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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolve
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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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Though a cease-fire is now in place, the fallout from the confrontation continues to unfold.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
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 studio is banking on the rapidly growing global anime fandom, particularly in the U.S., where enthusiasm spans general audiences, Hollywood creators, celebrities and businesses.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Despite growing calls for Beijing to rein in its supply overcapacity, manufacturing accounted for around 26% of China's GDP in the first quarter, Caixin said, citing official figures.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
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In sport, as in life, the idea of failure is often cast as a villain—something to be denied, delayed or danced around.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
5 July 2025
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Significantly more information is missed every day without a wider net for data being cast across South County communities.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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But while Sunday’s race will be a special landmark for Silverstone, reaping the rewards of F1’s popularity boom and its work to develop in recent years, the track’s focus lies on the future.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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The grant is being accompanied by the formation of a new board to develop and oversee a reinvigorated vision that will carry the 180-year old cemetery into the future.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Pope and Chambers were released on conditions pending future court proceedings.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Devil May Cry, an anime adaptation of the classic video game franchise, was released on Netflix April 3.—
Kevin Rutherford,
Billboard,
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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In 2024, India emitted 3.3 billion metric tons, up 24% over the past decade.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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There’s frustration that despite warnings and actions, the world’s nations are still emitting more global-warming greenhouse gases, accelerating the impacts of climate change.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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“Evolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolve. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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