unfold
verb (used with object)
to bring out of a folded state; spread or open out.
unfolds
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present tense formof unfold (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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During typical aging, the brain's gradual shift away from relying heavily on the hippocampus and toward greater involvement of the frontal cortex generally unfolds between the fifth and seventh decades of life.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
It’s also true that each of those elements figures into what unfolds as Salton and Declonius battle it out, especially in the case of Salton, who has always envied his brother and longs for retribution.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
In past technological cycles, it’s made more sense for “market leadership” to transition from one sector to another as a trend unfolds, they added.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
The story unfolds into a humorous and poignant satire that makes sharp observations about the state of modern masculinity and creative life.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Dad breaks the seal and unfolds the torn notebook paper that lies within.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
