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 The conversation turned back to what has changed in how distribution has evolved internationally, due to streaming. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 6 July 2026 The exemption owes to the Padres becoming a payer into MLB’s revenue-sharing pool by virtue of evolving into a top-5 fixture in home attendance. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 The rapidly evolving nature of warfare and modern military requirements should prompt investors to rethink valuations in the defense sector, according to Panmure Liberum strategist Joachim Klement. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026 Designed for evolving missions The latest award follows an earlier Titan procurement by JIATF-401, indicating continued confidence in the platform. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for evolve

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The review unfolds as federal investigators scrutinize UC’s admissions.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
In Bolton, Mississippi, a tragedy unfolded on June 27, when 83-year-old Irene Van Egmond died of heat exposure while tending a flower bed, officials said.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of unfold

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Those tendrils are formed from plasma, or ionized gas, at temperatures in excess of a million degrees Fahrenheit, compared to the sun's visible surface, the photosphere, which radiates at about 9,932 degrees Fahrenheit (5,500 degrees Celsius).

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 July 2026
Throw in an eye mask, too, as the yurts radiate with beams of early morning sunlight from the skylight.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

Definition of radiate

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The iconic fast food company has grown beyond its California roots in recent years, opening locations in Colorado, Texas, Idaho, and as far east as Tennessee.

— James Powel, USA Today, 7 July 2026
And a growing body of research suggests that one of the simplest ways to help isn’t more space or more exercise.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

Definition of grow

Verb

The House of Representatives had just passed the SAVE America Act, a bill that would force people to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to show photo identification when casting a ballot.

— Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
Sanchez, boosted by voters from Peru’s rural regions, led the race earlier in the count and also won votes cast within the country by a slim margin.

— Reuters, NBC news, 4 July 2026

Definition of cast

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But Canada has plans to launch hundreds of new satellites to safeguard its national sovereignty, reducing reliance on Washington, and the European Union is developing its own network of 290 satellites.

— Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
To develop the system, Earth Fire Alliance conducted hundreds of interviews firefighters, incident commanders and scientists worldwide to identify gaps in existing fire data, Kapusta said.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of develop

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As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
Lack of magnesium can cause older leaves to yellow and progress to younger leaves, as well as interveinal chlorosis.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Definition of progress

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Enormous fires destroy homes, kill people and emit huge amounts of soot into the air.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
The wide-ranging ordinance outlined how far away data centers can be built from nearby communities, how much noise the centers can emit and what reports property owners must submit to the city.

— Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026

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