as in improved
being far along in development
whether this is an evolved technology or one still in its infancy is a matter of debate
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as in unfolded
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 radiated
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 evolved
Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
In the last century, scientists have found bountiful evidence of complexity and engineering in living systems that seems highly unlikely to have emerged from a world of evolved necessity.
—Andrew McDiarmid, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
In all cases there is a responsibility to accept a certain degree of uncertainty, evolved thinking, and risk.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
In that respect, RuPaul’s Drag Race was always more evolved than Queer Eye in its very premise, which encourages its contestants to look and act as wild as their imagination will let them.
—Rich Juzwiak, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
Astronomers have observed a strange but powerful supernova explosion that not only marked the death of a massive, highly evolved star, but also may have heralded the birth of a pair of binary black holes.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Jan. 2026
This is seen most clearly in monitor lizards, particularly in Australia, where several lineages appear to have re-evolved osteoderms during the Miocene.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
The Kirin 9030 processor — part of Huawei’s latest flagship Mate 80 Pro Max smartphone — was produced using an evolved version of SMIC’s technology, research firm TechInsights has found.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
By the Brady standard, the eye test and QBR — an evolved version of passer rating that, since its inception in 2006, had never measured a game as good as this one — Sunday was one to remember.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
But somewhere in the past few years, that definition has evolved, and the importance of third spaces has blossomed.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
Its annual summer encampment at Bohemian Grove in Sonoma County reportedly began in the late 19th century and evolved into the private retreat known today.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The show focusses on disputes between homeowners that, in many cases, have evolved into debilitating, years-long feuds.
—Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Davidson is excited that there is lots of room for growth, and that the Wallis has evolved into one of the region’s most exciting multidisciplinary performing arts presenters and home base to a variety of local arts groups.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Like Denver Restaurant Week, Mizuna has evolved.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
How has the perception evolved as streamers consolidate and shift strategies?
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The star, who cemented her fame with a raven pixie cut in 1990's Ghost, evolved into a long hairstyle in the years since.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Released 18 years after 28 Weeks Later (2007), the third installment in the postapocalyptic horror series is set on one of the British Isles, where a community has flourished, isolated from the more evolved versions of the infected that still terrorize the region.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
In the last century, scientists have found bountiful evidence of complexity and engineering in living systems that seems highly unlikely to have emerged from a world of evolved necessity.
—Andrew McDiarmid, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
In all cases there is a responsibility to accept a certain degree of uncertainty, evolved thinking, and risk.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
In that respect, RuPaul’s Drag Race was always more evolved than Queer Eye in its very premise, which encourages its contestants to look and act as wild as their imagination will let them.
—Rich Juzwiak, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
Astronomers have observed a strange but powerful supernova explosion that not only marked the death of a massive, highly evolved star, but also may have heralded the birth of a pair of binary black holes.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Jan. 2026
This is seen most clearly in monitor lizards, particularly in Australia, where several lineages appear to have re-evolved osteoderms during the Miocene.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
The Kirin 9030 processor — part of Huawei’s latest flagship Mate 80 Pro Max smartphone — was produced using an evolved version of SMIC’s technology, research firm TechInsights has found.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
By the Brady standard, the eye test and QBR — an evolved version of passer rating that, since its inception in 2006, had never measured a game as good as this one — Sunday was one to remember.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
Perhaps Little Foot’s lineage was more closely related to East African hominins, while South African hominins evolved distinct facial features later on, the authors wrote in the study.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
But somewhere in the past few years, that definition has evolved, and the importance of third spaces has blossomed.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
Its annual summer encampment at Bohemian Grove in Sonoma County reportedly began in the late 19th century and evolved into the private retreat known today.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The show focusses on disputes between homeowners that, in many cases, have evolved into debilitating, years-long feuds.
—Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Davidson is excited that there is lots of room for growth, and that the Wallis has evolved into one of the region’s most exciting multidisciplinary performing arts presenters and home base to a variety of local arts groups.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Like Denver Restaurant Week, Mizuna has evolved.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
How has the perception evolved as streamers consolidate and shift strategies?
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The star, who cemented her fame with a raven pixie cut in 1990's Ghost, evolved into a long hairstyle in the years since.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolved
Adjective
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By combining neutron-scattering data with thermal conductivity measurements, the researchers directly linked the improved heat flow to longer-lasting phonons traveling through the crystal lattice.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Modern cultivars add unique new foliage colors that shift with the seasons and improved flowering.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As the contentious hearing unfolded in Washington, an ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good hundreds of miles away on the streets of Minneapolis, setting off what would become weeks of unrelenting protests and lawsuits against the administration.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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These crimes unfolded inside the child’s closest circle, not at the hands of strangers.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Hearts radiated from her headpiece to her hem, with a single heart placed near her pelvis.—
Anika Burgess,
New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Kidman radiated in a double-breasted suit dress with a completely sheer shredded ballgown skirt.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For comparison, rival EV maker Tesla currently operates its advanced V4 superchargers in China with peak charging rates of up to 500 kilowatts.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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CesiumAstro has officially closed on 270,000 square feet of advanced manufacturing space to expand its global headquarters in Central Texas, the company announced Thursday.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But the big moves that rocked markets in the morning eased substantially as the day progressed.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Another investor claimed Clifton solicited $190,000 for a project in the Argentine neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas, which never progressed.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jalloh was later released from that other facility.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Luria added that sentiment might improve for Big Tech if a new AI model is released that particularly impresses people, reigniting faith in the potential for strong returns.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At the heart of the system is a compact blockchain protocol developed by the technology company Minima.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Their professional paths developed through extensive education and hands-on experience, with each bringing distinct strengths into the practice.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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My concern is that whatever gasses that are emitted, that folks with respiratory issues, sensitive respiratory issues, can be affected.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The company is also currently working with the Italian Space Agency to develop the concept for a satellite constellation to measure radio waves emitted by cosmic sources from the orbit of the moon.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Evolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolved. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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