as in unfurled
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as in expanded
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 evolved
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 appeared
to come into view
the majestic landscape unfolded before us
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Recent Examples of unfolded
Ewan Spence, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
The unfolded depth has a similar reduction, from 6.9mm to 5.1mm.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
James Brizuela, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
The sequence that enabled Crystal Palace to extend Chelsea’s winter malaise into 2025 unfolded with grim inevitability in the 82nd minute at Selhurst Park.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
With all that said, the 9 Pro Fold is built around the expansive unfolded display, offering the tablet experience in a smartphone when running a single app.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
The unfolded depth has a similar reduction, from 6.9mm to 5.1mm.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Verb
Jones signed a four-year, $160 million extension, which became one of the worst deals in history based on what has unfolded since that extension.
—James Brizuela, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
The sequence that enabled Crystal Palace to extend Chelsea’s winter malaise into 2025 unfolded with grim inevitability in the 82nd minute at Selhurst Park.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfolded
Verb
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The White House did note that the tariffs can be expanded.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The first restaurant opened in 2011 in Red Bank and then expanded to Toms River, Newark (a permanent location in Rutgers University) and Jersey City (a permanent location in New Jersey City University).—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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But just like you, the brand has evolved and now offers whitening kits as part of its repertoire.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
13 Apr. 2025
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Like the dodo, the Rodrigues solitaire had evolved in an environment with few natural predators, which led it to lose the ability to fly.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Pacheco’s advanced numbers also appeared to be affected by his ankle.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2025
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The 31-year-old country star appeared as the musical guest on the Saturday, March 29, episode of the late-night comedy show.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Brand walked into the courtroom at Southwark Crown Court wearing a dark suit and an unbuttoned, pinstripe shirt.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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Brand, 49, was arraigned at Southwark Crown Court in London at 10.30 a.m. local time on Friday, May 30, wearing dark sunglasses, a grey suit and an unbuttoned shirt.—
Phil Boucher,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Tesla's share price began to gain ground against yesterday's losses after the stock market opened for trading on Tuesday morning.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Los Angeles Rams made a massive splash before the NFL free agency tampering window even opened.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Allen — who has steadily received more playing time as the season has progressed based on his defense but has also shown flashes offensively and has displayed solid free-throw shooting — played the best of the bunch, scoring nine points in 22 minutes of play and grabbing five rebounds.—
Grant Salsman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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Supermodel Heidi Klum, who progressed into a mainstay judge of American’s Got Talent on NBC, is returning to her roots in the reality/competition space.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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However, Barcelona showed a concentration and seriousness befitting of what was asked of them, but unbecoming of the turbulent moment this squad are going through.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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More than 330 million people throughout the world suffer from depressive disorders, and a 2019 study showed that 7% of Americans reported moderate or severe symptoms of depression in the previous two weeks.—
Ronnie Cohen,
NPR,
5 Jan. 2025
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This policy appears to have extended to interactions with the press as well.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Two innings later, France extended the lead to 2-0 with an opposite-field single off Lugo to score Correa, who doubled with two outs and advanced to third on a wild pitch ahead of an intentional walk of Larnach.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Unfolded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfolded. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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