as in to expand
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of unfurl
But just at the last moment, Allen was able to unfurl a gorgeous pass to the back of the end zone for running back Ty Johnson, who made an equally amazing catch – sliding and managing to keep his feet inbounds – for their second touchdown connection of the afternoon.
—
Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 has a flexible OLED display with small motors built into its hinge to unfurl the screen and roll it back down.
—Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
This approach worked for Jean Nelson of Pasadena, California, after her 2-year-old son, Luke, took delight in dragging toilet paper down the hall, giggling as the roll unfurled behind him.
—Cynthia Hanson, Parents, 2 Jan. 2025
That choice was baffling, but Newcastle’s tension unfurled.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for unfurl 
Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 has a flexible OLED display with small motors built into its hinge to unfurl the screen and roll it back down.
—Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
This approach worked for Jean Nelson of Pasadena, California, after her 2-year-old son, Luke, took delight in dragging toilet paper down the hall, giggling as the roll unfurled behind him.
—Cynthia Hanson, Parents, 2 Jan. 2025
That choice was baffling, but Newcastle’s tension unfurled.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for unfurl
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfurl
Verb
-
But the brothers were working to expand the movement.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
-
The world’s second-largest economy met official annual growth target last year, expanding 5.0%, as a barrage of stimulus measures kicked in.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Attempts to make up for this by extending the cooking time may lead to overcooked or dried-out food.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
-
The urban core, Howard explained, extends from Independence Avenue down to 63rd Street, and from Interstate 435 to Troost Avenue.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, condemned the developments unfolding this week.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
23 Jan. 2025
-
As announcements about game features and potential live services unfold, the anticipation builds for what could likely be a brilliant NASCAR gaming experience.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Company shares opened there at 47.65 Hong Kong dollars, or $6.12, and closed at 52.60 Hong Kong dollars.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
-
Written by Itamar Moses, featuring music and lyrics from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, Dead Outlaw will open on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre on April 27.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near unfurl
Cite this Entry
“Unfurl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfurl. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share