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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2
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
McGinley, who captained Team Europe to a dominant Ryder Cup victory in 2014 at Gleneagles, didn’t mince words when asked about LIV’s evolving structure.
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Erica has evolved from a simple virtual assistant to a sophisticated tool, with 60% of its 3 billion interactions now being proactive, offering suggestions and next steps.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Podcast is a word with an ever evolving definition.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
By detecting the COMs in their frozen states, astronomers get an indication of how far evolved the chemistry of the material surrounding protostars is at the earliest stages of star formation.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Erica has evolved from a simple virtual assistant to a sophisticated tool, with 60% of its 3 billion interactions now being proactive, offering suggestions and next steps.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Podcast is a word with an ever evolving definition.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
By detecting the COMs in their frozen states, astronomers get an indication of how far evolved the chemistry of the material surrounding protostars is at the earliest stages of star formation.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolve
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Their characters also had a romantic history and a will-they-won't-they dynamic that unfolded amid the ER's chaos.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Legislature’s tax discussions are unfolding in the shadow of a controversial ballot measure proposal to impose a one-time tax on the state’s billionaires.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The vessel had patrolled during the same years as the Growler but, in 1961, suffered a reactor incident that radiated its crew.—
Robert Sullivan,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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The excitement Moses radiated served as testament to Rhett Lashlee’s assessment of his roster coming together to finish out the season, even after the disappointment of falling short of a return ACC Championship Game appearance.—
Kyle Kensing,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Jan. 2026
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If similar inflow patterns are found in other inactive galaxies, red geysers could become a key model for understanding how galaxies across the universe grow old, and quietly stay that way.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The strategy reflects McDonald's broader push to lean on nostalgia and popular partnerships to drive traffic and loyalty at a time when consumers are growing more cautious about spending, the outlet reported, citing a recent earnings call.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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When the pandemic happened, the only way to access live performance was if it was recorded and cast widely.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Nearly 30 years after its release, Freaky Friday was remade by Mean Girls director Mark Waters, casting Lindsay Lohan in the role inspired by Foster's, and Jamie Lee Curtis in the role inspired by Harris' character.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Researchers have developed a new type of material that can passively cool buildings and capture water directly from the air – all without energy input.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Giving evidence about his spat with Vine, which developed when the 60-year-old speculated whether Barton had a brain injury after his posts about Aluko and Ward, he was stopped by Menary.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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While the identities of the victims have not yet been released by authorities, the victims were all adults.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Lionsgate released the first official teaser trailer for the forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, on Thursday.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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December 22 – January 19 When boundaries feel tight, kindness unlocks progress.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 When boundaries feel tight, kindness unlocks progress.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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With its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060, China is working diligently to move away from fossil fuels toward non-carbon-emitting energy sources.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Frost automatically determines the length of time the cycle should run and emits a beep when finished.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Evolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolve. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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