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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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
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In addition to the station, Ford purchased the 270,000-square-foot Book Depository next door, which opened in 2023 with the Newlab incubator.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In early January, Brittany shared a series of photos on her Instagram wearing a pair of unbuttoned white jeans that showcased her growing bump.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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Until the image alters: dark glance Of a shoulder, an unbuttoned blouse.—
Czeslaw Milosz,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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There’s a reason the NFL has expanded the league’s reach to Germany with multiple games played there the past couple of seasons and with more on the way in the future.—
Larry Holder,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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In August, the Miami Herald reported that Florida’s voucher system, which was expanded in 2023 to cover families of all income levels, was beginning to affect per-pupil revenue in the state’s public school districts, affecting their ability to retain teachers and maintain school buildings.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
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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The show morphed into a new show which extended the set list beyond those two albums.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Unfurled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfurled. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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