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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
  • As the plot progresses, there are constant digs at Google Maps and Apple Maps for conceding to Trump’s order.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Bioethicists and philosophers actively monitor the welfare and cognitive state of the animals as the research progresses.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of progresses
Verb
  • Perhaps most noteworthy, the board made clear that once a voter casts their ballot, that vote was final.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Collins casts the event as an undeniable sign his campaign shouldn’t be left for dead.
    — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of casts
Verb
  • But as the market grows, sensitivity around privacy is almost certain to become a bigger factor.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • As the lake dries, the ruins of one of 11 villages that had been inundated by the reservoir have emerged, as alarm grows over the need for alternative water supplies for the city of 42 million.
    — EDNA TARIGAN, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of grows
Verb
  • For now, India's strategy appears to be building its own dam in Arunachal Pradesh in case China releases — perhaps deliberately — enormous quantities of water, as Chief Minister Khandu suggested in June last year to the outlet, Press Trust of India.
    — Mamita Bhandari, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Burning fossil fuels releases pollutants that form fine particles and ground-level ozone, increasing risks of heart and lung disease and premature death.
    — Akshaya Jha, The Conversation, 22 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
  • It's got a double wick for twice the fragrance power and the golden vessel emits a warm glow when lit.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026
  • When a particle travels faster than light can in water, its shockwave emits a characteristic glow called Cherenkov radiation, the blue light seen in nuclear reactors.
    — Matt von Hippel, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026
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“Evolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolves. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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