unfolding

NOUN

development

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flowering

STRONG

addition adulthood advance advancement advancing augmentation augmenting boost buildup developing elaborating enlargement evolution evolving expansion growth hike improvement increase increasing maturation maturing maturity perfecting progress progression reinforcement reinforcing ripening spread spreading unraveling upping

WEAK

adding to evolvement making progress ongoing upgrowth

Antonyms

STRONG

decline decrease diminishment failure halt lessening loss reduction retreat retrogression shrinkage stagnation stop stoppage subtraction withdrawal

Example Sentences

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It’s unclear what comes next beyond what is already unfolding.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

And despite everything uncovered so far, one conclusion stands out: Leonardo da Vinci's story is still unfolding.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

The Times has reached out to the Redondo Beach Police Department for more information regarding the unfolding situation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Louisville has long been defined by the Kentucky Derby, but outside the annual influx of celebrities, CEOs and oversize hats, a different story is unfolding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

There was a beautiful day unfolding outside, with fleecy clouds in a blue, blue sky, and a mild breeze rustling the grass in the backyard.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

unfolding

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