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unfurled

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verb

past tense of unfurl
as in opened
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 unfurled
Verb
In this first series, the firm unfurled six teacups, two sizes of teapots, two saucers and a small sugar bowl with mischievous cats drinking tea, reading the newspaper and engaging in courtship, all in the company of a friendly little mouse. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 30 Sep. 2024 After the speakers finished, several pro-Palestinian supporters unfurled banners and began shouting, causing security personnel to escort them out roughly. Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfurled
Adjective
  • My bed is unmade, a pile of unfolded laundry sits over my right shoulder, and a $9.99 Muhammad Ali poster hangs on my wall.
    thehustle.co, thehustle.co, 1 Nov. 2024
  • This is a phone for big hands and even my large paws struggle when typing messages on the unfolded screen.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Jacobs and co-owner Dan Van Rite opened Dan Dan in 2016.
    Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But, no centers have opened yet.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • In 2017, Vance often wore jeans, a button-down, open-collar shirt and an unbuttoned blazer during his book tour.
    Therèsa M. Winge, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024
  • This grey and white top cardigan can be worn as a top while buttoned up or left unbuttoned over a white tank for a more casual look.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Having recently expanded into publishing, the Black List will be dropping further diversity lists over the next several months.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Season 2, expanded to 16 episodes that were split across Parts 2 and 3, wrapped up in August 2024.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • But rather than focus on the actual victims or damage, many right-wing influencers and politicians have extended their sympathies to a nonexistent girl and her puppy (who is also not real).
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index extended its rally, however, on China’s stimulus program, with markets on the mainland still closed for the Golden Week holiday.
    Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024

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“Unfurled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfurled. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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