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as in unfolds
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 radiates
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 evolves
What begins as a handful of scrappy scripts, dashboards, and internal workflows slowly evolves into something more structured.
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Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Arizonans traveling east this weekend should plan for delays, monitor airline alerts and be ready for changing conditions as the storm evolves.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, the weather service predicted a 70% chance of more than 4 inches of snow across the central part of the state, but forecasts can change quickly as the weather system evolves.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 21 Jan. 2026
What ensues is a journey that involves questionable characters, inclement weather, break-ins, a broken nose, and death—and that ultimately evolves, for each woman, into a search for the self.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
As the sector evolves at speed, BAFTA’s ability to nurture talent, set the agenda and bring the industry together matters more than ever.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
The Future of Font Management As the marketing landscape evolves, so do the challenges of font management.
—William Jones, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
The result was a real-time, real-space picture of how electronic orbitals change, how electron density evolves, and how atoms respond during the photodissociation of ammonia—something previous methods simply could not achieve.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2026
As the women’s game evolves, one of the only constants is the increasing speed at which players and managers change teams.
—Theo Lloyd-Hughes, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Arizonans traveling east this weekend should plan for delays, monitor airline alerts and be ready for changing conditions as the storm evolves.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, the weather service predicted a 70% chance of more than 4 inches of snow across the central part of the state, but forecasts can change quickly as the weather system evolves.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 21 Jan. 2026
What ensues is a journey that involves questionable characters, inclement weather, break-ins, a broken nose, and death—and that ultimately evolves, for each woman, into a search for the self.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
As the sector evolves at speed, BAFTA’s ability to nurture talent, set the agenda and bring the industry together matters more than ever.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
The Future of Font Management As the marketing landscape evolves, so do the challenges of font management.
—William Jones, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
The result was a real-time, real-space picture of how electronic orbitals change, how electron density evolves, and how atoms respond during the photodissociation of ammonia—something previous methods simply could not achieve.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2026
As the women’s game evolves, one of the only constants is the increasing speed at which players and managers change teams.
—Theo Lloyd-Hughes, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolves
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For the elevators with old-fashioned arrows indicating the floors, the top-floor view down into a stairwell that unfolds like a paper concertina, and the wrought-iron-balcony, fin-de-siecle glimpses of Vienna.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Baltimore Sun is tracking the latest forecasts, advisories, closures and emergency preparations from state and local agencies, along with how residents, businesses and institutions are responding as the storm approaches and unfolds.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2026
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While technically hosted in Santa Clara at Levi's Stadium, the energy of this massive global sporting event radiates throughout the entire Bay Area, making San Francisco the central hub for festivities, parties, and fan experiences.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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At the center of it all, Yerin Ha radiates in a shimmering empire waist gown, silver gloves, and an embellished mask.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
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This timeline is meant to give you an approximation of what will be on the ground (and on the roads) as the storm progresses.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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As the season progresses, demand for the Beauty grows beyond what its official provider can offer—something that’s already happened to Ozempic and Mounjaro, whose makers now compete with cheaper gray-market formulas.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
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Senate District 9 candidates are encouraging their supporters to get out and vote early, as winter weather casts a cloud over a race where voter turnout is already pivotal.—
Eleanor Dearman
Updated January 21,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2026
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School Board member Luisa Santos said her priority is to make sure the board casts a broad net for the best candidates possible to consider for the top job.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
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In the center of each one, a single vine grows low to the earth, protected by a curved wall of lava stones.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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There is no wind, and everything grows still.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Currently, sewage and industrial waste drops from culvert pipes onto rocks below, creating splashing that releases airborne pollutants.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Viewing it releases a surplus of dopamine in the brain that leads your body to crave even more dopamine, creating a cycle of addiction.—
Beth Collums,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Instead, each dolphin develops their vocal signature on their own through vocal learning, the process of modifying sound patterns based on social experiences and interactions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cross said frostbite develops in stages.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In addition, the researchers observed that the object shines brightly in X-rays and emits strong radio waves.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026
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Oxygen emits either a greenish-yellow light (the most familiar color of the aurora) or a red light; nitrogen generally gives off a blue light.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Evolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolves. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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