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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
As global animation evolves, a new generation of Chinese female creators is bringing powerful, culturally rich perspectives to the international stage.
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
What begins as a simple hunt quickly evolves into a game of vengeance and betrayal, with only one contestant destined to claim Monte Cristo’s riches.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The fragrance evolves throughout the day beautifully too.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
As technology evolves, so do these schemes, which is why consumers and real estate professionals must stay vigilant.
—Collyn Wainwright, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
This panel explores how on-screen looks inspire real-world trends, reflects cultural shifts, and evolves with new technologies.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
But the game evolves at warp speed these days.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Each winter storm is unique with the wet versus dry nature of the snow produced and the wetness factor can change even as the storm evolves.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Attorney General Weiser replies that medical science evolves over time.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
Maria Williams, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
What begins as a simple hunt quickly evolves into a game of vengeance and betrayal, with only one contestant destined to claim Monte Cristo’s riches.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The fragrance evolves throughout the day beautifully too.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
As technology evolves, so do these schemes, which is why consumers and real estate professionals must stay vigilant.
—Collyn Wainwright, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
This panel explores how on-screen looks inspire real-world trends, reflects cultural shifts, and evolves with new technologies.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
But the game evolves at warp speed these days.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Each winter storm is unique with the wet versus dry nature of the snow produced and the wetness factor can change even as the storm evolves.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Attorney General Weiser replies that medical science evolves over time.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolves
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And while hotel ballrooms are a popular option, there’s a certain type of magic that unfolds with a full buyout.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
11 Oct. 2025
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His latest novel in English, , unfolds in a single sentence and reflects anxieties about rising fascism in Europe.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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In Play Dirty, viewers can experience the effortlessness that Stanfield radiates.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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In addition, water has insulating properties, and moist soil holds onto heat and radiates warmth longer than dry soil.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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Experimental drugs that could help them are being held up while their disorder progresses daily, their dad said.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Emergency agencies will continue to issue alerts as the system progresses, and utility companies are preparing for possible outages and restoration work.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Remote work’s popularity casts a shadow on the future of office properties.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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Directed by Aziz Ansari and co-starring Seth Rogen and Keke Palmer, the movie casts Reeves as a guardian angel who loses his wings while trying to teach a human that money doesn’t solve one’s problems.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Spring And Fall Spinach Companion Plants Spinach grows best in cool weather, and many gardeners will plant spinach in early spring or fall.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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The path this administration is on, however, is deadly serious, and the number of links in the accident chain grows daily.—
Keith Wilson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This is because the anode, the negative electrode that stores and releases charge, determines the total energy the battery can store.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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The resulting material has quality on par with its virgin counterpart, but releases fewer greenhouse gas emissions; the Reformation partner previously estimated that Cycora offset nearly half the emissions associated with virgin polyester production.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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While this may be viewed as an inconvenience in comparison to an eternally waterproof technical fabric, the patina that develops as the wax shifts is viewed as a feature unto itself.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
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Werktitel develops and produces innovative concepts at the intersection of entertainment, live experience and brand activation.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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Ordinary matter emits light in various wavelengths, which allows it to easily be seen.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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The object emits no light, meaning the astronomers had to use a clever workaround to find it.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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