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 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

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This effort extends beyond physical chip export controls, which have proven difficult to enforce, with new legislation like the Remote Access Security Act aiming to curb remote access.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The deal also extends the expiration date of non-refundable tax credits issued prior to 2025 by up to five years.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026

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Hydropower capacity expands China has continued adding hydropower capacity as part of its broader clean-energy expansion.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
Based on the legend of the Chinese goddess Chang’e, this book reimagines and expands the myth to center her daughter, Xingyin, who flees her home and embarks on a bold adventure to save her mother while training in enemy territory.

— Chloe Gong, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

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That hearing is two days before LSU — the one SEC team known to be interested in signing such players — opens its season against Clemson.

— Seth Emerson, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
This week, just steps from the garden, Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech (mYSLm), a 43,000-square-foot museum designed by the architectural firm Studio KO, opens its doors to the public.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

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