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
Similarly touching sentiments had been expressed during Wrexham’s first two games back in the Championship, including a banner reading ‘Mr Wrexham’ that was unfurled before kick-off at Southampton on the opening day.
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Freeman tied on an apron, unfurled an olive-green wrap encasing his chef’s knife and set up behind a metal counter facing the empty dining room.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
Under a bright sun Friday, Bay Area officials, Korean and U.S. diplomats and cultural performers in bright, billowing hanbok dresses crowded onto the Mayor’s Balcony at San Francisco City Hall as the national flag of the Republic of Korea unfurled over the Civic Center Plaza below.
—Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
In their open letter, RBO staff expressed solidarity with the dancer who unfurled the Palestinian flag.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Freeman tied on an apron, unfurled an olive-green wrap encasing his chef’s knife and set up behind a metal counter facing the empty dining room.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
Under a bright sun Friday, Bay Area officials, Korean and U.S. diplomats and cultural performers in bright, billowing hanbok dresses crowded onto the Mayor’s Balcony at San Francisco City Hall as the national flag of the Republic of Korea unfurled over the Civic Center Plaza below.
—Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
In their open letter, RBO staff expressed solidarity with the dancer who unfurled the Palestinian flag.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
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Unrivaled Experiences Growth Spurt Unrivaled will expand ahead of its second season with the addition of two new clubs and a development player pool, the league announced Wednesday.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The panel issued over 100 recommendations, from limiting cash bail for misdemeanors to expanding racial equity training for prosecutors.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Republican lawmakers are upping the pressure on GOP leaders to extend enhanced health insurance subsidies set to expire at year’s end for those with Affordable Care Act coverage, bolstering similar demands from Democrats as part of government funding talks.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The two countries last month agreed to extend the trade truce by another 90 days, to mid-November.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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But within those few episodes is a devastating story about a young boy who commits a horrendous crime that unfolds in excruciating detail, with each episode consisting of a single long shot.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The plan is to drop the first episode alongside the trial, see how things unfold in court, and, if possible, integrate relevant trial developments into the following episodes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Pittman is referring to the 6-4 left-hander Austin Simmons, who suffered a left ankle injury in the fourth quarter of Ole Miss’ 30-23 win last week at Kentucky to open league play.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Jean Silva Betting Odds And Line Movement When the betting odds opened for the Noche UFC main event, BetOnline had Silva as the -250 betting favorite over the +210 Lopes.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Unfurl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfurl. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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