unfurl
verb
un·furl
ˌən-ˈfər(-ə)l 
unfurled; unfurling; unfurls
: to release from a furled state
unfurled the sails
: to open out from or as if from a furled state : unfold
The flowers are starting to unfurl.
Examples of unfurl in a Sentence
after the protestors had unfurled their banner, it stretched from one side of the visitors' gallery to the other
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Virtually every modern presidency has understood this, leaning into discretion and gesturing toward transparency even as new security measures have been unfurled over time.
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Neil Flanagan, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
The rich textures and thick ambiance of The Eyes of Others are pure high modernist 1960s Italian cinema, but De Sica unfurls the film’s winding intrigues with a contemporary sense of suspense, carnality, and visual boldness.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
The panoramic view from the first launch point is unbeatable, though the eight acres of dazzling protea blooms that unfurl below nearly steal the show.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
In past years, that has created openings for disruptions in the lobby and other public spaces, including protests in which security moved to remove guests who unfurled banners or staged demonstrations.
—Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
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Neil Flanagan, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
The rich textures and thick ambiance of The Eyes of Others are pure high modernist 1960s Italian cinema, but De Sica unfurls the film’s winding intrigues with a contemporary sense of suspense, carnality, and visual boldness.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
The panoramic view from the first launch point is unbeatable, though the eight acres of dazzling protea blooms that unfurl below nearly steal the show.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
In past years, that has created openings for disruptions in the lobby and other public spaces, including protests in which security moved to remove guests who unfurled banners or staged demonstrations.
—Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Unfurl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfurl. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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unfurl
verb
un·furl
ˌən-ˈfər(-ə)l
: to loose from a furled state : open or spread : unfold
unfurl sails
unfurl a flag
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