Synonyms for

Unfolding

Verb / ʌˈnfəʊldɪŋ / Another word for unfolding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Unfolding means to open or reveal something that was closed or hidden.

Synonyms & similar words

open blossom unfold extend fold spread flowering stretch revealing unveiling disclosing exposing uncovering unpacking disentangling unrolling unfurling expanding developing evolving emerging progressing advancing growing unwrapping untangling destiny translation

Synonyms by register

Formal

developing emerging unfurling manifesting

Informal

playing out coming out happening going on

Literary

unveiling disclosing revealing

Antonyms

concealing hiding obscuring masking suppressing withholding

Common collocations

  • story unfolding
  • situation unfolding
  • plan unfolding
  • drama unfolding
  • events unfolding
  • future unfolding
  • mystery unfolding

Word family

noun unfolding
verb unfold

Usage note

Primarily used to describe a process or event that gradually becomes clear or known. It suggests a natural progression rather than a deliberate revelation.

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Example sentences

  1. She is unfolding the letter from her best friend.
  2. The flowers are slowly unfolding in the warm sun.
  3. He is unfolding the picture he drew for his mom.
  4. The story is slowly unfolding, chapter by chapter.
  5. She is unfolding the blanket to make a fort.

Quotes

  • Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever. - Peter Hagerty
  • Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions. - Dalai Lama
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

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