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 pilots leaned out of the windows of the cockpit, unfurling American and Venezuelan flags for the cameras.
—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
There are glimmers in her eyes, pleasant memories quietly unfurling.
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Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
Roses were gently laid across the caskets before eight white doves were released into the sky, their wings unfurling into the clouds — a cruel irony beside the eight young lives below, cut short before their stories ever had the chance to unfurl at all.
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Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
What otherwise might be viewed as an aspect of maturation or the spirit moving him also happens to be unfurling early in a season in which the Royals had stressed the need for their young-ish core to seize control of the team.
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Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
At thirty-eight, her womb was unfurling its first bloody fruit.
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‘pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
Several nations on the continent are only just recovering from a post-pandemic shock that sent debt burdens soaring, and inflationary pressures set off by the war in the Middle East now risk unfurling that progress.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Introduced by Jack Black, Illumination chief Chris Meledandri was on hand today in Las Vegas, unfurling a long look that shows the Minions in the Midwest chasing a robber cowboy on horse, train and plane and cornering him.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
Amid an unfurling federal corruption probe into City Councilmember Farah Louis, the Daily News has learned that the Brooklyn rep has been embroiled in a messy internal council investigation.
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Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
There are glimmers in her eyes, pleasant memories quietly unfurling.
—
Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
Roses were gently laid across the caskets before eight white doves were released into the sky, their wings unfurling into the clouds — a cruel irony beside the eight young lives below, cut short before their stories ever had the chance to unfurl at all.
—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
What otherwise might be viewed as an aspect of maturation or the spirit moving him also happens to be unfurling early in a season in which the Royals had stressed the need for their young-ish core to seize control of the team.
—
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
At thirty-eight, her womb was unfurling its first bloody fruit.
—
‘pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
Several nations on the continent are only just recovering from a post-pandemic shock that sent debt burdens soaring, and inflationary pressures set off by the war in the Middle East now risk unfurling that progress.
—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Introduced by Jack Black, Illumination chief Chris Meledandri was on hand today in Las Vegas, unfurling a long look that shows the Minions in the Midwest chasing a robber cowboy on horse, train and plane and cornering him.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
Amid an unfurling federal corruption probe into City Councilmember Farah Louis, the Daily News has learned that the Brooklyn rep has been embroiled in a messy internal council investigation.
—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfurling
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Your 12th House of Rest and Reflection opens wider as Jupiter arrives, expanding your inner world and asking for generous rest that renews focus.
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This diverse, global podcast journalism is vital for informing creators, advertisers, and the expanding audience, reflecting podcasting's evolving identity and widespread appeal.
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The rock band, which consists of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weekz, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis, released a statement shortly after the incident, extending their condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones.
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And the financial burden is extending beyond the young workers clamoring for independence.
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But there will be some new additions to the tone and thrust of the story, as Tranter shared that much of it will be focused on what is unfolding post-wedding for Mary and her husband, Tom Hayward, played by Dónal Finn.
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The key change is operational as companies are moving from recording transactions and reporting results to identifying issues earlier, coordinating decisions and taking action while operations are still unfolding.
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The main level features a large great room framed by floor-to-ceiling glass and retractable doors opening directly to the terrace and lake.
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Months after opening a $267 million replacement next door, Miami-Dade has struggled to find a buyer for the one built nearly 100 years ago.
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“Unfurling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfurling. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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