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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
Even if the financing structure is ring-fenced and backed by an investment-grade counterparty, the real risk may lie in whether an equity issue today later evolves into a credit problem over time.
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April Roach, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
As trauma treatment evolves, more people are exploring emerging, nontraditional and deeply personal paths toward recovery.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Booker argued those lawsuits serve as a critical mechanism for holding companies accountable, particularly as scientific understanding of potential risks evolves over time.
—Patrick Maguire, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
As the new system is tested in practice, further regulatory guidance or legal challenges could shape how the H‑1B program evolves beyond this filing season.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The course begins with a basic introduction to the technique, and evolves into hands-on guidance.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
At first glance, financial records are being broken every few months (or weeks) in women’s soccer as the sport rapidly evolves from a historically low financial baseline.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Differing interpretations of dark matter’s meaning Some scientists, such as astrobiologist Adam Frank, warn that seeking sacredness in topics like dark matter might end in disappointment because science constantly evolves.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The production line can adjust and increase volume as demand evolves.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
April Roach, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
As trauma treatment evolves, more people are exploring emerging, nontraditional and deeply personal paths toward recovery.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Booker argued those lawsuits serve as a critical mechanism for holding companies accountable, particularly as scientific understanding of potential risks evolves over time.
—Patrick Maguire, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
As the new system is tested in practice, further regulatory guidance or legal challenges could shape how the H‑1B program evolves beyond this filing season.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The course begins with a basic introduction to the technique, and evolves into hands-on guidance.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
At first glance, financial records are being broken every few months (or weeks) in women’s soccer as the sport rapidly evolves from a historically low financial baseline.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Differing interpretations of dark matter’s meaning Some scientists, such as astrobiologist Adam Frank, warn that seeking sacredness in topics like dark matter might end in disappointment because science constantly evolves.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The production line can adjust and increase volume as demand evolves.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolves
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Early conversations about money, time, or care may feel stretchy, but clarity softens bumps as the day unfolds.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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When the pair walk into his old stomping grounds for a drink, a story of old flames unfolds in between shots of a solo Langley singing the song while two-stepping couples dance around her.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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That said, Condor's bubbliness radiates through the screen.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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The 6-foot-5, blue-eyed Cipriani — an under-the-radar figure around the entertainment industry who’s now at the center of one of its biggest stories — radiates main character energy.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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More service center locations may be added as the transition progresses, the USDA said.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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As the month progresses, your attention shifts closer to home.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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That 1968 Roman Polanski horror film casts a long shadow over They Will Kill You, which also involves unwitting victims, eccentric neighbors, heinous rituals, and hell’s landlord.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
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Security grows as the emotional Moon in your 2nd House of Production trines cheerful Jupiter in your 10th House of Gains.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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The tendency to let the little things slip grows as the pace and workload intensify.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Google releases Gemma 4 open weight model.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Netflix releases the film in IMAX theaters on November 26 and it will be globally released on Netflix Christmas Day.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Charting Cotton’s Future By enabling growers to benchmark performance, adopt advanced methods and achieve environmental targets, the Trust Protocol develops a long-term vision for cotton production that is resilient and responsible.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
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An unexpected kinship develops between the would-be forger (Lori Butler, played by Michaela Coel) and the artist (Julian Sklar, played by Ian McKellen).—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Such initiatives are crucial for understanding how our home star emits radiation, a life-and-death concern for human spaceflight missions — particularly for trips to the moon, as NASA is pursuing with the Artemis program, or Mars.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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Its root system emits a toxic chemical called juglone.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Evolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolves. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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