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 Uranus and Pluto's collaboration today evolves your sense of security alongside your ambitions. — Usa Today, USA Today, 18 July 2026 Priority Pass has already tested a concept called Priority Pass Private in the Middle East, and Dalkoff suggested more experimentation is likely as the industry evolves. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 However, as the 2026 educational landscape evolves, the definition of a global education is changing. — Matthew Kayser july 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 The technology evolves, but accountability remains with the clinician. — Afnan R. Tariq, STAT, 8 July 2026 The right tool for the job Puncture tools are used for a variety of different jobs, and those jobs often dictate how the puncture tool evolves. — Philip Anderson, The Conversation, 8 July 2026 Bringing together images made since 2010, the project draws from different moments in his practice and expands ideas first explored in his 2015 photobook Momentary, with new work continuing to be added as the project evolves. — Photovogue, Vogue, 3 July 2026

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The film unfolds in a devout fishing community on Malaysia’s East Coast, following two young lovers, Jani and Melur, whose plans for the future are upended by an unplanned pregnancy, poverty and addiction, pushing Jani toward the drug trade.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 July 2026
The courage Sullenberger wants to summon now is personal and intimate and unfolds in millions of families every day.

— Scott Simon, NPR, 18 July 2026

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Besides, Beckham practically radiates the sort of star power that dispenses with the need for endless chatter; like Michael Jordan in his Hanes/Space Jam heyday, his physical presence takes precedent over the usual run of blunt-force loquacity.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026
Those tendrils are formed from plasma, or ionized gas, at temperatures in excess of a million degrees Fahrenheit, compared to the sun's visible surface, the photosphere, which radiates at about 9,932 degrees Fahrenheit (5,500 degrees Celsius).

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of radiates

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Knight indicated that the village will also be looking for grant funding as the project progresses, including funding from the MWRD.

— Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
As the day progresses, Mercury retrograde will meet with Mars in a semi-square, increasing nervous tension and impatience in communication.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Definition of progresses

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The latest exchange casts further doubt over the future of the interim peace agreement signed last month, a deal that had sought to pave the way to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war after 60 days of negotiations.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 13 July 2026
In Proof, Cheadle stars as Robert, a once-brilliant mathematician whose struggle with mental illness casts a long shadow over his daughter Catherine (Edebiri) following his death.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026

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The real question is whether the people of the region will be centered as the destination grows.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
As the bond between the two men grows and Henry works the land beside Carlos, their evolving relationship is potently conveyed through the music Quijada and Robinson make together.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of grows

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The company develops central processing units and deep computing units, accelerator cards designed for computing-intensive workloads.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday ordered a temporary halt to new large-scale data center projects while the state develops stricter standards governing their energy, water and environmental impacts.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Definition of develops

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That is fuel that, when burned, emits planet-warming gases into the atmosphere.

— Alexa St. John, Fortune, 16 July 2026
The brain emits tiny electrical signals when a person is paying attention to one sound over others, which can be detected with sensors on an electroencephalogram, or EEG.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

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