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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
Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
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Diana Olick, CNBC, 4 June 2026
While the loss of Creel remains painful, Levy says her relationship with his memory has evolved over time.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
But the character – and the voice – has evolved over so many books.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Immigration questions remain unresolved What remains unclear is how Doral’s relationship with federal immigration authorities could evolve once Castillo formally takes office.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
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Diana Olick, CNBC, 4 June 2026
While the loss of Creel remains painful, Levy says her relationship with his memory has evolved over time.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
But the character – and the voice – has evolved over so many books.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Immigration questions remain unresolved What remains unclear is how Doral’s relationship with federal immigration authorities could evolve once Castillo formally takes office.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolve
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Chris Howard, Sharp’s chief executive officer, said this week that a range of actions will need to unfold in the coming years.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Ongoing studies show that the allergic march can unfold in many different ways.—
Dr. Daniel DiGiacomo,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Insulate sun-facing walls and garage doors to block heat from radiating inside.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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Your beauty radiates from your core.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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All the back-and-forth came to an ice-cold end to start the second half as the Knicks only mustered two points through the first five minutes of the third quarter, as the Spurs’ lead grew to as many as 14.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The growing dependence on OpenAI has also raised questions over what happens if enthusiasm surrounding AI valuations cools.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 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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Last week, Pacifica residents were shocked when the city abruptly closed its iconic pier after cracks developed in its base.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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This is a developing story; check back for updates.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 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 case progressed, McBride reached for a startling variety of arguments to discredit Hadley’s claims about the Tates.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Corfino has been working on the Fast & Furious coaster for about a decade as the project progressed from blue sky to green light.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Looking for invisible matter Because dark matter does not emit light, scientists must search for it indirectly.—
Christopher Karwin,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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This ground-level ozone can form when carbon monoxide gas emitted by wildfires chemically reacts with nitrogen oxides in the presence of sunlight.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
8 June 2026
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“Evolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolve. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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