EVOLVES Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

evolves

verb

present tense third-person singular of evolve

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 in cancer care, that logic evolves quickly, and the right treatment choice is often nuanced. — Brad Kreick, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 When prescription treatment is appropriate, the clinician determines the treatment plan and formula, with the patient receiving ongoing access to their provider through secure messaging and the ability to adjust treatment as their skin evolves. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Draft Plan for the Redevelopment of Burnham Yards Those preservation efforts could help ensure that new development reflects the site's history as the surrounding area evolves. — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Beijing, on the other hand, has pursued its space objectives consistently since the early 1990s, revising programs as technology evolves without losing sight of its end goal. — Kathleen Curlee, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026 Which also added to the broader challenge of navigating a technological environment that evolves almost weekly, alongside important questions about intellectual property and creative rights. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 As artificial intelligence rapidly evolves to make financial scams hyperrealistic, cybersecurity experts warn that the best defense isn't sophisticated detection software. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 That would give Temasek greater ability to adjust its investments as the industry evolves, compared with private assets that can be harder to exit quickly. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

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One of the franchise’s best scenes unfolds at the end of Stefano Sollima’s second installment, Day of the Soldado.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Levy plays Jane Cooper, whose marathon unfolds alongside flashbacks.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of unfolds

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As the movie progresses, Fielder and the audience must question whether and how they’re being deceived.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
As the film progresses and the paths of the three protagonists cross in one way or another, the timbres and instrumental approach also begin to blend.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of progresses

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High on mushrooms and his own unmoored ego, Lee’s not-quite-acceptance speech casts our protagonist as far from the heroic spotlight as anyone literally standing in one can get.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026
Before observatories such as Greenwich, humans used sundials — essentially a stick in the ground that casts shadows as the sun moves overhead.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of casts

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And behind Vision’s back, Ultron ominously releases a carrier pigeon, sending a message to a mystery recipient.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
Mazal Group and the Weingartens and Odeds have denied wrongdoing, and the settlement releases them from future liability for the allegations in the case.

— Monika Evstatieva, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of releases

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This occurs when a tear develops in the inner lining of an artery supplying blood to the brain.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Your sales team speaks to them; your success and support teams listen to their needs, expectations and problems; and your product team develops new features or updates based on that feedback and insight.

— Osman Koc, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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