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as in expanding
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 evolving
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 flowering
to produce flowers
the rosebud unfolded literally overnight
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as in appearing
to come into view
the majestic landscape unfolded before us
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Recent Examples of unfolding
The Biden administration has watched the unfolding chaos with caution, voicing neutrality.
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Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
The directors choose to play many scenes on her face, capturing her reactions to whatever’s unfolding in copious close-ups.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
This cosmic merger is taking place roughly 570 million light-years away from Earth, and has been unfolding over billions of years.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
The festival, running from December 5 to 14, is unfolding in and around parent body, the Red Sea Foundation’s new headquarters in the historic quarter of the Al-Balad of the port city of Jeddah.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Down the street, more violence was unfolding.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
But a deadly plan is unfolding across the Earth, just in time for Christmas.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
With this year on track to be the hottest on record, scientists say global warming and its impacts are unfolding faster than expected.
—Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
These moments unfolding together is not a coincidence.
—Rebecca Brenner Graham / Made By History, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
The directors choose to play many scenes on her face, capturing her reactions to whatever’s unfolding in copious close-ups.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
This cosmic merger is taking place roughly 570 million light-years away from Earth, and has been unfolding over billions of years.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
The festival, running from December 5 to 14, is unfolding in and around parent body, the Red Sea Foundation’s new headquarters in the historic quarter of the Al-Balad of the port city of Jeddah.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Down the street, more violence was unfolding.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
But a deadly plan is unfolding across the Earth, just in time for Christmas.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
With this year on track to be the hottest on record, scientists say global warming and its impacts are unfolding faster than expected.
—Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
These moments unfolding together is not a coincidence.
—Rebecca Brenner Graham / Made By History, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfolding
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The global live music market is expanding at a rate of 17% annually, and is projected to grow by another $36 billion by 2028, according to a recent report from market research firm Technavio.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The rankings, based on page views from IMDb’s 250 million monthly visitors, showcase the expanding reach of Indian content across genres and languages.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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As consumers embrace these new forms of discovery and shopping, brands must remain agile, innovative, and tuned into their audience’s evolving preferences.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now, they’re being augmented by software innovations, AI, robotics and advanced technologies that are dramatically evolving North America’s industrial base.Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For example, technology that fights scams and money mules is being adopted to combat the numerous new types of fraud appearing on the horizon.Craig Costigan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, 50 Cent continues to weigh in on the developing drama, appearing in an interview posted to BigBoy TV on Monday that showed a little sympathy for Carter and his family.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kim Kardashian is ending the year on a high note, opening the first flagship in New York City for her rapidly expanding Skims brand, on Fifth Avenue in the heart of midtown.Booth Moore, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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New restaurants are seen opening in 2025 and Brixmor expects to complete the project in 2026.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Updates about availability and how development is progressing will be available via the Google Labs website.Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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City currently sits 20th in the new 36-team group Champions League format, with only the top eight progressing automatically to the round of 16.Matias Grez, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The nearly 300-mile trek from Atlanta was pivotal in showing the Confederacy was falling apart as Sherman’s troops gutted much of the key slave state.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Amazon’s massive recommence infrastructure investments made over the last several years are showing clear signs of paying off, as operating profits surge.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lawmaker requests include extending a form of humanitarian relief known as Temporary Protected Status and making more immigrants eligible for it, expediting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewals and getting a resolution for individuals with pending asylum cases.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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But other issues remain to be decided, potentially extending what has become a long and expensive series of fights over record requests at the 72-unit complex, located near the beach in Boca Raton.Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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The energy industry is in need of green solutions that meet growing industrial demands.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Residents and businesses cannot afford for the city to continue to be a greater outlier, risk harming our ability to recruit top talent and investments and send the wrong message to growing industries looking to build or grow in Chicago.Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Unfolding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfolding. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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