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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
What begins as a professional relationship quickly evolves into something much more provocative.
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
These pages may be updated with park-specific information as the situation evolves.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
But as the club evolves, Feigin said that might be a possibility in the future.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The acquisition marked a calculated bet that, even as the NIL landscape evolves and consolidates within athletic departments, there’s still a place for third-party operators and agencies like Blueprint.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Through playful moments of borrowing between mother and daughter, the film reflects on how personal style evolves across generations.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Herzog brings his signature style to his latest work as the quest to find photo evidence of the creatures evolves into a philosophical and lyrical reflection on the search for knowledge and certainty.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Kalkbrenner is someone Lee hopes evolves into a mini Brook Lopez.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
The cinematic feature directed by Jordan Hemingway sees Twigs and her friend book a room with an unlucky fellow’s credit card as the scene evolves into a provocative hotel rendezvous sans fellow.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
These pages may be updated with park-specific information as the situation evolves.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
But as the club evolves, Feigin said that might be a possibility in the future.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The acquisition marked a calculated bet that, even as the NIL landscape evolves and consolidates within athletic departments, there’s still a place for third-party operators and agencies like Blueprint.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Through playful moments of borrowing between mother and daughter, the film reflects on how personal style evolves across generations.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Herzog brings his signature style to his latest work as the quest to find photo evidence of the creatures evolves into a philosophical and lyrical reflection on the search for knowledge and certainty.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Kalkbrenner is someone Lee hopes evolves into a mini Brook Lopez.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
The cinematic feature directed by Jordan Hemingway sees Twigs and her friend book a room with an unlucky fellow’s credit card as the scene evolves into a provocative hotel rendezvous sans fellow.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolves
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The decoy unfolds from a compact square box and inflates into a full-size F-35 replica within minutes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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As Combs’s legal case unfolds, his children have rallied around him, defending their father while fiercely protecting Porter’s legacy.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The series radiates warmth, celebrates flawed but generally well-meaning people—particularly men—coming together to learn how to show themselves and those around them the love everyone deserves.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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The look radiates warmth and softness.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
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The state will announce other closures as the project progresses, officials said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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October does not typically begin with flannel-and-jeans weather, but Louisville is supposed to be gradually trending in that direction as the month progresses.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Roofman casts Channing Tatum as Jeffrey Manchester, an Army veteran and father struggling to make ends meet for his family.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Critics say the language used by Miller and in the USCIS job posting signals a hardline approach and casts applicants in a suspicious light, framing them as potentially attempting to exploit the system.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Opening Smashing Machine in 3,345 locations is a far more aggressive move, although sources say A24 remains confident that the film will find its stride as word of mouth grows and becomes more positive.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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While fall growth is limited, the plant grows with gusto in spring when chickweed produces its tiny, white daisy-like flowers.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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There was a noticeable gap between Ocean dropping his studio debut Channel Orange in 2012 and his 2016 album releases Endless and Blonde — and fans noticed.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Magnolia owns worldwide rights and releases the film through 2929, which produced the original film with Participant.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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Born on a pig farm in small-town Minnesota, Lehmann is an alum of Harvard University and UCB who frequently develops for TV, having most recently sold half-hour sitcoms to CBS, ABC, and Freeform.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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As more information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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One option would require universal permitting, meaning every business that emits the five toxics would need a permit, and another proposal would require universal permitting with some exceptions.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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Typically, people sit in front of a light box, which emits bright light, every morning for about 30 minutes, give or take.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Evolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolves. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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