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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
Mirren's nuanced performance informs a complicated hero who evolves over the series' seven installments.
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Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
When quantum technology evolves, companies that start studying applications now, even in pilot and experimental environments, will move quickly.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Nonetheless, the series evolves into an elaborate soap opera over its 39 episodes, with complex scheming characters opposing Utena, her relationship with Anthy serving as the lodestar that guides this tragedy towards its ambiguous conclusion.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
The collaboration comes after Ephea was incubated by Kering’s Material Innovation Lab in Milan, which identifies, evolves, and helps to operationalize hundreds of alternative materials, with the hope of embedding them into brand collections.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 11 June 2026
The production line can adjust and increase volume as demand evolves.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Today’s women and men are looking for jewelry that evolves with them, that can adapt to their outfits, moods, and surroundings.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
While some organizations may prefer to wait and see how AI Search evolves, others are already exploring ways to improve their visibility within these platforms.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Should your tastes change or your bedroom’s color palette evolves, the removable cushions reveal handsome wooden headboard slats that make the design feel like two bed frames in one.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
When quantum technology evolves, companies that start studying applications now, even in pilot and experimental environments, will move quickly.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Nonetheless, the series evolves into an elaborate soap opera over its 39 episodes, with complex scheming characters opposing Utena, her relationship with Anthy serving as the lodestar that guides this tragedy towards its ambiguous conclusion.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
The collaboration comes after Ephea was incubated by Kering’s Material Innovation Lab in Milan, which identifies, evolves, and helps to operationalize hundreds of alternative materials, with the hope of embedding them into brand collections.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 11 June 2026
The production line can adjust and increase volume as demand evolves.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Today’s women and men are looking for jewelry that evolves with them, that can adapt to their outfits, moods, and surroundings.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
While some organizations may prefer to wait and see how AI Search evolves, others are already exploring ways to improve their visibility within these platforms.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Should your tastes change or your bedroom’s color palette evolves, the removable cushions reveal handsome wooden headboard slats that make the design feel like two bed frames in one.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolves
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The Pocket Blanket folds down to roughly the size of a wallet but unfolds into a surprisingly spacious ground cover for picnics, lunch breaks, beach days, and campsite lounging.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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However, those odds could rise significantly in 2027, depending on how the event unfolds.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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The field absorbs solar radiation from the sun and radiates that heat back onto the pitch.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Heat radiates from the pages of this extraordinary novel about a poor family in rural Mississippi in the days leading up to Hurricane Katrina.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Teams playing in these matches will be determined as the tournament progresses.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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That said, collection rules can change, and individual circumstances vary, so borrowers who are struggling with federal student loan payments should try to review their options before delinquency progresses to default.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The injury casts doubt on her availability for Wimbledon.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Jupiter — the king of the planets — casts a warm light to the left, accompanied by a line of bright star-like objects that represent the gas giant's four large Galilean moons.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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But as the excitement grows in the coming weeks, people are going to want to have a sweet treat or cocktail in celebration of the festivities, and there’s some amazing ones to try across the nation!—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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As excitement grows, local businesses are also embracing the celebration.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The team also built a version of the microbe that releases human IL-10.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Pappalardo said the staying power of the gains will ultimately be tested as the company releases quarterly earnings reports, beginning with an initial disclosure in six to eight weeks.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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The agency also highlighted strengthening southerly winds across the western Gulf as the disturbance develops.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Experts say resentment often develops when one daughter quietly takes responsibility for everything while other siblings remain uninvolved.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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For example, even before breakfast, blood sugar surges in the morning because your body emits cortisol — which increases glucose production.—
Noelle Harff,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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The sun emits ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the thing sunscreens are designed to protect against.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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“Evolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolves. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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