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 Factory automation evolves Alongside its new products, AGIBOT showcased several real-world industrial deployments developed with partners including Longcheer Technology and PIA Automation. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026 As organizations adjust, roles evolve, skills shift, and new forms of value emerge. — Nigel Vaz, Time, 20 July 2026 Canine College evolved with those changing needs for dog training. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026 The goal is not to turn it into a traditional flagship dedicated only to its own line, but to maintain it as a constantly evolving platform for discovery. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for evolve

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In a scene that unfolds in slow motion, a canister of tear gas is tossed into the couple’s home, tearing through their veil of domestic bliss.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026
Beyond ornate 19th-century wrought-iron gates, walled gardens unfold as a series of outdoor rooms, with a formal knot garden by landscape architect Arabella Lennox-Boyd and borders by Mary Keen.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 July 2026

Definition of unfold

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The spacecraft is due to launch in October and, if successful, will demonstrate the ability to radiate heat efficiently and run useful workloads for customers, Johnston said.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
Besides, Beckham practically radiates the sort of star power that dispenses with the need for endless chatter; like Michael Jordan in his Hanes/Space Jam heyday, his physical presence takes precedent over the usual run of blunt-force loquacity.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of radiate

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That dividing line is a growing source of concern for the town’s residents, whose economy largely depends on tourism and agriculture.

— Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
The award reinforced the engine’s role in the program while reflecting growing demand for compact propulsion systems across the defense sector.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

Definition of grow

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Deep overhanging eaves cast long shadows across geometric leadlight windows, while thick bands of locally quarried sandstone wrap the base – Griffin’s signature, written not in ink but in stone.

— Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Crutchfield said Midland covers a large geographic portion of the county but has no early voting location, requiring many residents to drive to Concord or the Cabarrus Arena to cast ballots before Election Day.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

Definition of cast

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State officials say the legislation is intended to attract companies developing next-generation energy technologies.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
The hospital has also successfully used AI to analyze patients’ heart rhythms to tell whether someone could develop atrial fibrillation, a condition that can cause blood clots and strokes.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of develop

Verb

The footage, from the 1974 election trail, was kept under wraps for almost three decades before it was released to significant acclaim.

— Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 21 July 2026
The company has already laid significant groundwork, launching pre-orders on June 25, revealing cover art, and releasing 60 new screenshots.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of release

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Recent research conducted in Phoenix, Arizona, estimates that a large data center can emit waste heat comparable to that produced by tens or even hundreds of thousands of households.

— Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
The types of turbines SpaceXAI used in Memphis can emit thousands of tons of smog-forming nitrogen oxides per year, according to manufacturers' spec sheets.

— Lora Kolodny,Jeniece Pettitt, CNBC, 16 July 2026

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