as in unfurled
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as in expanded
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 evolved
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 appeared
to come into view
the majestic landscape unfolded before us
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Recent Examples of unfolded
Ewan Spence, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
The unfolded depth has a similar reduction, from 6.9mm to 5.1mm.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
James Brizuela, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
The sequence that enabled Crystal Palace to extend Chelsea’s winter malaise into 2025 unfolded with grim inevitability in the 82nd minute at Selhurst Park.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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With all that said, the 9 Pro Fold is built around the expansive unfolded display, offering the tablet experience in a smartphone when running a single app.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
The unfolded depth has a similar reduction, from 6.9mm to 5.1mm.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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Jones signed a four-year, $160 million extension, which became one of the worst deals in history based on what has unfolded since that extension.
—James Brizuela, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
The sequence that enabled Crystal Palace to extend Chelsea’s winter malaise into 2025 unfolded with grim inevitability in the 82nd minute at Selhurst Park.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Later, after the horrors of World War II, the laws of war were expanded to protect civilians.Hurst Hannum, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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There’s a reason the NFL has expanded the league’s reach to Germany with multiple games played there the past couple of seasons and with more on the way in the future.Larry Holder, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Over time, Hanukkah has evolved from a historical commemoration into a celebration of resilience — a key pillar of Jewish identity.Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Initially celebrated as a spiritual observance commemorating the hope found in the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, Christmas has evolved to embrace universal themes of goodwill and generosity.Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Challengers star appeared on the red carpet with a diamond ring on her left-hand ring finger at the ceremony, causing speculation about a possible engagement.People.com, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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His writing has appeared inthe New York Times, New York, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Sunset, Wine Enthusiast, and more.Nicholas DeRenzo, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
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Until the image alters: dark glance Of a shoulder, an unbuttoned blouse.Czeslaw Milosz, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Bell bottom trousers, boot cut pants, rayon shirts unbuttoned to the person's navel, these really wide lapels and giant sunglasses.James Powel, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
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Roach opened as a huge underdog (+850).Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Davis opened as a massive favorite at (-2000).Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Allen — who has steadily received more playing time as the season has progressed based on his defense but has also shown flashes offensively and has displayed solid free-throw shooting — played the best of the bunch, scoring nine points in 22 minutes of play and grabbing five rebounds.Grant Salsman, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
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Supermodel Heidi Klum, who progressed into a mainstay judge of American’s Got Talent on NBC, is returning to her roots in the reality/competition space.Marc Berman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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The deadline to gather the documentation and money needed to register them was approaching, but Barcelona showed no signs of having the situation under control.Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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More than 330 million people throughout the world suffer from depressive disorders, and a 2019 study showed that 7% of Americans reported moderate or severe symptoms of depression in the previous two weeks.Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
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Firefighters battled a vehicle fire at a residence in Westport on Saturday that extended to the exterior of the garage.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
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The show morphed into a new show which extended the set list beyond those two albums.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Unfolded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfolded. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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