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as in to expand
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
carefully unfold that antique map so that it doesn't tear
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as in to evolve
to gradually become clearer or more detailed
as the situation unfolded, it became clear that more help would be needed the movie became more interesting once the mystery began to unfold
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as in to appear
to come into view
the majestic landscape unfolded before us
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Recent Examples of unfold
As the season enters its final 3-episode stretch, there is plenty of time for drama to unfold.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
The downfall of Thomas Cromwell Cromwell’s decision to look abroad for Henry’s fourth wife was motivated in no small part by the Pilgrimage of Grace, an uprising that unfolded in northern England between October 1536 and January 1537.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Explore different rhythms, stay in the moment, and let pleasure unfold naturally.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
However, across the states, a different story is unfolding.
—Taylor Barkley, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2025
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
The downfall of Thomas Cromwell Cromwell’s decision to look abroad for Henry’s fourth wife was motivated in no small part by the Pilgrimage of Grace, an uprising that unfolded in northern England between October 1536 and January 1537.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Explore different rhythms, stay in the moment, and let pleasure unfold naturally.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
However, across the states, a different story is unfolding.
—Taylor Barkley, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfold
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In this slice-of-life portrait, Chen shows how childhood experiences can shape someone, illustrating how a childhood passion might expand their horizons without necessarily becoming a lifelong vocation.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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The potential is immense: Businesses can expand into new markets without facing financial roadblocks, while individuals can access their money without bureaucratic delays.—
Marc Sacal,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Organizations that encourage curiosity and provide space for experimentation create fertile ground for new ideas to emerge and evolve.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Piastri, who made a mistake that cost him the win at the Australian GP last week, capitalized on clean air in Shanghai to steadily build his advantage as the race evolved into a strategic battle between one and two-stop strategies.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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The plants are just 6 inches tall and bloom in late spring.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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The narrative seeds might be collected in one decade and only bloom in the next when the right combination of cultural context and creative framework aligns.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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Based in Los Angeles, his articles have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Harvard Business Review, Esquire and on National Public Radio.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Russo also pleaded guilty to one count of failure to appear, according to prosecutors.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Bressler added that the partnership, which didn’t extend to the second round, has generated about 750,000 social media impressions and a 30% uptick in website traffic and signups for Formula Bot.—
Mark J. Burns,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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This commitment extends to the culinary experience, where local ingredients and flavors take center stage.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Table Rock wildfire burning in South Carolina continued to grow Thursday, but conditions that created dramatic expansion the day before eased, officials said.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2025
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In both cases, the tissue is getting bigger, and a person is growing larger.—
Bethany Brookshire,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2025
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Since the early 1900s, the flowering vines have hung above the museum’s courtyard for about three weeks at the start of spring.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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On March 20, the actress shared a carousel of photos on Instagram celebrating the flowering season’s arrival.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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The music-meister is probably best known for his long collaboration on runway shows with the late German designer at Chanel, Fendi and the Karl Lagerfeld house, in addition to Sacai, Jil Sander, Gucci, Balenciaga and many other brands over a career that has spanned more than 40 years.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
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Court records show, per WISN-TV, that Black Swan MKE owed its landlord over $95,000 in rent and other charges.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Unfold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfold. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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