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 Wharton professor Serguei Netessine explains how corporate venturing is evolving beyond traditional investment models. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 13 July 2026 With the help of the game’s best infield coach, Arraez has evolved into the most complete version of himself. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 There’s no evidence the parasite has evolved to become more infectious, said Dianna Blau, the CDC’s acting parasitic diseases branch chief. — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 In early 2024, this writer first broke the story about Toyota announcing that the Century would evolve from a single flagship limousine into a standalone ultra-luxury marque and sit above Lexus as Toyota’s ultra-luxury brand. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for evolve

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In a scene that unfolds in slow motion, a canister of tear gas is tossed into the couple’s home, tearing through their veil of domestic bliss.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026
Beyond ornate 19th-century wrought-iron gates, walled gardens unfold as a series of outdoor rooms, with a formal knot garden by landscape architect Arabella Lennox-Boyd and borders by Mary Keen.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 July 2026

Definition of unfold

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The spacecraft is due to launch in October and, if successful, will demonstrate the ability to radiate heat efficiently and run useful workloads for customers, Johnston said.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
Besides, Beckham practically radiates the sort of star power that dispenses with the need for endless chatter; like Michael Jordan in his Hanes/Space Jam heyday, his physical presence takes precedent over the usual run of blunt-force loquacity.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of radiate

Verb

Calls for police in Wilmington, Delaware, to release body cam footage from the officer who shot and killed Kadir Skinner in June are growing.

— CBS News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Former patrons of the bar and other mourners visited the site Tuesday, adding to the growing pile of flowers leaning on the guardrails cordoning off the location of the blaze.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of grow

Verb

The apartment vacancy rate and declining price in townhomes and condominiums have some people casting a wary eye on the health of the housing market.

— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
Nolan recalled facing similar skepticism before The Dark Knight, particularly after the late Heath Ledger was cast as the Joker.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026

Definition of cast

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State officials say the legislation is intended to attract companies developing next-generation energy technologies.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
The hospital has also successfully used AI to analyze patients’ heart rhythms to tell whether someone could develop atrial fibrillation, a condition that can cause blood clots and strokes.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of develop

Verb

On Tuesday alone, Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo are all releasing their latest quarterly results.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Calls for police in Wilmington, Delaware, to release body cam footage from the officer who shot and killed Kadir Skinner in June are growing.

— CBS News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 14 July 2026

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