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 As the technology evolved, the quality of the stream increased, and the audience continued to grow. — Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 Having evolved into a struggle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, the conflict is now threatening another key oil-shipping route. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 20 Sep. 2026 Understanding how human language evolved is one of the hardest problems in science to unpick, since writing is a relatively recent innovation. — Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026 Their relationship evolved in the years that followed, as Ashley and TJ built a life together. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evolve

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The story unfolds across London and India, centering on Rohan, an ambitious Hindi teacher caught between family expectations and his own wants.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
The truths, the realignments are cascading, unfolding as seekers everywhere are finding a portal to the cosmic, the spiritual, and even the divine — all through drugs.

— Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of unfold

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In photos taken by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, the human rights activist could be seen radiating in a sunshine yellow sundress with a polarizing silhouette.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
Barbara and Ibby forge a friendship that’s unexpectedly compelling because of the strength of the two actors, radiating an interiority that isn’t on the page.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of radiate

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Voters in a few other states, including Minnesota and South Dakota, can cast absentee ballots in person, typically at a local election office or voting center.

— ALI SWENSON, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
As Nazareth’s pep band rang in the victory, parents offered the Celtics words of comfort, pausing only to cast glares in the direction of administrators.

— Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of cast

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HiveLink adds resilient networking L3Harris developed HiveLink to provide connectivity across contested operating environments.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
The feat would mark a significant milestone as SpaceX works to develop Starship to become the first fully reusable launch vehicle, with both the lower- and upper-stages of the rocket able to fly multiple times.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of develop

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Suicide remains the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and CDC data released this year show firearm suicides actually climbed to their highest level on record in 2025, topping 28,000.

— Courtney Marx, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Editions in French, German and nine other languages are being released this month.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of release

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As the technology has progressed at a rapid clip, Congress has refrained from imposing rules or funding ways for people to successfully adjust to the potential changes from AI.

— STEVEN SLOAN, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Workforce development should progress alongside technology implementation.

— Nishkam Batta, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of progress

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To deliver enough for even a small building, a functional brewery would need to be constructed – without emitting a bunch of carbon dioxide or risking your microbes.

— Mike McRae September 16, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
Without the big-picture implications, regional rivalries are more personal and emit a different type of energy — both positive and negative.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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