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
PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Enid is too evolved to hold Sofia accountable for Bruno’s fuckery.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
An evolved form of power dressing, the aesthetic combines sultry pencil skirts, smoky eyes, kitten heels, and a dash of early-2000s glam.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Unlike viruses that infect us from the outside, LINE-1 has co-evolved within us for millions of years, passing from parent to child, generation to generation.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
The playoff selection committee, beginning this season, will weight strength of schedule metrics in an evolved way that should tend to more greatly benefit SEC teams.
—Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2025
But while this can give rise to an evolved workforce that is able to deliver better outputs faster, earning human workforce trust will be essential.
—Abdi Goodarzi, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
This definitely feels still like me, but such an evolved version.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
Through his first six months in New England, Stretch has been described as an evolved version of Ernie Adams, the one-time consigliere to Bill Belichick.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Faux flowers have evolved far beyond the flat, plastic-looking stems of the past, now offering realistic textures, subtle color variations, and natural movement that rival fresh blooms.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Understanding the ways these social formations have evolved—and their connections to capitalism in both Israel and across the wider region—is fundamental to unpacking the regional trajectories of the last two decades.
—Literary Hub
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
The offering hadn’t evolved despite the premium pricing.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Michael Zimmerman, president of Campus, an online two-year college, notes that student expectations have evolved considerably.
—Alison Griffin, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Hilton, whose personal style came to epitomize the early 2000s, has since evolved into a savvy entrepreneur.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2025
While giving a platform for Black filmmakers, the festival has evolved into an educational and professional resource for aspiring filmmakers.
—Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
His creation has already evolved beyond his wildest imagination.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
An evolved form of power dressing, the aesthetic combines sultry pencil skirts, smoky eyes, kitten heels, and a dash of early-2000s glam.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Unlike viruses that infect us from the outside, LINE-1 has co-evolved within us for millions of years, passing from parent to child, generation to generation.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
The playoff selection committee, beginning this season, will weight strength of schedule metrics in an evolved way that should tend to more greatly benefit SEC teams.
—Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2025
But while this can give rise to an evolved workforce that is able to deliver better outputs faster, earning human workforce trust will be essential.
—Abdi Goodarzi, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
This definitely feels still like me, but such an evolved version.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
Through his first six months in New England, Stretch has been described as an evolved version of Ernie Adams, the one-time consigliere to Bill Belichick.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
The trajectory of India-China relations has evolved from one of post-colonial brotherhood to modern-day strategic rivalry.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Faux flowers have evolved far beyond the flat, plastic-looking stems of the past, now offering realistic textures, subtle color variations, and natural movement that rival fresh blooms.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Understanding the ways these social formations have evolved—and their connections to capitalism in both Israel and across the wider region—is fundamental to unpacking the regional trajectories of the last two decades.
—Literary Hub
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
The offering hadn’t evolved despite the premium pricing.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Michael Zimmerman, president of Campus, an online two-year college, notes that student expectations have evolved considerably.
—Alison Griffin, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Hilton, whose personal style came to epitomize the early 2000s, has since evolved into a savvy entrepreneur.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2025
While giving a platform for Black filmmakers, the festival has evolved into an educational and professional resource for aspiring filmmakers.
—Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
His creation has already evolved beyond his wildest imagination.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolved
Adjective
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The college attributed increasing nonparticipating student counts to improved methods of tracking student participation.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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The improved resolution of APS allows scientists to track electrons, ions, and atomic-level changes inside batteries.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What unfolded in one executive committee meeting illustrates how AI can awaken the imagination, shift entrenched mindsets, and unlock new avenues for growth—even in seasoned executives.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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Everyone on stage radiated good vibes and, in the case of Ja Rule and Nelly, performed their hits one after the other, giving it the feel of a particularly jumping DJ set.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
31 Aug. 2025
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Her charisma radiated throughout the night, keeping the audience engaged not just with her music but with her magnetic personality.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While far from a cure, the study points to a new path that combines advanced manufacturing, stem cell science, and regenerative medicine.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Dreamliner is 25% more fuel-efficient than older models due to lighter construction and advanced engines.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That changed as the game progressed and Sands kept gaining big chunks of yardage on a cold day in Lawrence.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, the cancer had not yet progressed past her pelvis into her more distant lymph nodes or organs elsewhere.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Many of the episodes released so far have addressed Chase's sobriety struggles, as well as Harvey's favoritism of him over his other grandchildren.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Then, the Oversight Committee later released 33,000 files on Epstein, just hours after the discharge petition opened.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These costs are leading to price increases for consumers and fewer new games being developed.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Researchers at Penn State have developed a sensor that detects acetone in breath, offering a fast, inexpensive way to identify diabetes and prediabetes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The width of certain spectral lines—fingerprints of the light emitted during flares—has long been wider than expected based on standard temperature assumptions.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Tuesday’s auroral activity follows a period of strong to severe geomagnetic storms Monday night and early Tuesday, after the effects from a coronal mass ejection—emitted from the sun’s surface over the weekend—reached the Earth’s atmosphere.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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