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
Across the board, corporate venturing has broadened its mandate, evolving into a management practice that stretches beyond its original iterations — more systematic, more intentional, and more measurable than previously thought.
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Serguei Netessine, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Amid a changing arts environment, drama schools are continuing to evolve to meet the moment.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
One effort to hedge against evolving tennis marketing rules is the emergence of collaborations between designer brands and athletic gear-makers, such as New Balance and Miu Miu, or On and Loewe.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 24 May 2026
Railroad officials emphasized that the decision was made proactively in response to evolving regional conditions.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 24 May 2026
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Serguei Netessine, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Amid a changing arts environment, drama schools are continuing to evolve to meet the moment.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
One effort to hedge against evolving tennis marketing rules is the emergence of collaborations between designer brands and athletic gear-makers, such as New Balance and Miu Miu, or On and Loewe.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 24 May 2026
Railroad officials emphasized that the decision was made proactively in response to evolving regional conditions.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolve
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All of it unfolded with Drew Rasmussen ready to take the mound and Angels leadoff hitter Zach Neto standing in the batter’s box awaiting the first pitch.—
Chantz Martin OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Which made what unfolded Saturday afternoon at UC San Diego all the sweeter.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The vibrant floral print of this Vince Camuto Maxi Dress practically radiates vacation energy.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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This means any lithium they are born with should be rapidly burned through during the nuclear fusion processes that provide the star with energy to radiate.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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Slot, who was the target of boos and jeers at the penultimate home game against Chelsea, has lost plenty of support among the fanbase and a growing number are calling for him to be replaced.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The sky, which had been cloudy since the morning, was growing darker and darker.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Sennott, 30, appeared alongside Hacks star Hannah Einbinder, Saturday Night Live cast member Ashley Padilla, Keke Palmer, and Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson on The Hollywood Reporter's Comedy Actresses Roundtable.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Massive drills of Russia’s nuclear forces earlier this month and a series of belligerent statements from Moscow warning Kyiv’s European allies about possible retaliation for what the Kremlin cast as their involvement in Ukrainian drone attacks have underlined Putin’s intention to up the ante.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The young guys like Anthony, Rafaela, Abreu and Mayer should all continue to grow and develop.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Five individuals have been hospitalized, and two have developed HUS.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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An estimate from the British spy agency GCHQ released Wednesday put the total Russian death toll at 500,000, citing new information.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has released international dining guides since 2002.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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As the journey progresses, a male driver and his female companion (neither pictured on-screen) begin to discuss the Winkie.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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And then progress and performance slow down in production, when teams encounter obstacles like security, access control, compliance steps, data ownership and integration with existing systems.—
Ashwin Gaidhani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Brith, filled with a sudden dread, stands very still, watching it, and the dog, sensing something, emits a low growl.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The blast in Indonesia's restive eastern Papua region startled locals with a thunderous boom on Sunday afternoon, emitting a ball of flames followed by a thick smoke column, according to footage broadcast on Kompas TV.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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“Evolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolve. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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