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
Owen D. Jones, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Thus, the aye-aye evolved to fill that vacancy.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 May 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
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
Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Whereas the original approach to libations at Le Bus was cheap and easy, the vision in its new iteration has evolved into more sophisticated—and pricier—territory.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
What began years ago as an educational program has evolved into a larger effort to build community and create new pathways into environmental engagement.
—Daily News, 23 May 2026
The finding could change the current understanding of how the Milky Way evolved in the distant past.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
The Hurricanes, to their credit, have evolved, especially over the last year.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Where To Stay Accommodation around Victoria Falls has evolved dramatically in recent years.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
In the weeks since, that belief seems to have evolved … somewhat.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 23 May 2026
After four seasons, Lawrence left Spin City when Fox did and went on to create Scrubs at NBC, a series that often gets lost in discussions of how TV comedy evolved in the aughts.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 16 May 2026
Adjective
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
Thus, the aye-aye evolved to fill that vacancy.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 May 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
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
Verb
Some insects and other animals have evolved to take pollen or nectar from specific plant species or flowers of a particular shape or a particular range of colors.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Whereas the original approach to libations at Le Bus was cheap and easy, the vision in its new iteration has evolved into more sophisticated—and pricier—territory.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
What began years ago as an educational program has evolved into a larger effort to build community and create new pathways into environmental engagement.
—Daily News, 23 May 2026
The finding could change the current understanding of how the Milky Way evolved in the distant past.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
The Hurricanes, to their credit, have evolved, especially over the last year.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Where To Stay Accommodation around Victoria Falls has evolved dramatically in recent years.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
In the weeks since, that belief seems to have evolved … somewhat.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 23 May 2026
After four seasons, Lawrence left Spin City when Fox did and went on to create Scrubs at NBC, a series that often gets lost in discussions of how TV comedy evolved in the aughts.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolved
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The 19-year-old, who spent the first half of the season on loan at Preston North End, may yet be rewarded for his progress this season with improved terms.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Water cooling improved survival but exposed new limits According to the build video, the first engine versions lacked any cooling and failed almost instantly after ignition.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
Verb
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The incident unfolded shortly after noon when the vehicle pulled into Short Stop, a gas station and convenience store, located at 2002 Avenue I, KNOP reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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The organizing effort has unfolded alongside the rapid expansion of autonomous vehicle technology.—
Leah Willingham,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Katie Couric, 69, radiated in a strapless black gown with a voluminous trailing train.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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Pain that radiated from your wrist into your thumb or forearm.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Venice senior Lawrence Kensinger, who set the City Section shot put record with a state-leading throw of 65 feet 11 inches last week, had the third-best mark at prelims (59-6¾) and easily advanced to the finals.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Several of the advanced weapons systems the battleships are intended to field remain in development; the Navy hasn’t yet shown they can be integrated successfully onto a ship.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Haberstroh updated his findings on Tuesday ahead of Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, and found that SGA has actually become more prone to falling as the postseason has progressed.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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After first highlighting specifics about the moon base in March, NASA leaders are now preparing to outline how work has progressed toward making the vision a reality.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Official numbers will be released on Monday.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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The group’s sixth album, Pure Ecstasy, is set to be released on August 28, and the group will follow with a tour.—
William Earl,
Variety,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Anishinaabe emphasis on unity and autonomy became more important as some settlers developed an increasingly narrow vision of solidarity, one excluding Indigenous people and even British and colonial officials.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Although Parker, his primary idol and mentor, urged him to stay clean, Rollins developed a heroin habit that eventually led to his arrest and 10-month imprisonment.—
Don Heckman,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The European Space Observatory's Very Large Telescope in Chile has four giant Unit Telescopes (UTs), which emitted lasers pointed to the center of the Milky Way galaxy.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
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These included the amount of light emitted by different areas, as well as how fast the material in those areas was moving relative to the Earth, as determined by the red- and blue-shifting of hydrogen emissions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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