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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
But as consumers' perception of value evolves, and their wallets tighten, some surprising stalwarts in the sit-down sector are making a comeback.
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Rob Wile, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
And as the audio space evolves into whatever comes next — the network’s foundation ensures its relevance.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2025
McMillon said that as AI continues to proliferate and impact the ways that people’s lives and daily activities work, Walmart needs to stay an active part of the transformation, even if that means relinquishing control of how that technology evolves.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
As Cloudsteppers evolves into a head-to-toe lifestyle offering, Clarks noted that the collection will further expand in 2026 to include athleisure favorites such as leggings and windbreaker jackets.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
As Robinson‘s Ron Trosper falls down a customer service rabbit hole and uncovers a conspiracy, the show veers from mundane reality to darkly comic surrealism and steadily evolves into one of the best and most surprising TV shows of 2025.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025
What Happens Next As the workforce evolves and the traditional 9 to 5 fades, Gen Z is facing a precarious job market, Thompson said.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
This strategy leverages China’s manufacturing density to shorten logistics delays and accelerate iteration cycles, key advantages in a product category that still evolves rapidly.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Progress comes from asking the right questions, showing up consistently, and having the patience and courage to keep learning as the course evolves.
—Dennis Woodside, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Rob Wile, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
And as the audio space evolves into whatever comes next — the network’s foundation ensures its relevance.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2025
McMillon said that as AI continues to proliferate and impact the ways that people’s lives and daily activities work, Walmart needs to stay an active part of the transformation, even if that means relinquishing control of how that technology evolves.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
As Cloudsteppers evolves into a head-to-toe lifestyle offering, Clarks noted that the collection will further expand in 2026 to include athleisure favorites such as leggings and windbreaker jackets.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
As Robinson‘s Ron Trosper falls down a customer service rabbit hole and uncovers a conspiracy, the show veers from mundane reality to darkly comic surrealism and steadily evolves into one of the best and most surprising TV shows of 2025.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025
What Happens Next As the workforce evolves and the traditional 9 to 5 fades, Gen Z is facing a precarious job market, Thompson said.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
This strategy leverages China’s manufacturing density to shorten logistics delays and accelerate iteration cycles, key advantages in a product category that still evolves rapidly.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Progress comes from asking the right questions, showing up consistently, and having the patience and courage to keep learning as the course evolves.
—Dennis Woodside, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolves
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As this event unfolds, its historic potential hangs heavy in the air.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Much of this lovely, cerebral film unfolds in a cozy Manhattan high-rise, a Christmas tree twinkling in the background as snow falls outside.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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Ethereally beautiful, with platinum hair, Fastvold radiates calm, a complement to Seyfried’s quicksilver curiosity, though both women have about them an inspiring clarity.—
Claire Messud,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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When a fire begins in a room without ventilation, the heat radiates downward, eventually engulfing all combustible items in its path, causing a flashover, per NFPA.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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But the reality for him, fairly or unfairly, is that if some of the habits persist, the smoke may turn to fire as the season progresses.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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As the show progresses, flashbacks also reveal parts of many of the characters' pasts.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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Which casts a show seemingly designed to bypass all judgments with respect to storytelling and taste, gliding straight to the pleasure center of some imaginary horny, enraged, shopaholic feminine id, in a fairly sinister light.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The study might help break down ADHD stigma, which casts any type of neurodivergence as a challenge.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
28 Oct. 2025
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The farm in the mountains south of Fayetteville grows nine different varieties of lettuce, including red and green varieties of Bibb, Oakleaf and Sweet Crisp lettuces, romaine, arugula, kale, bok choy, microgreens, as well as herbs like basil, thyme and oregano.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Incentives support large-scale deployment by 2026 as freight and public transport demand grows.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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The sulfur-rich stream, fed by natural springs and winds through the cavern, releases hydrogen sulfide that sustains this unexpected chain of life.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Collaborating with industry leaders, academic institutions and others to ensure Iowa develops a skilled workforce for the growing nuclear energy sector.—
Marissa Payne,
Des Moines Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Sentencing Commission is an independent agency in the judiciary that develops sentencing policies and guidelines for federal courts based on those laws.—
Kevin Krause,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Frost automatically determines the length of time the cycle should run and emits a beep when finished.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Jan. 2026
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This emits massive amounts of electromagnetic radiation out into space and towards our planet.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
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