as in progress
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the evolution of motion pictures from short, silent reels into a medium of mass entertainment and an art form
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Recent Examples of evolution
And from the old 810 Zone to Johnny’s Tavern, that evolution continues.
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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Policy changes, customer adoption, technology developments, infrastructure evolution and tipping points are considered for light vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, scooters, light-duty trucks and SUVs.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The evolution of their relationship from inevitable mistrust to mutual dependency — the Gorn needs company, Ortegas needs protection from the elements — to genuine friendship is beautifully played, both by Navia and some impressively emotive Gorn prosthetics.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
More than 50,000 people filled Tiananmen Square in the Chinese capital for the huge military parade showcasing the rapid evolution of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
—Nbc News, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2025
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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Policy changes, customer adoption, technology developments, infrastructure evolution and tipping points are considered for light vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, scooters, light-duty trucks and SUVs.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The evolution of their relationship from inevitable mistrust to mutual dependency — the Gorn needs company, Ortegas needs protection from the elements — to genuine friendship is beautifully played, both by Navia and some impressively emotive Gorn prosthetics.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
More than 50,000 people filled Tiananmen Square in the Chinese capital for the huge military parade showcasing the rapid evolution of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
—Nbc News, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolution
Noun
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In 2008, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office reviewed the case in again but investigators made little progress due to the limited physical evidence that remained.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
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One of his favorite spreads draws directly from a Parks image of a mother with her children outside their home; in Smith’s reimagining, those same children later graduate from historically Black colleges, a testament to resilience and progress.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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The application comes after an unrelated one was filed in June 2024 seeking a coastal development permit to tie two lots together and build five new 1,494-square-foot two-story duplexes at 1271 and 1277 Cave St.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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This increase followed positive developments that reignited investor confidence, although the stock is still considerably behind the S&P 500’s 12% year-to-date rise.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Miller was among the first players Lee named when asked about the team’s offseason progression.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Sep. 2025
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More Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Chicago revamped its offensive line during the offseason in order to give Williams more room and time to roam around and go through his progressions.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The expansion, which is expected to support growth over the next five years, will expand production and capacity at the facility's test lab and also add a new demonstration room for its large-scale motors.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Sep. 2025
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Nvidia alone has pledged up to $100 billion to back the expansion, providing millions of its new Vera Rubin GPUs.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Secure new growth to the fence with ties, then enjoy the fragrant blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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Now with a simpler business, sales teams can drive growth through commercial focus.—
Daniel Schmeltz,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Evolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolution. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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