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
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Recent Examples of unfurl
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Last Breath’s story unfurls in ways that go beyond the simply factual—in large part because of its charming cast.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2025
Not only does an exhaust valve open to wake up the engine’s full voice, the long, silky power delivery is able to unfurl in a delicious crescendo of thrust and sound that peaks at 9,500 rpm.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2025
First reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, a group of current and former park employees unfurled a massive upside-down American flag at the top of El Capitan.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Hockey Justin Trudeau Taunts Donald Trump After Canada's Hockey Triumph
Six demonstrators rigged ropes at the top of El Capitan and rappelled down its face to unfurl the flag, the Chronicle reported.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2025
Not only does an exhaust valve open to wake up the engine’s full voice, the long, silky power delivery is able to unfurl in a delicious crescendo of thrust and sound that peaks at 9,500 rpm.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2025
First reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, a group of current and former park employees unfurled a massive upside-down American flag at the top of El Capitan.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Hockey Justin Trudeau Taunts Donald Trump After Canada's Hockey Triumph
Six demonstrators rigged ropes at the top of El Capitan and rappelled down its face to unfurl the flag, the Chronicle reported.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfurl
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But eight weeks in, the mass deportation effort has rapidly expanded to include immigrants whose application for legal status in the country is under review.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
16 Mar. 2025
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Its leaders are looking for ways to expand by reaching out to a changing community.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 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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Her TikTok videos eventually caught the attention of a major Hollywood studio, who extended her an invitation to interview a cast member from one of their projects.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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As police investigate, the story unfolds and the questions arise: Who accidentally put the live round in Baldwin’s gun?—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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Often, the urge to control how things unfold leads to frustration, impulsive decisions and unnecessary stress.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Cubs made an impression on Yanagawa as a young kid when the team opened the 2000 season in the Tokyo Dome.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Jil Sander expanded its retail footprint last year, opening a flagship in Tokyo’s Ginza, the biggest at the global level for the brand covering more than 10,800 square feet.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Unfurl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfurl. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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