UNFURLS Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

unfurls

verb

present tense third-person singular of unfurl

as in extends

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 unfurls Then, Charisma unfurls a set of ultrasound images before the two share a kiss. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 On the Terrarium bangle, there’s even mushrooms in gold, while the Tree of Life unfurls its glittering branches inside the transparent dome of a pair of earrings. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 This evening, Netflix unfurls the third edition of Netflix Is a Joke Fest, its sprawling, citywide comedy showcase that in just four years has become one of the buzziest gatherings of comedians in the world. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 May 2026

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The root ball boundary or the outer edge of the soil-and-root mass typically extends from the main stem to just beyond the edge of the foliage.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Of course, Oaxaca's appeal also extends beyond the plate, with colorful colonial architecture, bustling markets, centuries-old churches, and a flourishing art scene.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

Definition of extends

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As the sun expands, gravitational tides act like a subtle brake, slowly draining Earth's orbital energy and pulling the planet inward.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 July 2026
The package expands the Air Force’s layered defenses against small unmanned aircraft.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

Definition of expands

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Episode three opens with Daemon and Caraxes, flanked by Ulf on Silverwing and Hugh on Vermithor, meeting Lord Ormund Hightower’s host in an open field.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
On Sundays, Kenyon opens the gates of his homestead to kids from Cherbourg, and anyone else who wants to ride bulls.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

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