evolves

present tense third-person singular of evolve

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of evolves In this case, that view is westward, into the Valley, or eastward, farther into California, and then into the rest of the country, as the road evolves into Route 66. — Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 The wave function evolves over time in a way that’s dictated by Schrödinger’s equation, named for Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger. — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolves
Verb
  • The Day unfolds across a single day, as police stumble across a bank robbery mid-heist, and the criminals barricade themselves inside.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Philippe said the costume helps convey the character's emotional journey as the story unfolds.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Today, calling from London on a bright afternoon, Melanie radiates optimism.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Joy radiates from the image, bringing a sense of reclamation not only to Destin, but also to the sea of people who see themselves in him.
    — Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Architectural plans, programming and development milestones for the center will be announced as the project progresses.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Carroll said the team also places a greater focus on recovery, nutrition and reducing physical demands as the season progresses.
    — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The spectre of Midwest emo looms large; American Football in particular casts a considerable shadow.
    — Nick Laskin, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In Minor Black Figures, Taylor casts a sharp gaze on the New York art scene through the eyes of Wyeth, a young Black painter caught in the throes of creative struggle.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • High rates push some buyers out of the market and, as demand slows, the number of listings usually grows and prices soften, giving house hunters more power.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The risk grows as applied AI shifts toward agentic systems—software designed to execute multi-step workflows autonomously—where small errors compound at every stage.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • That water releases enormous amounts of heat into the atmosphere, shifting weather patterns around the world.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS GOSPEL QUEST — Popular Christian YouTuber releases biblical fantasy novel meant to challenge today’s dark content.
    — , FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The song develops into a slow-burn, lighters-up jam, its long, unhurried coda like getting lost in a sea of echoing, overlapping memories.
    — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
  • There is a small chance for isolated Coastal Flood Warnings (highest chances Wednesday-Thursday) if larger surf develops.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Many of these materials are made from oil, which emits pollutants when burned, driving climate change and fueling extreme weather.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In our example of the pond, simply comparing the number of possibilities assumes that each stone emits a wave independently.
    — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Evolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolves. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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