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
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2025
Key features: Weight 8.7 oz / 249 g, size 7 x 5.55 x 5.47 inches / 178 x 141 x 139 mm unfolded, battery up to 31 minutes, video resolution 4K, 2.7K, 1080p, frame rate 4K 30 FPS / 2.7K up to 60 FPS 1080p up to 60 FPS.
—Rich Owen, Space.com, 19 Nov. 2025
Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Judge Ross's case recalls a similar episode that unfolded in Alaska.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 9 June 2026
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Adjective
Center the entire stack of sheets and the first pillowcase on the unfolded pillowcase.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2025
Key features: Weight 8.7 oz / 249 g, size 7 x 5.55 x 5.47 inches / 178 x 141 x 139 mm unfolded, battery up to 31 minutes, video resolution 4K, 2.7K, 1080p, frame rate 4K 30 FPS / 2.7K up to 60 FPS 1080p up to 60 FPS.
—Rich Owen, Space.com, 19 Nov. 2025
Verb
Authorities say the incident unfolded in the morning of June 6, near the Hoover Dam area, where strong winds and deep reservoir waters created dangerous conditions on the lake.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Judge Ross's case recalls a similar episode that unfolded in Alaska.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfolded
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When unfurled, the inner side of the shroud reveals a logo combining the numbers 2 and 8.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the race to replace Phil Serna, epidemiologist and former Sacramento mayoral candidate Flo Cofer expanded her sizable lead over rival and Sacramento City Councilmember Eric Guerra compared to Friday’s returns.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Haiti’s vulnerable ports As Haiti’s armed gangs have expanded and become more powerful, concerns about the security of the country’s seaports have grown.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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The rich sensory innervation has led to its classification, in some people, as an erogenous zone; zoologist Desmond Morris famously speculated in The Naked Ape (1967) that earlobes evolved precisely as an additional zone of sensitivity to facilitate pair bonding in humans.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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In the 17th century, the French established fur-trade posts in the region, including one that evolved into the town of La Pointe.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Historian Spencer first connected with the Viking Age expert when he was asked to review her 2021 nonfiction bestseller River Kings, and their bond bloomed from there.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Mowing is usually done in mid-summer after the clover has bloomed and dropped seeds, and again before the first frost in fall.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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In February the James Beard Foundation honored Inglewood’s Serving Spoon restaurant as an American classic; on Monday night third-generation owners Jessica Bain and Justin Johnson appeared onstage to collect their medals.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Maxi Falcon, the Herons’ other Uruguayan, has never appeared for his senior national team.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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Keeping the button down largely unbuttoned and the cuffs open keeps the look from feeling too buttoned up.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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Meanwhile at Gucci’s coed show, Demna offered up painted on black trousers, slung low on the hips with unbuttoned shirts.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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It's been a number of weeks since a family friendly film opened wide, and with summer upon us, that makes for a majorly underserved market raring to return to theaters.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
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Then, in July 2024, after sharing her family's story on TikTok, an unexpected message opened the door to a new way of keeping their mother close.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Nobody thought anything of it immediately, but Erbert progressed from a severe headache to collapsing backstage.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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The Oranje has a lot of talent in both attack and defense and has recently progressed deep into the knockout rounds in both the Euros (semifinalists in 2024) and World Cup (quarterfinalists in 2022).—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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“Unfolded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfolded. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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