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as in to expand
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 to evolve
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 to appear
to come into view
the majestic landscape unfolded before us
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Recent Examples of unfold
Gibbs' story will continue unfolding in the second season to explain how their deaths have affected his career motivations to fight for victims and get justice.
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Caroline Blair, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
From solemn oaths to intricate voting procedures and the famed white smoke, here’s how the centuries-old process unfolds.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
The case is unfolding at the same time as the FBI’s arrest of a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, escalating a clash between the Trump administration and local authorities over the president’s sweeping immigration crackdown.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
About the countless small and large conflicts that unfold within the four walls of a home.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
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Caroline Blair, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
From solemn oaths to intricate voting procedures and the famed white smoke, here’s how the centuries-old process unfolds.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
The case is unfolding at the same time as the FBI’s arrest of a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, escalating a clash between the Trump administration and local authorities over the president’s sweeping immigration crackdown.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
About the countless small and large conflicts that unfold within the four walls of a home.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfold
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For 2024, the list was expanded to 450 companies and looked at their emissions between 2020 and 2022.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Capital One is expanding its travel perks, adding exclusive airport lounges, landings (think: snazzy, foodie-forward boutique lounges) and two hotel collections with special benefits.—
Paul Rubio,
AFAR Media,
21 Apr. 2025
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As cost-of-living challenges and job market anxieties mount, Gen Z's consumer values are evolving.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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In general, Zimmerman says, animals that evolved in areas prone to disturbance are adapted to handle those variables.—
Marina Wang,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Soon after, soft white florals bloom against a backdrop of musk, creating a clean, satin-like sensation on the skin.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Some bloom once per year, while others flower continuously with deadheading.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Federal prosecutors also appeared to reveal today that Combs had rejected an apparent plea deal.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Still, the quarterback appears to be keeping a positive attitude and expects to be drafted on Friday.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Mummy Pig talks pregnancy, big feelings Kelce, also pregnant with her fourth daughter at the time, extended her congratulations and asked how Mummy Pig's other children, Peppa and George, were handling the news.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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San Francisco, which lost Snell, tried to keep pace by signing hard-hitting shortstop Willy Adames (seven-years, $182 million) and extending fancy-fielding third baseman Matt Chapman (six years, $151 million).—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Ortega said balances grew during the pandemic as workers — and the rest of America — weren’t able to travel as easily for vacation.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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In the late 1960s, some physicists speculated that singularities might be surrounded by a region of churning chaos, where space and time haphazardly grow and shrink.—
Lyndie Chiou,
Wired News,
20 Apr. 2025
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This mystery concerns the connection between winter cold and spring flowering.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2025
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Some species are more drawn to flower nectar than others.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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His prominent role in Game 3 -- which was a big reason the Knicks' offensive rating jumped to 120.8 from 101.9 in Game 2 -- showed that coach Tom Thibodeau and the Knicks have learned their lesson about keeping Towns involved in the offense.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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An online database that tracks ship movements shows the Mohawk has been docked in its home port since mid-March.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Unfold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfold. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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