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
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Recent Examples of unfurling
The cords gave way, unfurling in one dazzling thrust the release of the entire Fence.
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Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Given the massive changes unfurling on the White House grounds, Trump is sure betting historians agree with him.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Mayfield rolled right with plenty of time before unfurling a long throw that threaded between Blankenship and rookie safety Drew Mukuba and struck Emeka Egbuka in stride for a 77-yard touchdown.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
McCray redeemed himself after being thrown out at the plate in the bottom of the ninth by unfurling an outfield assist in extra innings.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Lancôme’s longevity adventure is unfurling, most recently with Absolue PDRN, which is said to augment a cell’s longevity mechanism to extend the skin’s youth.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Given the massive changes unfurling on the White House grounds, Trump is sure betting historians agree with him.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Mayfield rolled right with plenty of time before unfurling a long throw that threaded between Blankenship and rookie safety Drew Mukuba and struck Emeka Egbuka in stride for a 77-yard touchdown.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
McCray redeemed himself after being thrown out at the plate in the bottom of the ninth by unfurling an outfield assist in extra innings.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Lancôme’s longevity adventure is unfurling, most recently with Absolue PDRN, which is said to augment a cell’s longevity mechanism to extend the skin’s youth.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfurling
Verb
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The concept is expanding into practice in the state as a solution to regional food distribution challenges.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Future work will focus on integrating snow-deposition modeling with PV yield simulations to more accurately predict energy losses and on expanding analyses to more complex, uneven alpine terrain.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Consider Tupperware’s FridgeSmart Container Set your secret weapon to extending the life of your produce, organizing your food, and adding money back to your pocket.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
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Schumer, who voted against the package, had pressed for a guarantee on extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, a Democratic demand that was ultimately not met in the deal.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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But for most Palestinians, de-facto annexation is already unfolding daily.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Drama is unfolding behind the scenes of Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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This is one of Nevada's most coveted travel experiences, and tickets sell out fast each year, with sales opening every August.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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The brand first enters new markets launching sales online, investing one to two years in e-commerce and marketing before opening physical stores.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Unfurling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfurling. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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