1
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
The theater of battle is too complex and too rapidly evolving to be able to be managed by humans.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 27 June 2025
Marketers can have an internal blog, share regular newsletters or present at company meetings to educate and indoctrinate key messages while updating on elements that evolve.
—Dee Blohm, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Kesh’s remarks highlight how Alpha™ continues to solve problems for designers and consumers alike, building off a rich legacy and continuing to evolve textile technology.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 17 June 2025
In an ever-changing media landscape, Essence has remained a trusted guide, evolving with the times while holding fast to our mission: to serve Black women, in all our diversity, with authenticity, love, and respect.
—Essence Staff, Essence, 17 June 2025
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 27 June 2025
Marketers can have an internal blog, share regular newsletters or present at company meetings to educate and indoctrinate key messages while updating on elements that evolve.
—Dee Blohm, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Kesh’s remarks highlight how Alpha™ continues to solve problems for designers and consumers alike, building off a rich legacy and continuing to evolve textile technology.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 17 June 2025
In an ever-changing media landscape, Essence has remained a trusted guide, evolving with the times while holding fast to our mission: to serve Black women, in all our diversity, with authenticity, love, and respect.
—Essence Staff, Essence, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for evolve
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolve
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That meant disseminating the pertinent information got to the right people more quickly and efficiently as the draft process unfolded.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Combine that with four extra days on the water and a rising desperation for land, perishable food and cell service and the only thing that can unfold is pure chaos.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Dealing with rage wouldn’t seem the term most applicable to Estévez, who is as amiable and animated as anyone in the Royals’ clubhouse and radiates a room-energizing presence.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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The panoramic terrace creates visual continuity between interior and exterior, while the club’s signature infinity pool radiates notes of color and joy, like an echo to the location’s musical appeal.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The clock is ticking down on Trump's 90-day pause on those tariffs — but institutional investors are actually growing more enthusiastic about emerging markets, according to Bank of America's most recent Fund Manager Survey.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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How to get involved Liz Ceballos, a retail manager with decades of experience, helps Capsule vendors grow their businesses and become part of the community of Miami entrepreneurs.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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By Wendy Lee June 23, 2025 3 AM PT For Subscribers In a rare searing rebuke, investors recently cast a symbolic vote disapproving of Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav’s 2024 compensation package, which rose 4% to $51.9 million compared with the year before.—
Wendy Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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What was the process like for you, casting a film versus casting for photo shoots?—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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The organization strives to foster a love of learning among children, develop bonding between children and their parents, build family connectivity by hosting events, and generally have a positive impact on helping families move into self-sufficiency.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Rosenberg emphasizes that at this point, AI is still just another tool that’s used for developing content—like CGI.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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Following his hearing Wednesday, Sayer was released on $150,000 bond into home detention with location monitoring.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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Blanchard was released from prison in December 2023, after serving eight years of her 10-year sentence, and her parole ended on June 24, 2025.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Officials, though, have insisted for months that talks are progressing with trading partners such as India, Japan and Vietnam but have not made any announcements.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
29 June 2025
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Most patients survive between two to five years after diagnosis, losing control of their muscles as the neurodegenerative condition progresses.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Solar flares emit radiation, mostly in the form of ultraviolet light and X-rays, that can hurtle toward Earth at the speed of light.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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This is significant, as China emits more carbon dioxide than any other country.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Evolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolve. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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