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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
PC Magazine, 5 July 2025
For example, Bolden styled him in a full khaki Zegna suit with an unfolded lapel, popped collar and gold jewelry.
—Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 21 Dec. 2024
Solcyré Burga, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Teammates had to separate the two before a true fight ever unfolded.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
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Verb
If these specs are accurate, the unfolded thickness of the device is only slightly thinner (by 0.01 inches) than the previous model, while the new phone will actually be slightly heavier than its predecessor (by 0.03 ounces).
—PC Magazine, 5 July 2025
For example, Bolden styled him in a full khaki Zegna suit with an unfolded lapel, popped collar and gold jewelry.
—Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The attacks unfolded in a moment before the proliferation of cellphones and social media provided vehicles to share information and news widely and instantly.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Teammates had to separate the two before a true fight ever unfolded.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfolded
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By 2019, Kirk expanded into electoral politics with Turning Point Action, a 501(c)(4) that allowed his network to directly campaign for Republicans.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cadence has expanded this technology beyond chip design towards creating digital twins of data centers including all the functional components.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The culture evolved into even harsher demands without proper compensation, leading to widespread burnout and health issues.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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To do this, methanotrophs have evolved enzymes that can grapple with the extremely strong and stable bonds between methane’s atoms.—
Katherine Bourzac,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Industries sprouted and bloomed, inventions burgeoned, standards of living for masses always hit new heights.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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After mature plants have bloomed, use clean, sharp pruners to cut the plant down by one-third, cutting into green growth only and not into the woody stems, which won’t regenerate new growth.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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The series appeared to be headed for a sweep in the acting categories when Britt Lower pulled an upset early in the ceremony by taking the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series over Matlock nominee Kathy Bates.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Israel’s assault on Gaza City appeared to be accelerating, with the military issuing evacuation orders for several towers in Gaza City within just a few hours Sunday morning.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Golden Bears opened the 2024 season by beating UC Davis 31-13, Auburn 21-14 and SDSU 31-10.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Times Square location, on the northeast corner of 7th Avenue and 47th Street, marks the second permanent outpost for Central Perk, which opened in Boston in 2023.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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Science has progressed our understanding further and further back in cosmic history, but so far, there’s no end in sight to where the story actually, truly began.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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As their relationship progressed, the two married in 2003 and later had their sons, Jeremy and Nate.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Julianne cited her sisters' accomplishments in their own fields, as well as their flourishing personal lives, as a reason why the sadness never flowered into full-on resentment.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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How has that crop flowered, developed, and matured?—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Video of the fatal attack showed Kirk speaking to a large crowd of people on the university campus as a shot rings out.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was addressing a crowd of thousands of people at an outdoor event at the campus in Oren, Utah, when video showed a bullet hitting him in the neck area.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Unfolded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfolded. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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