UNFURL Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

unfurl

verb

ˌən-ˈfər(-ə)l

Definition of unfurl

as in to expand

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 unfurl On Friday, Sézane, a popular Parisian lifestyle and ready-to-wear brand, unfurled a new 2,800-square-foot boutique at 1045 Madison Avenue, joining the brand’s two New York permanent locations in NoLIta and the Williamsburg neighborhood in Brooklyn. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 There are layered financial and sociological changes currently unfurling. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026 The Hartford dates mark the opening two nights of Rodrigo’s new tour—expect moments of major fashion history, imbued with Rodrigo’s own personal storytelling, to continue unfurling. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026 The fireside living room overlooks one of three ponds on the property, while doors on the main level unfurl to multiple heated patios with alfresco dining and lounge areas, plus a fire pit and hot tub. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfurl

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From elevating beds to expanding sections to sliding walls and even entire roofs, these 10 homes transform to get maximum use out of a compact space.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Blue Origin is expanding its Florida operations to support a much faster launch schedule, targeting multiple New Glenn flights per week by the end of the decade.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of expand

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That question motivated Clark to better understand aging among plants and animals and to look for hints to extend humans' lifespan.

— KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
It's also got two passive radiators for deep bass, and CMF says it's tuned the driver to extend its low-end range.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of extend

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Carlie Irsay-Gordon, owner and CEO of the Colts, issued a strong statement regarding why the decision to fire Ballard unfolded at this specific point of the regular season.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
The common concern is what matters in the scene, and where the audience should be as that part of the story unfolds.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of unfold

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In the narrative to has unfolded from authorities and passenger accounts, Machchhar had the presence of mind to open the locked door of the cockpit after he was stabbed.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
When the pre-sale opened this week for the band’s reunion tour, the Powderfinger camp was collectively gobsmacked.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026

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