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
Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
Several prominent names in the sport have been vocal in recent years about the need for an evolved calendar, one that reflects a competitive yet health-conscious approach.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Many of the original stars will return, stepping back into their iconic roles in the glamorous — but evolved — high-fashion journalism industry years later.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Are human beings really that much more evolved than our Cretaceous counterparts?
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
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
Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Researchers could directly study the chemistry of the moon’s deep interior, determine when the giant impact occurred, and better understand how rocky worlds evolved in the early solar system.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
The project has evolved into a video podcast and book projects.
—Frank Digiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
According to a statement, what began as low-stakes experimentation evolved organically through a rotating cast of collaborators and recording locations, giving the song its freewheeling feel.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 May 2026
To some degree, the cultural reckoning that began with the #MeToo movement has now evolved into a survivor movement, with these Epstein survivors now having so much power in Washington.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
All that has evolved in Miranda’s world.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 May 2026
Similar protections would be in place for handguns, which have evolved since 1927.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
The Academy added that its rules and eligibility standards have always evolved alongside technologies such as sound, color, and CGI, and that AI is no different.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 2 May 2026
Adjective
Indigo Girls fans already have an evolved perspective on aging and a deeper understanding of how badass vulnerability really is.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
Several prominent names in the sport have been vocal in recent years about the need for an evolved calendar, one that reflects a competitive yet health-conscious approach.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Many of the original stars will return, stepping back into their iconic roles in the glamorous — but evolved — high-fashion journalism industry years later.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Are human beings really that much more evolved than our Cretaceous counterparts?
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
Following eight weeks of American and Israeli bombing that started in late February, the group has carved out a new power center through large street rallies in Tehran that have evolved into an influential bloc.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Researchers could directly study the chemistry of the moon’s deep interior, determine when the giant impact occurred, and better understand how rocky worlds evolved in the early solar system.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
The project has evolved into a video podcast and book projects.
—Frank Digiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
According to a statement, what began as low-stakes experimentation evolved organically through a rotating cast of collaborators and recording locations, giving the song its freewheeling feel.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 May 2026
To some degree, the cultural reckoning that began with the #MeToo movement has now evolved into a survivor movement, with these Epstein survivors now having so much power in Washington.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
All that has evolved in Miranda’s world.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 May 2026
Similar protections would be in place for handguns, which have evolved since 1927.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
The Academy added that its rules and eligibility standards have always evolved alongside technologies such as sound, color, and CGI, and that AI is no different.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolved
Adjective
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Maybe the most shocking development is her improved defense.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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The insurance business was the main driver of the improved earnings.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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As the competition unfolded, about half a dozen TV production staffers crammed into a small room watched from computer screens and two oversized monitors showing 14 different camera angles.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Police also said the incident unfolded between Bryant and Corrigan.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pain that radiated from your wrist into your thumb or forearm.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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While fellow first-round pick Malachi Lawrence will mostly be contained to an outside linebacker role, the versatility theme radiated into day two when the Cowboys took Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham in the third round over a group of other talented defenders.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The ReCAM project aims to change this by using advanced technology and AI to process this dirt locally, turning it directly back into high-grade battery components.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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But experts have urged caution around the release of the new files, warning that UAP videos are often misinterpreted and mischaracterized by those unfamiliar with advanced military technology.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Verb
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That progressed slowly to sending each other nudes.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Morgan Rogers fired wide from the ensuing chance, yet the sweeping move — teasing passes before going through the gears as play progressed upfield — was what Villa often desire, but can sometime lack.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The ages of the victims and the origin of the train were not immediately released.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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The couple was released three days later, but the children have remained in state custody ever since.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The quiet interiors — defined by the revamp the stately building has undergone in the ‘50s — is characterized by an understated palette of neutral stone flooring and wooden furnishings, which were developed reusing existing materials.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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This tendency, called marcescence, may have developed a few million years ago to discourage large mammals from browsing on trees in winter due to the bitterness of the tannin-rich leaves surrounding buds.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Mugono, who uses a single name like many Indonesians, said preliminary findings indicate the bus — which was traveling from South Sumatra's Lubuklinggau city to Jambi, another city — may have emitted sparks shortly before the collision.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Unlike most exoplanet studies, which focus on atmospheres, astronomers analyzed heat emitted from this planet's surface.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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“Evolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolved. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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