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
The Irish government opened the country's doors to multinational corporations following an economic crisis that unfurled through the 1980s.
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Carlos Waters, CNBC, 12 June 2025
Pictured below, Greenpeace’s admonishment to the groom, a ground banner unfurled in St. Mark’s square on June 23.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
The show unfurls chronologically and thematically, each subject demarcated with vivid walls thanks to the set design by Paf Atelier under the artistic direction of Anette Lenz, who was inspired by Poiret’s use of bold Fauvist colors throughout his career.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
Every summer, the rolling hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley welcome rows of blooming lavender that unfurl alongside the region’s iconic vineyards.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025
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Carlos Waters, CNBC, 12 June 2025
Pictured below, Greenpeace’s admonishment to the groom, a ground banner unfurled in St. Mark’s square on June 23.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
The show unfurls chronologically and thematically, each subject demarcated with vivid walls thanks to the set design by Paf Atelier under the artistic direction of Anette Lenz, who was inspired by Poiret’s use of bold Fauvist colors throughout his career.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
Every summer, the rolling hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley welcome rows of blooming lavender that unfurl alongside the region’s iconic vineyards.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfurl
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Although the company is actively adapting—expanding into energy storage, changing billing models, and tweaking its supply chain—investors continue to be concerned about the pace and effectiveness of these strategic adjustments.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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To expand its financial services sector, the BVI is developing an International Arbitration Center, positioning itself as a premier destination for international dispute resolution.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Use wax or sealant regularly and store your car under cover or in a garage to extend the time between cleanings.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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Minor-league report • Triple-A Louisville (37-50): OF Blake Dunn extended his on-base streak to 28 games with two hits in Sunday’s loss to Indianapolis.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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The episode unfolded around 7:15 a.m. on June 30 in the 3800 block of Osprey Drive.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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The search had been unfolding on the page for years.—
Nick Ripatrazone
July 10,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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The east and south faces of the building, currently solid brick, will be opened to provide windows.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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The filing window officially opened at 8 a.m. Monday for candidates looking to run for municipal office in Charlotte and Mecklenburg towns or for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education later this year.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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“Unfurl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfurl. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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