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, 10 Sep. 2024
These are in addition to our books, work papers, pets, kids, takeout containers, lotions, puzzles and piles of unfolded laundry.
—Lisa Strauss, Washington Post, 28 July 2024
Mark Osborne, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2024
When unfolded, the crease is less prominent than before and comparable to other foldables.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The unfolded depth has a similar reduction, from 6.9mm to 5.1mm.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
These are in addition to our books, work papers, pets, kids, takeout containers, lotions, puzzles and piles of unfolded laundry.
—Lisa Strauss, Washington Post, 28 July 2024
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Hamas has taken responsibility for the fatal shooting and stabbing attack in Tel Aviv that unfolded on Tuesday just as Iran was launching a ballistic missile barrage on Israel.
—Mark Osborne, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2024
When unfolded, the crease is less prominent than before and comparable to other foldables.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfolded
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With Gaga’s vocals on display, the movie also expanded its cast with Brendan Gleeson, Harry Lawtey, Catherine Keener and more.Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Having recently expanded into publishing, the Black List will be dropping further diversity lists over the next several months.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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But with practice, these simple actions evolved into more complex behaviors, such as steering the car toward a specific destination.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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The grandmother hypothesis According to Zollikofer, this unique mixture of great ape-like and human-like features in tooth development shows that early Homo had already evolved a pattern of an extended growth phase.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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Since then, additional decorative drives have appeared, many but not all of them branded tie-ins to entertainment or popular culture.PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
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This article originally appeared in Knowable Magazine, an independent journalistic endeavor from Annual Reviews.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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In 2017, Vance often wore jeans, a button-down, open-collar shirt and an unbuttoned blazer during his book tour.Therèsa M. Winge, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024
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This grey and white top cardigan can be worn as a top while buttoned up or left unbuttoned over a white tank for a more casual look.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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Jacobs and co-owner Dan Van Rite opened Dan Dan in 2016.Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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But, no centers have opened yet.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The episode then progressed into a high-octant pursuit of Martel’s killer.Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
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Note the dramatic rise since last week, capped by today’s higher high which then got sold as the session progressed.John Navin, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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This season that showed in its new patchwork wrap coat that was more blanket than boho, and a cool palette of petrol blue, deep khaki and burgundy that was on trend with the key colors seen on the runways.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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The camera showed Truett's mother-in-law, whose name Truett did not share, playing with their pets.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index extended its rally, however, on China’s stimulus program, with markets on the mainland still closed for the Golden Week holiday.Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
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Lift your knees off the ground, and step your feet back so that your legs are straight and fully extended.Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Unfolded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfolded. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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