unfurl
verb
un·furl
ˌən-ˈfər(-ə)l 
unfurled; unfurling; unfurls
: to release from a furled state
: to open out from or as if from a furled state : unfold
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Examples of unfurl in a Sentence
after the protestors had unfurled their banner, it stretched from one side of the visitors' gallery to the other
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But unlike a startup that implodes and then closes its doors, GM is unfurling the full force of a Fortune 500 giant to resuscitate the project.
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Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 16 May 2024
Now, with decisions in the Jan. 6 cases expected in just a few weeks, a similar debate may unfurl about Justice Alito, the ethics experts said.
—Jodi Kantor, New York Times, 16 May 2024
Château Haut-Brion Energy, tension and a gorgeous, velvety sensuality mark this always-complex wine that unfurls layers of olive, licorice and cedary flavors.
—Elin McCoy, Fortune Europe, 11 May 2024
Lift pin to edge of pie plate and unfurl the dough.
—Erin McDowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
There were boos as well as cheers as people unfurled Palestinian flags during the event.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024
The mission team confirmed successful two-way communications and will set a date to unfurl the sail after all commissioning tasks have been completed, according to NASA.
—Passant Rabie / Gizmodo, Quartz, 2 May 2024
Then Yang unfurled a must-have list centered on life as a unit of one.
—Kathryn Shattuck, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
The 16-part series will then unfurl in batches of two episodes per week until a three-part season finale drops on June 19.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Apr. 2024
Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 16 May 2024
Now, with decisions in the Jan. 6 cases expected in just a few weeks, a similar debate may unfurl about Justice Alito, the ethics experts said.
—Jodi Kantor, New York Times, 16 May 2024
Château Haut-Brion Energy, tension and a gorgeous, velvety sensuality mark this always-complex wine that unfurls layers of olive, licorice and cedary flavors.
—Elin McCoy, Fortune Europe, 11 May 2024
Lift pin to edge of pie plate and unfurl the dough.
—Erin McDowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
There were boos as well as cheers as people unfurled Palestinian flags during the event.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024
The mission team confirmed successful two-way communications and will set a date to unfurl the sail after all commissioning tasks have been completed, according to NASA.
—Passant Rabie / Gizmodo, Quartz, 2 May 2024
Then Yang unfurled a must-have list centered on life as a unit of one.
—Kathryn Shattuck, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
The 16-part series will then unfurl in batches of two episodes per week until a three-part season finale drops on June 19.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Apr. 2024
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unfurl
verb
un·furl
ˌən-ˈfər(-ə)l
: to loose from a furled state : open or spread : unfold
unfurl sails
unfurl a flag
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