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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
Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
Feet slammed on the bleachers, Marshallese flags of every size unfurled in the stands, and an announcer’s voice ranged through a wave of static.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 21 Apr. 2026
Starting at 12,000 feet, a series of 11 parachutes unfurled to slow the capsule from several hundred miles-per-hour to a gradual 17–20 mph for splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
Felder reached into his backpack and unfurled a sign of his own.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Cate Charron Protesters unfurled a 520-foot brown paper banner that partially stretched around the Statehouse.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Mar. 2026
Her Blossom Marble Bowl—carved from a single block of honeycomb or travertine marble in Rajasthan—is unfurled, like a flower caught in late bloom.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
On Friday, hundreds of Kurds carried flames in a procession up the mountain under purple-black storm clouds, leaving the burning burlap torches lighting the darkness next to a giant Kurdish flag unfurled by the path.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
Then, after the 2020 race cancellation debacle as the COVID-19 pandemic unfurled, Bahrain took over in that slot.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
When unfurled, the inner side of the shroud reveals a logo combining the numbers 2 and 8.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Feet slammed on the bleachers, Marshallese flags of every size unfurled in the stands, and an announcer’s voice ranged through a wave of static.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 21 Apr. 2026
Starting at 12,000 feet, a series of 11 parachutes unfurled to slow the capsule from several hundred miles-per-hour to a gradual 17–20 mph for splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
Felder reached into his backpack and unfurled a sign of his own.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Cate Charron Protesters unfurled a 520-foot brown paper banner that partially stretched around the Statehouse.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Mar. 2026
Her Blossom Marble Bowl—carved from a single block of honeycomb or travertine marble in Rajasthan—is unfurled, like a flower caught in late bloom.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
On Friday, hundreds of Kurds carried flames in a procession up the mountain under purple-black storm clouds, leaving the burning burlap torches lighting the darkness next to a giant Kurdish flag unfurled by the path.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
Then, after the 2020 race cancellation debacle as the COVID-19 pandemic unfurled, Bahrain took over in that slot.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfurled
Adjective
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The unfolded detail does not go unnoticed and is very much respected and appreciated.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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Flexible layouts adapt apps to the unfolded screen, making multitasking feel more natural.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Eagles opened the draft with two fourth-round picks.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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His office opened an investigation into the county assessment department in July 2023, according to the report.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The backstory Rosewood Amsterdam has serious history, hence my initial surprise at just how unbuttoned the hotel is.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Underneath the unbuttoned blazer, the star wore a black leather bra.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As information and knowledge expanded, staying current required a significant investment of their time.—
Bruce Broussard,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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After a test launch in Jacksonville and Orlando, Winn-Dixie expanded its same-day Amazon delivery partnership to Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Visit the Activity section to view system status information, such as any open windows or unlocked doors, and a running history of events, including door openings and closings, triggered sensors, and motion detection.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
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Though the couple’s house was well fortified, the suspect had managed to get in through an unlocked door.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This offer will be extended to Spears on Monday, according to the district attorney’s office.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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However, due to the Passover holiday this month, the deadline for mail-in-ballots was extended to April 28.—
Helen Acevedo,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Unfurled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfurled. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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