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verb

past tense of evolve

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Recent Examples of evolved
Adjective
This evolved mission mandates more than technology alone. Kevin Cohee, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 This evolved role is the Meridian Manager. Brett Hurt, Fortune, 23 June 2026 The leader and protector of his kingdom, his character embodies this Fire sign in its most evolved form. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 And yet such naked projection felt somehow hopeful, as though simply being able to conceive of such evolved avatars of masculinity might help power them into existence. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 Future observations of evolved stars such as L2 Puppis and improved models of stellar tides could help narrow the uncertainty. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026 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 This is therefore part of a larger research stream that centers on the ways that some modern problems stem from a mismatch between our evolved brains and our modern human environments, which have changed dramatically in an eye-blink of evolutionary time. Owen D. Jones, The Conversation, 26 May 2026 Jun and his companions set out to try and save their moon as Travelers leaping into the timestream to uncover ancient secrets and locate powerful alien remnants that will aid them in battling back against evolved human descendants called Celestials. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 16 June 2026
Verb
There’s something about us that is, God forgive us, that evolved to enjoy that. David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 For Anderson, putting together the Hollywood Bowl shows has been a reminder of how far his work has evolved. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Its defining and best-selling range is the long-serving belt-drive Debut, which has evolved into the Debut Pro B. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026 Today, the industry has evolved well beyond those traditional procedures. Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026 Influenced by both the violin and viol families, the double bass (also known as the upright or string bass) evolved in response to a desire for deeper, more powerful sounds. Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026 Rather than forcing every filmmaker to imitate Raimi, the IP has evolved into one of genre’s most generous proving grounds. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026 There's no evidence that the parasite has evolved to become more infectious, said Dianna Blau, the CDC's acting parasitic diseases branch chief. ABC News, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolved
Adjective
  • When patients can access critical health information, they are better equipped to engage in care and achieve improved health outcomes.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • An improved interest rate environment could also open up more competitive rates.
    Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • While this was one of the most popular series of the late ‘90s/early aughts, each week’s storyline unfolded in a bloodbath of intense violence.
    Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 3 July 2026
  • His father, Brady Kiser, said that he was momentarily distracted when the incident unfolded and that Emilie was away at the time.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • This party track introduced audiences to a version of Tito Double P that radiated a lighthearted madness — fueled by Skyy vodka and Old Parr whiskey, as per the song’s lyrics.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The actress radiated grace, flashing a smile and striking a subtle pose for a portrait in the '50s.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Adjective
  • Othram, based in The Woodlands, Texas, specializes in advanced DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy, a method that can help investigators identify suspects or unknown victims when traditional law enforcement databases do not produce a match.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Against this backdrop, investor confidence in JCET has surged, with the company’s shares listed in Shanghai climbing 147 percent since the start of the year, driven by strong business growth and rising demand for advanced chip technologies.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
  • Long story short, the goal was ruled out for offside and the Seleção progressed through to the Round of 16.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Recently released pictures show his coffin next arriving in Karbala, surrounded by masses of people.
    Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026
  • Last 'Cheetah Girls' movie released in 2008 The original film trilogy, based on Deborah Gregory's book series of the same name, is one of Disney Channel's most iconic original movie franchises.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 9 July 2026
Adjective
  • Its rulings on which countries’ markets count as developed, emerging, frontier, or standalone are watched from Bulgaria to Indonesia, and its offerings now span risk management tools and climate and sustainability data.
    Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 July 2026
  • If anything, Brown seemed motivated to build off of that group with a healthier Tatum and a more developed supporting cast.
    Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Neither Live Nation nor Richie's reps elaborated on the singer's condition.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The senator's office has not elaborated on what he was hospitalized for.
    Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

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“Evolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolved. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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