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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
While established names from the local reggae scene headline the main stage, Bohannon continues to build space for emerging talent and bridging generational and cultural gaps across Kansas City’s evolving creative landscape.
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Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Wika's engagement illustrates how technology can evolve from being a casual tool to something deeply personal.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Oh and Heigl — and a constantly evolving plotline.
—Hannah Kerns, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
The film evolves from 1970s-style homage to contemporary action sensibilities.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Wika's engagement illustrates how technology can evolve from being a casual tool to something deeply personal.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Oh and Heigl — and a constantly evolving plotline.
—Hannah Kerns, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
The film evolves from 1970s-style homage to contemporary action sensibilities.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolve
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The rarity unfolded five innings after a fellow member of the Padres’ pitching staff found himself on the wrong side of a more ignominious chain of events.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the Holocaust Museum highlights past atrocities, mass violence and persecution continue to unfold.—
Kelly Haramis,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Just as Queenz Eye’s fashion choices embrace contrast and individuality, their music radiates the same spirit of boldness and diversity.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
27 Aug. 2025
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On the outside, Jin Yul radiates a chic and reserved energy.—
Sara Smith,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
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The fire grew slightly north of Indian Rock, but crews are using nearby roads as a barrier and are reinforcing them to prevent growth.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Dill is an easy herb to grow and its unique anise flavor complements salads and meats and adds tang to a jar of pickles.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Though the bill is yet to be finalized, the orbital station is cast as the linchpin of sustainable exploration to enable longer stays, partner investment and cislunar monitoring.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The stages of the eclipse include penumbral and umbral phases, which refer to the two main parts of the shadow that the moon casts.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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In July, Anthropic was awarded a Pentagon contract to develop national security AI capabilities.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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These are all features developed by the building’s original creators, the Miami firm of Steward-Skinner and Associates, prominent architects of the time also responsible for the design of the Miami Seaquarium and MIA’s first jet-age terminal.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday, 85 scientists released a 459-page rebuttal to the DOE report, highlighting a large body of scientific literature pointing to how climate change can exacerbate droughts, floods, crop failures, and other disasters.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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The panel studying those cases released a report last year describing how the state child welfare agency missed warning signs and failed to protect dozens of children from dying of the illicit drug.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Follow your interests so passion fuels progress.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The issue is that the team might need more help as the season progresses.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The slow waves emitted during sleep create an opportunity for intense stimuli to wake up a sleeping fly.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Aug. 2025
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The bright blue light emitted from the device is a surefire way to disrupt your sleep patterns even more than your long travel day.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Evolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolve. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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