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evolves

verb

present tense third-person singular of evolve
1
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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2
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 texture of his clothes also evolves from cold, hard fabrics to cashmere and softer clothes, representing Olive’s positive impact on him. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026 Focus on the bad ones, and predictors keep multiplying, needing constant updates as fraud evolves. — Wayne Hamilton, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 But as the job market evolves with AI and entry-level jobs become harder to find, students and schools are adapting. — Heather Hollingsworth, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 As the industry evolves, so do the expectations placed on the next generation of beauty professionals. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026 Made in Italy is not a nostalgic vision of our heritage, but a living expression of it, one that evolves through innovation, research and craftsmanship. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026 Upon arrival at that house, January realizes a former classmate — and another successful author, Gus (Schwarzenegger) — lives next door, prompting an unlikely friendship that evolves into a romance of their own. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 His evolution — and his response to a disappointing World Cup — will be an ongoing storyline as the national team evolves around him. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 As technology evolves, TSA’s multi-layered security protocols will evolve including benefits for our most trusted travelers. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolves
  1. unfolds
  2. radiates
  3. progresses
  4. casts
  5. grows
  6. releases
  7. develops
  8. emits
Verb
  • Prejudice generally unfolds first through the initial incident and then its denial.
    — Kenneth L. Marcus, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Alarming object spotted by officer on TSA X-ray before bizarre twist unfolds.
    — , FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of unfolds
Verb
  • Or, for that matter, whether the grandfather of the Reality-Vigilante-TV Industrial Complex ever felt the level of fear and self-loathing that radiates off Pattinson’s human-flop-sweat of a portrayal.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Keep in mind that heat still radiates from the bulb, so the lamp should sit on a stable surface away from paper, fabric or anything else that could scorch.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of radiates
Verb
  • But that’s largely due to the aural sensation provided by the voices, which become more powerful and prominent as the film progresses, dragging Jamal down with them.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Trayanova makes the most out of a metal box serving as the only set, tossing in clues that take on meaning as the story progresses.
    — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of progresses
Verb
  • The intense lunar spotlight casts significant glare across the cluster, heavily washing out its faint blue reflection nebulosity.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The set of three miniature lights each features a vintage hanging-lantern design that looks straight out of a storybook and casts a warm gold glow across your collection.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of casts
Verb
  • When the quantum of color deposited by the brush diminishes, and grows lighter, its essence as paint applied by brush reveals itself.
    — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In some projections, that extra snow outweighs the ice lost to the warming ocean, and the ice sheet actually grows.
    — Robert Kopp, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of grows
Verb
  • Closer is coming off a buzzy Venice premiere for Alex Gibney’s Musk, which is rated 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and releases theatrically through Bleecker Street on October 9.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Founded in 2000, KimStim releases international, documentary and repertory titles in North America across theatrical, educational, digital and home-video platforms.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of releases
Verb
  • The company develops fuel cells, hydrogen generation systems, energy storage technologies and other power systems for aerospace, defense and industrial applications.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The company develops technology for mechanically producing textile fiber from wood pulp and waste inputs without dissolving the raw material.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of develops
Verb
  • When illuminated with green laser light, the NV center emits red light.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • HigherDOSE’s five-layer construction includes a charcoal layer to mitigate EMF and ELF, a clay layer that emits negative ions, a medical-grade magnetic strip and a healing crystal layer of amethyst and obsidian.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of emits

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“Evolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolves. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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