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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
The move is a signal that a niche industry could expand quickly as the AI era evolves.
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Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
The rest of my wellness routine really evolves around some regular appointments.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
In the story, the taumoeba evolves an additional adaptation that complicates Rocky and Grace's mission.
—Tara Haelle, NPR, 12 Apr. 2026
The greatest severe threat will be along and west of I-35, but that could shift depending on how the morning activity evolves.
—Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Wedding registries are a key part of any nuptial planning process, but what ends up on these wishlists naturally evolves through the years.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Budgets are annual, while technology evolves monthly.
—William Jones, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
It must be met with continuous commitment to learning as our understanding evolves.
—Jim Cook, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
When education evolves to support students’ passions rather than compete with them, something powerful happens.
—Jacqueline R. Westerfield, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
The rest of my wellness routine really evolves around some regular appointments.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
In the story, the taumoeba evolves an additional adaptation that complicates Rocky and Grace's mission.
—Tara Haelle, NPR, 12 Apr. 2026
The greatest severe threat will be along and west of I-35, but that could shift depending on how the morning activity evolves.
—Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Wedding registries are a key part of any nuptial planning process, but what ends up on these wishlists naturally evolves through the years.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Budgets are annual, while technology evolves monthly.
—William Jones, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
It must be met with continuous commitment to learning as our understanding evolves.
—Jim Cook, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
When education evolves to support students’ passions rather than compete with them, something powerful happens.
—Jacqueline R. Westerfield, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolves
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Atrium Health Training Facility will not only be the site where Panthers practice unfolds but also where organized team activities (OTAs) and training camp take place.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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Without giving away how the story unfolds, the Chairwoman feels like one of the more honest representations of the uber-wealthy (in a TV world oversaturated with examples), and her husband proves surprisingly effective in connecting the three male leads’ broader arc.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There’s a queerness to Mantello’s vision, including a blurring of gender associations that begins with its leads and radiates throughout, that ultimately drains the drama of its potency.—
Naveen Kumar,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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In this lively oceanfront Palm Beach retreat, whimsy radiates outward from that bedroom—its murals of cats in costume echo the playful tone throughout the house.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
10 Apr. 2026
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But as the season progresses, that outlet diminishes.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
13 Apr. 2026
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As the morning progresses, the radiant will continue to climb, but the sunrise and brightening skies will hinder visibility.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
13 Apr. 2026
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But at four or five times that sum, the net casts much, much wider.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2026
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In theaters Friday after a strong reception at SXSW last month, the genre-scrambling, darkly comic neo-western casts him as Ulysses, a principled small-town sheriff who takes a temporary posting in a sleepy corner of Minnesota called Normal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Cox Farms now grows most of its tomatoes in greenhouses in Canada to avoid weather issues, according to Bradley.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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Vandals targeted a non-profit farm in Ipswich, Massachusetts that grows food for people in need.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Gabbard's office releases an annual report showing the number of foreign surveillance targets and number of searches likely to identify an American.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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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,
14 Apr. 2026
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In it, a husband and wife adopt a cat, Sheila, who develops an unnerving disposition come nightfall.—
Mariella Rudi,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Atlanta police cautioned that the information released so far is preliminary and could change as the investigation develops.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The microphone emits a constant sound that is mixed together from a cacophony of sonic moments Lee recorded on her trip, on subways, in the streets and markets, in her studio.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Amazon’s garden section is overflowing with illuminating décor, including solar lanterns, LED fairy lights, and even a mini tabletop fire pit that emits a real flame.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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