EVOLVE Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

evolve

verb

i-ˈvälv

Definition of evolve

as in to unfold

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 to radiate

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 evolve Lavish in convenience, the property is a short walk away to the Bedford Avenue subway stop, the vast and lively McCarren Park, and close to the border of the ever-evolving Greenpoint neighborhood. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 In only a handful of generations some populations have begun evolving resistance, and the crash many expected to end in the extinction of the species now looks more like an uneasy coexistence. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Fraternities could evolve into unions that participate in collective bargaining like that found between the NFL and NFLPA. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for evolve

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The remark is notable in light of behind-the-scenes drama that has unfolded over the last year and a half.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
The opening installation unfolds in a cornucopia of mezzanines, double-height caverns, walkways, and arched windows that give on to the street.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026

Definition of unfold

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Meanwhile, the Alpha Capricornid meteor shower radiates from the Capricornus constellation and tends to feature brighter meteors that are easier to spot — around three per hour as seen from both hemispheres, the American Meteor Society reports.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
The Perpetually Composed, radiating calm while your insides are in chaos?

— Laide Alexander, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of radiate

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The growing satellite problem Ever since SpaceX first started launching its Starlink internet satellites in 2019, astronomers have voiced their frustration and concern over the growing satellite problem.

— Chris Young July 28, Refractor, 28 July 2026
In an update Monday morning, the Cal Fire Santa Clara Unit said the blaze did not grow overnight and was 40% contained.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

Definition of grow

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Chinese brands were able to capitalize on high demand this year, especially in Europe, thanks to flexible supply chains that can rapidly develop new, localized products.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
At the same time, the Navy keeps developing the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine to replace the aging Ohio-class nuclear deterrent fleet.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

Definition of develop

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An Iranian cargo vessel carrying vital supplies needed for medical treatment has been released after being seized by the US and held for 95 days, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
At sunset, everyone will release their lanterns across the water.

— Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of release

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His attorney Mark Wykoff told the judge at his sentencing in January that the cancer had progressed to Stage 4 and spread to his liver and lungs.

— Jerry Nowicki, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Research from Gartner indicates that agentic AI will increasingly participate in enterprise decisions, while IBM research highlights that executive confidence in AI adoption is progressing faster than confidence in governance readiness.

— Krupesh Bhat, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of progress

Verb

Holes start finding their way through it and into the cyan layer, and the device begins emitting a mixture of red and cyan simultaneously, shifting the overall color and increasing the luminance.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
The mouth fiddle belongs to a family of instruments that are orally modulated, lending qualities of the human voice to the sound waves emitted by a vibrating string.

— Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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