UNFOLDED Synonyms: 149 Similar and Opposite Words

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as in unfurled

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verb

past tense of unfold

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 bloomed

to produce flowers the rosebud unfolded literally overnight

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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

Adjective

Fold one corner down to create a triangle (the rest of the towel should remain unfolded and look like a rectangle attached to the triangle). — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026 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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The celebration unfolded in one of Lapérouse’s intimate salons, L’Astrolabe, where the table was dressed in a romantic, candlelit style that matched the post-Cannes mood. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 July 2026 All that intense drama unfolded after Balogun’s ejection, which came upon a replay review (Video Assistant Referee). — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfolded

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One of the key features is the dramatic spiral roof, which takes cues from an unfurled Chinese folding fan, a space that is accessible to visitors and serves as an observation deck overlooking the Huangpu River and the city's skyline.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
The Waseca County Honor Guard carried the flag out of the fairgrounds hall, and with about 35 volunteers around its perimeter, the red, white and blue was fully unfurled in all its glory for the first time in decades.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of unfurled

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Since his appointment to COO in 2018, the firm’s assets under management have roughly doubled, while its client base has expanded across new geographies.

— Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Companies that made the largest AI investment expanded entry-level job hiring by 12%.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of expanded

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According to interior designer Courtney Blanton, pool houses have really evolved due to modern technology with materials that last longer and are heartier.

— Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Cruise ship spas have evolved from simple massage rooms into comprehensive wellness centers.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 28 June 2026

Definition of evolved

Verb

Within days of the pool being refilled on June 9, patches of vivid green algae bloomed across the surface, particularly near the Lincoln and World War II memorials.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Trump has consistently blamed vandals for disrupting the reflecting pool repairs, which have faced struggles as the pool turned green and bloomed with algae shortly after initial renovations were completed.

— Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of bloomed

Verb

Khamenei’s son and successor Mojtaba has still not appeared publicly since his father’s killing.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
As the order to evacuate was played over loudspeakers on the National Mall, some people appeared to be standing in place, talking with those around them and not exiting the area, while others were walking toward exits.

— Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of appeared

Adjective

In videos shared on Instagram by The Cut and Willy Chavarria, Clarkson wore a blue jacket with a white unbuttoned shirt that showed off his tattoos and pink plaid shorts with loafers and high socks.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
The saving grace for this year’s WWDC video was my son constantly questioning why Craig Federighi had his shirt unbuttoned so far down.

— Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026

Definition of unbuttoned

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The 270,000-square-foot building opened in 2023 with computerized saws and equipment imported from Germany.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Throughout its lifespan, the station has served as a test bed for scientific research in microgravity and has in years past opened itself up to private commercial missions.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of opened

Verb

As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
Long story short, the goal was ruled out for offside and the Seleção progressed through to the Round of 16.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

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