as in unfolded
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as in opened
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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Recent Examples of unfurled
Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Fangio immediately sent five rushers, and Daniels unfurled a 51-yard completion to Dyami Brown, who beat Slay deep downfield.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Shortly after kick-off, some supporters in the away end unfurled a banner taking aim at Rashford.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
In Wayne’s greenhouse—where tomato seedings unfurled each spring—we’d gather for Christmas dinner, the trusses wound with twinkle lights and the long table laid with votives.
—Anna Noyes, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
But instead, the Eagles unfurled a demoralizing 21-play, 99-yard drive that ended with Hurts kneeling.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Oversized copies of Israel’s Declaration of Independence were also unfurled at the rallies.
—Ben Krull, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
The Dodgers came and went without them being unfurled in celebration.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
The spacecraft, which is the size of a basketball court with its solar wings unfurled, carries an array of nice specialized instruments to study an ocean believed to be buried 10 to 15 miles under the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa.
—Peter Weber, theweek, 15 Oct. 2024
Verb
The flag Each year, Hudson's unfurled the biggest American flag in the world.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Fangio immediately sent five rushers, and Daniels unfurled a 51-yard completion to Dyami Brown, who beat Slay deep downfield.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Shortly after kick-off, some supporters in the away end unfurled a banner taking aim at Rashford.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
In Wayne’s greenhouse—where tomato seedings unfurled each spring—we’d gather for Christmas dinner, the trusses wound with twinkle lights and the long table laid with votives.
—Anna Noyes, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
But instead, the Eagles unfurled a demoralizing 21-play, 99-yard drive that ended with Hurts kneeling.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Oversized copies of Israel’s Declaration of Independence were also unfurled at the rallies.
—Ben Krull, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
The Dodgers came and went without them being unfurled in celebration.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
The spacecraft, which is the size of a basketball court with its solar wings unfurled, carries an array of nice specialized instruments to study an ocean believed to be buried 10 to 15 miles under the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa.
—Peter Weber, theweek, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfurled
Adjective
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For example, Bolden styled him in a full khaki Zegna suit with an unfolded lapel, popped collar and gold jewelry.—
Greg Emmanuel,
Essence,
21 Dec. 2024
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My bed is unmade, a pile of unfolded laundry sits over my right shoulder, and a $9.99 Muhammad Ali poster hangs on my wall.—
thehustle.co,
thehustle.co,
1 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Davis opened as a massive favorite at (-2000).—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The film, which boasted a budget of $250 million, only opened to $32 million in the United States with mediocre reviews (the film currently has a 30% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes).—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Take a cue from Margot Robbie, who recently stepped out in New York with a smart approach to layering: the actor wore a boxy Bottega Veneta blazer and, underneath it, an unbuttoned cream shirt and white tee.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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Propped up in a bright red chair, Jennifer — who is currently pregnant with her third child — can be seen smiling and dancing along with the men in unbuttoned shirts surrounding her.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The number and types of voting members have been expanded to include more than 300 entertainment journalists from around the world.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2025
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Every country in the world accepts these rules, which have been expanded several times in the years since.—
Hurst Hannum,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Auburn extended the lead to 26 halfway through the second half, but that was when Gates made a change in his lineup, subbing in an entire five of nonstarters that included Marques Warrick.—
Grant Salsman,
Kansas City Star,
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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“Unfurled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfurled. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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