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as in unfolding
to gradually become clearer or more detailed
as the governor's plans for the reform of state government evolved, objections from various groups inevitably arose
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as in radiating
to throw or give off
baking soda and citric acid react with each other and evolve carbon dioxide
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Recent Examples of evolving
In recent years, the district has kept evolving with additional entertainment options.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Sep. 2025
If approved, the policy committee recommended the policy be reviewed annually, due to the rapidly-evolving landscape of AI technology.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
On this season premiere episode of Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, Johnson gets candid about his journey into the role, the emotional toll of going to dark places, the physical transformation that nearly broke him and his evolving sense of fatherhood and purpose.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
The invasive—and drastically overpopulating—species prevailed over the scientists’ 20-year electric culling campaign by evolving to grow faster and spawn younger.
—Martin J. Kernan, Scientific American, 26 Sep. 2025
Under the measures announced by Lightbound, who cited the evolving reliance on postal services, Canada Post would also be able to raise the price of stamps more frequently.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Everything is always changing and evolving, especially in the music industry.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
The verdict adds to Sarkozy’s mounting legal troubles and highlights France’s evolving stance on political accountability.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Sep. 2025
If approved, the policy committee recommended the policy be reviewed annually, due to the rapidly-evolving landscape of AI technology.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
On this season premiere episode of Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, Johnson gets candid about his journey into the role, the emotional toll of going to dark places, the physical transformation that nearly broke him and his evolving sense of fatherhood and purpose.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
The invasive—and drastically overpopulating—species prevailed over the scientists’ 20-year electric culling campaign by evolving to grow faster and spawn younger.
—Martin J. Kernan, Scientific American, 26 Sep. 2025
Under the measures announced by Lightbound, who cited the evolving reliance on postal services, Canada Post would also be able to raise the price of stamps more frequently.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Everything is always changing and evolving, especially in the music industry.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
The verdict adds to Sarkozy’s mounting legal troubles and highlights France’s evolving stance on political accountability.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolving
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The fight, now unfolding in the corridors of Congress amongst lobbyists on both sides of the issue, underscores the stakes as stablecoins transition from niche crypto instruments to mainstream payment rails.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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So what happens when an actual, bona fide, honest-to-goodness disaster is unfolding in real life instead?—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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What had seemed an impossible task transformed into a practical matter of six little arrows, radiating around a central concept.—
Zadie Smith,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Along with users telling her to appreciate every second, others took a moment to admire the pure joy radiating from Luna and her family.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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Queen Camilla is being accused of leaving King Charles to go on a lavish vacation amid the monarch’s progressing cancer battle.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
21 Sep. 2025
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Lee said Green and Williams are progressing, but neither will be ready for training camp.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Sep. 2025
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Crego, inspired by his Cuban heritage, said a lightning bolt went off when casting Gabby’s Gigi.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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Carr has since downplayed his role in the Kimmel drama, casting it as a dispute between local station owners and the national network.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Although the bacterium can contaminate many types of food, cheeses or deli meats that are kept in cold storage for long periods in stores or at home are a place where listeria can keep growing.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Experts say one of the main drivers in independent voters is a growing discontent with the two-party system.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
24 Sep. 2025
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And Massie is nearing victory on a months-long quest to force a vote on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files, antagonizing the White House.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Swift last appeared on The Graham Norton Show in October 2022, shortly after releasing Midnights.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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The actor has since pivoted to developing a TV series based on one of his favorite games, Warhammer 40K, for Amazon.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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This research could pave the way for developing the next generation of highly efficient, sustainable, and versatile solar energy materials.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Originally launched at the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP26) held in Scotland, the FMC focuses on high-emitting sectors like steel, shipping, and aviation, which are responsible for nearly a third of global carbon emissions.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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And in transportation, one of the highest-emitting sectors, reforms are unfolding into inevitability.—
Michaila Byrne,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Evolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolving. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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