liquors.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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According to the District Attorney’s Office, Akers was working undercover as part of a task force when Stewart, 46, ran from uniformed law enforcement officers and then hid inside an unlocked tow truck.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The firearm is almost always loaded, unlocked and left within reach — a nightstand drawer, a closet shelf, a purse, a car console.—
Myron Rolle,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gold extended its relentless rally on Thursday, crossing past $5,500 per ounce and hitting another record high.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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And the hospitality extended beyond homes.—
Kim Norvell,
Des Moines Register,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Unfurled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfurled. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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