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 Waits unfurls a sad story over the course of the song, dropping details about an unnamed woman in red shoes who’s standing by the newsstand outside a pharmacy on a cold, rainy night. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026 Conversely, East of Eden unfurls its consideration of human nature and inheritance across multiple generations. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026 Sitting at a conference room table adjacent to the Packers’ locker room, Kraft unfurls his left arm to explain each of his tattoos. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Early in the film, Angela unfurls a rug onto the living room floor. — Emily Zemler, Architectural Digest, 10 July 2026 Then, Charisma unfurls a set of ultrasound images before the two share a kiss. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfurls
  1. extends
  2. expands
  3. opens
  4. unfolds
Verb
  • Applegate’s willingness to share her experience has brought attention to an issue that extends far beyond any one person’s diagnosis.
    — Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But the versatility of the color doesn’t end with clothes; the beauty of camel extends to accessories, making even the smallest details feel luxe.
    — InStyle, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of extends
Verb
  • Alabama facility expands production Lockheed Martin broke ground on an expansion of Building P-20 in Troy that will add 47,000 square feet of manufacturing space.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • His comments come as Mastercard expands its involvement in digital assets, including through its acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK, which was completed in August.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of expands
Verb
  • Tao Okamoto, meanwhile, lends a gentle intensity to Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s All of a Sudden, which opens in theaters on November 25.
    — Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The 3,230-square-foot space, which opens on Saturday, spans two floors with the ground level meant to resemble a living room.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of opens
Verb
  • The Day unfolds across a single day, as police stumble across a bank robbery mid-heist, and the criminals barricade themselves inside.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Philippe said the costume helps convey the character's emotional journey as the story unfolds.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of unfolds

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