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 Auriemma is hoping Dursus evolves into more than just a scorer in the rotation, however. — Jake McCreven, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026 Property managers should be prepared for more variation in both properties and living arrangements, adapting their processes, technology and expertise as the housing market evolves. — Nathan Miller, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Founded in SoHo, Lafayette 148 has built its identity around refinement that evolves with the times. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 Kramer said that, as the industry evolves, the Academy continues to reward human authorship and creation. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026 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 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

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As the vérité road trip unfolds, audiences discover Freddie’s own remarkable history.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
This unsuspecting tidbit makes the onscreen conversation that unfolds between them even more tenderhearted.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of unfolds

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As the football season progresses – as quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s knee injury moves further in the distance – and as more film comes out, the element of surprise is gone for UCLA’s Ty Dieffenbach.

— Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026
Getting Jonathon Cooper back in the mix has helped, too, while role players like Jones and outside linebacker Que Robinson continue to get more comfortable as the season progresses.

— Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of progresses

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Martin McDonagh’s latest comedy drama casts Malkovich as Chris Carlisle, a dying CIA assassin who in 1973 is visiting Chile’s Easter Island with a protégé, played by Sam Rockwell, who just may kill his mentor before their getaway is over.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 10 Nov. 2026
The company works with a wide range of programmers, which casts Fox in an influential role with its rivals on the content side.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of casts

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The fictional planet’s volcanic landscape releases gases such as sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, both of which are hazardous at high concentrations.

— Alix Freckelton, Space.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Generally, the center releases migratory birds on forest preserve property.

— Harris Horowitz, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of releases

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The company also develops engines for upper-stage and in-space applications, giving it several propulsion options across different mission profiles.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
In most Alzheimer’s patients, a noticeable atrophy develops over the course of only a few months of disease progression.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of develops

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Each of those ions, whether +11 or +12, emits a different wavelength of light, allowing the researchers to map not just temperatures within the corona, but also how those iron ions spread into interplanetary space and distribute heat.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026
This transition emits a faint radio wave at a wavelength of 21 centimeters.

— Perri Thaler, Quanta Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026

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