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
Adjective
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
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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The Los Angeles Rams made a massive splash before the NFL free agency tampering window even opened.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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It is said to measure just 4.54mm in the unfolded state, which doesn’t beat the Oppo foldable but gets very close.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
8 July 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
Adjective
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The Grammy winner wore a see-through, white button-down that was unbuttoned at the top of his chest and right above the waistline of his white linen shorts.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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The actor wore a navy blue suit with coordinated blazer and trousers, along with a darker collared shirt worn unbuttoned and a white shirt beneath for a final layered look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 July 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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There, organizers counted 6,000 peaceful protesters who filled the State Street Bridge over the Fox River and extended for several blocks in either direction.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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