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 Summary Anthropic's Claude now boasts enhanced integration with Google Workspace, enabling direct interaction with Gmail and Google Drive, alongside expanded mobile access for its Cowork tool, evolving it into a comprehensive AI workplace agent. — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Laws regarding incarceration of youthful offenders — age 25 or younger at the time of the crime — have evolved since the siblings were tried. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 Grown-up gourmands No offense to toddlers, but our palates have evolved beyond sugary fruit snacks. — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026 The hunch is Notre Dame’s receiver rotation will evolve all season after the top three. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evolve

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With a direct flight from Atlanta to Argyle International Airport, five hours later, a diverse world unfolded.

— Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
While this unfolds, Rebecca is trying to carve out some quality time with Matthijs via a quickie in her office that Ted has the bad timing to interrupt.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of unfold

Verb

The map shows other towers close by, each radiating a string that is fastened to the map when other towers radio in readings.

— Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
The scenes radiate the joy of being young, attractive, and filled with infinite free time and minimal distractions except the open sky above you.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of radiate

Verb

The deal amid Utah’s growing push for advanced nuclear power.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2026
As her anger and resistance grow, her body begins to transform into porcelain, becoming a powerful symbol of her silent rebellion and her fight to reclaim her own identity.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of grow

Verb

Finally, the Amanda Committee’s Golden Clapper went to casting directirs Mette Holme Nielsen and Jannecke Bervell for their contributions to Norwegian film over more than 30 years.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
Panettiere’s death has since cast a spotlight on Hickerson, while extensive public records reviewed by NBC News detail his trail of financial and legal troubles.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of cast

Verb

Rain will develop across northern and central Minnesota in the morning hours, with coverage remaining spotty.

— Joseph Dames, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The project is being developed by a subsidiary of energy and electricity giant NextEra Energy and is slated to come online in late 2028.

— Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of develop

Verb

In December 2023, Mestiza released the debut album Quëreles via their independent label Sacro Music, which also reimagined flamenco traditions through a club lens.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
Beresford draws a parallel to audience reactions when the film was first released.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of release

Verb

Gestational hypertension can progress to preeclampsia, which, in severe cases, can lead to eclampsia, which involves seizures and can be life-threatening.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
The status updates will show up in real time as the testing progresses, and the final reports, certificates, and structured test results will appear automatically.

— Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of progress

Verb

While this is rare, the heat emitted from your car, in combination with a fuel spill, could cause the gasoline vapors to catch fire.

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
This allowed the researchers to manipulate the materials’ light-absorbing and light-emitting behavior more predictably.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

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