unfurls

Definition of unfurlsnext
present tense third-person singular of unfurl
as in extends
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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Verb
  • The bill extends current DHS funding levels for two weeks to allow talks over new accountability requirements for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other enforcement agencies.
    Eric Lau, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The tale extends beyond finances.
    Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Accessibility There is one fully accessible treehouse (and more ADA rooms to come as Lovango expands in future phases).
    Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Advocate expands educational opportunities for workers The health system is also prioritizing long-term career growth.
    Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
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  • His original sketches and the finished product—which opens and closes like a vintage sliding travel clock—are remarkably similar.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The Survivor Café officially opens tomorrow, and reservations are available online.
    Tania Francois, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • On land, the idea of villeggiatura unfolds through Belmond’s Italian hotels, says Saad, including Hotel Cipriani in Venice, Splendido on the Riviera, Caruso on the Amalfi Coast and Villa San Michele, reopening in Florence in 2026.
    Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Still, the most transformative (and perhaps) tempting storyline of 2026 unfolds from within.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Unfurls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfurls. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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