Synonyms of unfurling

unfurling

verb

present participle of unfurl

as in expanding

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expanding
• extending
• unfolding
• opening
• spreading (out)
• stretching (out)
• flaring (out)
• outstretching
• fanning (out)
• outspreading
• overspreading

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• closing
• folding
• contracting
• reducing
• compressing
• condensing
• compacting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unfurling

Wild Land Instead of rising straight up from the truck bed like the Wingman/Safari Cruiser design, the Pickupmate Trunk has a multidirectional design that shifts slightly backward before unfurling dramatically forward over the truck cab. — New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026

There are layered financial and sociological changes currently unfurling. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026

The Hartford dates mark the opening two nights of Rodrigo’s new tour—expect moments of major fashion history, imbued with Rodrigo’s own personal storytelling, to continue unfurling. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026

Or maybe the stars of the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, held every October with its red carpet unfurling outside the nearby Trustees Theater. — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026

As the lights went up members of the audience started unfurling Palestinian flags as well as one or two Lebanese flags. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

This fall is a banger season for Fernandes, with eight projects unfurling across North America, including his participation in the Toronto Biennial of Art. — Web Behrens, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Often unfurling over the course of entire afternoons and evenings, González’s knotty, hypnotic works typically test the expectations (and patience) of viewers, who are left to figure out what’s improvised and what isn’t. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

What little distortion there is only accents the lush drums and synths, all unfurling as clearly as the vocals. — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026