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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
Romantically, a casual conversation could reveal undeniable chemistry, or maybe a connection with a friend evolves into something deeper.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The ground stop, tied to thunderstorms in the area, was scheduled to remain in effect through late morning, with a medium chance it could be extended depending on how the weather evolves.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
That said, the use of a solid-state battery also depends on how the electric motorcycle market evolves.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
But as the market evolves, Intel said the pendulum is swinging back to CPUs.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The company added that as artificial intelligence evolves from large-scale model training to agentic AI, which repeatedly performs real-time inference across various service environments, demand for memory is expected to continue growing.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
As One’s Own Will evolves, Will explains his role not simply as a coach, but as a participant in a broader cultural shift.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
And as the neighborhood evolves, so too does the possibility that events like this will return in different forms.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Your music sings and grows and evolves right along with life.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The ground stop, tied to thunderstorms in the area, was scheduled to remain in effect through late morning, with a medium chance it could be extended depending on how the weather evolves.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
That said, the use of a solid-state battery also depends on how the electric motorcycle market evolves.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
But as the market evolves, Intel said the pendulum is swinging back to CPUs.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The company added that as artificial intelligence evolves from large-scale model training to agentic AI, which repeatedly performs real-time inference across various service environments, demand for memory is expected to continue growing.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
As One’s Own Will evolves, Will explains his role not simply as a coach, but as a participant in a broader cultural shift.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
And as the neighborhood evolves, so too does the possibility that events like this will return in different forms.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Your music sings and grows and evolves right along with life.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolves
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They might be deceived by other teams, undermined by their owner or surprised by the way the draft unfolds.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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The action follows an executive order issued last year directing federal agencies to begin the reclassification process, which typically unfolds over several years and involves scientific review, interagency coordination and rulemaking procedures.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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The rest of the property radiates outwards from here, incorporating four restaurants, rooms and suites spread across a number of individual low-rise blocks, the Conrad Spa, and meeting and events space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Symptoms differ from strokes caused by a blockage in the brain, as a spinal stroke causes pain in the neck or back that radiates through the limbs, muscle weakness or numbness, incontinence and loss of sensation, such as feeling touch or temperature changes.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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As work progresses, the project will be closely watched as a test of whether long-standing environmental issues can finally be resolved.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Duncan told The Star that the amendment provides for more transparency as the project progresses.—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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The most expensive work sold at auction by a living artist is Jeff Koons’s Rabbit, which takes the idea of a ready-made and casts it in stainless steel.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
24 Apr. 2026
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With a blend of atmospheric beatmaking, gauzy harmonies, and impressionistic songwriting, Quiet Light’s music casts a distinct spell, like stumbling upon Imogen Heap in a forest clearing or imagining a Taylor Swift album produced by Harold Budd.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
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Continuing down this path only increases uncertainty, undermines long-term infrastructure planning and grows the national debt.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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As their mutual competitiveness grows shockingly ugly, Niall learns to turn Ruben’s Samsonian strength and fury against him, knocking down the pillars of Ruben’s own life.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Dunkin’ often releases new variations and has enlisted high-profile stars, like singer Sabrina Carpenter and rapper Morgan Thee Stallion, for marketing efforts.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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From drawing, everything else develops.—
Eana Kim,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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If Ty Simpson develops into a top NFL quarterback who leads the Rams to a Super Bowl title, the club will look back at the 2026 draft as one of the best and shrewdest in its history.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Nitrogen emits its pinkish glow almost instantly, while oxygen takes a fraction of a second longer to produce the familiar green aurora.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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When disturbed — by waves, predators or even a curious beachgoer’s touch — the organism emits a blue-green glow.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Evolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolves. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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