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
Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Fire offered an evolved take on their post-hardcore calling card, but Water was largely electronic, resulting in a haunting yet serene setting.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
With these tools, scientists may one day trace how microbes and mammoths co-evolved.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
With each new special, film and project, people are going to see a better, more evolved version of him.
—Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
When so many of today’s complaints—the loneliness of young people, the torturous dating market, the loosening of community bonds—come down to interpersonal alienation, the idea of American culture returning to a primal, highly evolved signal of kinship and compatibility is tantalizing.
—Franklin Schneider, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Toss in Thielen’s further acclimation to the evolved offense and more reliance on the running back duo of Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason, and the potential is undeniable.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Auto Best Take is an evolved version of Best Take.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Enid is too evolved to hold Sofia accountable for Bruno’s fuckery.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
The college has offered the training for decades, and its Automotive and Related Technology program has evolved with industry changes — including the advent of fuel injection, airbags and the rise of electric vehicles.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Ten years ago, our cars had basic cruise control, and today, that early AI assistance has evolved into adaptive cruise control, lane following systems, and more.
—Jason Corso, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Newberry Consort explores how instruments also evolved thanks to technological innovations, contrasting music from the Renaissance against similar selections from the Middle Ages.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
What began with Spot has evolved into Atlas.
—Marc Lieberman, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Several sessions will showcase new results from surveys that combine data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), Hubble Space Telescope and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile, offering fresh insights into how galaxies formed and evolved in the early universe.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Twenty-five artists from 20 Philadelphia cultural institutions will present projects that show how the definition of independence evolved from 1776 through 1876, 1926, 1976 and 2026 under the umbrella of the Clay Studio.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
The odd online friendship has since evolved into a recurring source of entertainment for followers—and this latest exchange only deepened that fascination.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
While modern tomatoes have evolved to no longer produce the eggplant alkaloids, those on the western Galápagos Islands had seemingly re-evolved, or de-evolved, to contain this ancestral gene.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Fire offered an evolved take on their post-hardcore calling card, but Water was largely electronic, resulting in a haunting yet serene setting.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
With these tools, scientists may one day trace how microbes and mammoths co-evolved.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
With each new special, film and project, people are going to see a better, more evolved version of him.
—Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
When so many of today’s complaints—the loneliness of young people, the torturous dating market, the loosening of community bonds—come down to interpersonal alienation, the idea of American culture returning to a primal, highly evolved signal of kinship and compatibility is tantalizing.
—Franklin Schneider, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Toss in Thielen’s further acclimation to the evolved offense and more reliance on the running back duo of Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason, and the potential is undeniable.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Auto Best Take is an evolved version of Best Take.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Enid is too evolved to hold Sofia accountable for Bruno’s fuckery.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Individualized Wellness The bath has evolved from a spa-like retreat to a space designed for personalized wellness, becoming one of the most customizable areas in the home.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
The college has offered the training for decades, and its Automotive and Related Technology program has evolved with industry changes — including the advent of fuel injection, airbags and the rise of electric vehicles.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Ten years ago, our cars had basic cruise control, and today, that early AI assistance has evolved into adaptive cruise control, lane following systems, and more.
—Jason Corso, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Newberry Consort explores how instruments also evolved thanks to technological innovations, contrasting music from the Renaissance against similar selections from the Middle Ages.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
What began with Spot has evolved into Atlas.
—Marc Lieberman, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Several sessions will showcase new results from surveys that combine data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), Hubble Space Telescope and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile, offering fresh insights into how galaxies formed and evolved in the early universe.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Twenty-five artists from 20 Philadelphia cultural institutions will present projects that show how the definition of independence evolved from 1776 through 1876, 1926, 1976 and 2026 under the umbrella of the Clay Studio.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
The odd online friendship has since evolved into a recurring source of entertainment for followers—and this latest exchange only deepened that fascination.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolved
Adjective
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The Starbucks Workers United is fighting for a new contract that delivers improved staffing hours, take-home pay, and on-the-job protections for baristas.—
Amelia Lucas,Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Yet the enabling factors, cheaper launches, better sensors, modular spacecraft, and improved autonomy, are steadily narrowing that gap.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And so many millions came to our live pages and live streams and channels as the event unfolded.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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The vehicle reportedly sped into a shopping plaza, where the incident — captured on video — unfolded.—
Bonny Chu , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The vessel had patrolled during the same years as the Growler but, in 1961, suffered a reactor incident that radiated its crew.—
Robert Sullivan,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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The excitement Moses radiated served as testament to Rhett Lashlee’s assessment of his roster coming together to finish out the season, even after the disappointment of falling short of a return ACC Championship Game appearance.—
Kyle Kensing,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But Washington has been watching closely as both countries continue to develop and test advanced weapons capable of delivering nuclear warheads.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even his portrayal of a man with advanced dementia, in The Father (2020), which won the Academy Award for Best Actor, emitted a disconcerting power.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But as the race progressed, Mamdani’s natural charm, catchy social media videos and populist economic platform energized voters in the notoriously expensive city.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, center Motiejus Krivas had some juice entering last season but dealt with a foot injury in the preseason that got worse as the season progressed and ultimately resulted in him being shut down in December.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The church released a statement about the incident on Wednesday night.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Photographs were released on Wednesday showing Good in professional portraits and with her family.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This is prime Allen — the reigning MVP, at 29 years old, is still in command of all his physical gifts and has developed an understanding beyond almost all who put straps to chins.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the group with the strongest rhythms, 31 of 728 people developed dementia, compared to 106 of 727 people in the group with the weakest rhythms.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Even his portrayal of a man with advanced dementia, in The Father (2020), which won the Academy Award for Best Actor, emitted a disconcerting power.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Collectively, everyone emitted the infectious aura of being in search of something beyond the conventions of a traditional vacation.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Evolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolved. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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