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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
The film, co-directed by Daniel Roher and Charlie Tyrell, and co-produced by Daniel Kwan, attempts to zoom out from the daily headlines to give audiences a more evergreen glimpse of what is at stake for humanity as artificial intelligence rapidly evolves.
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ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Butterfly mimicry evolves faster near the equator.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
As our data improves, our platform evolves.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
The incident, though, is hardly isolated and experts say school policies, awareness and the law are all struggling to keep up as AI technology evolves and becomes more sophisticated and accessible.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
How language evolves alongside changing ideas about gender and power.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Actuarial science evolves alongside it, incorporating new information that improves longevity and treatment outcomes and in some cases makes insurance more affordable for individuals who previously faced higher risk classifications.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Unlike most veteran rockers who dutifully crank out the hits night after night, Plant evolves from tour to tour, ignoring the easy route while strictly following his muse.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
That transparency evolves out of Rivera’s role.
—Sammy Loren, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Butterfly mimicry evolves faster near the equator.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
As our data improves, our platform evolves.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
The incident, though, is hardly isolated and experts say school policies, awareness and the law are all struggling to keep up as AI technology evolves and becomes more sophisticated and accessible.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
How language evolves alongside changing ideas about gender and power.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Actuarial science evolves alongside it, incorporating new information that improves longevity and treatment outcomes and in some cases makes insurance more affordable for individuals who previously faced higher risk classifications.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Unlike most veteran rockers who dutifully crank out the hits night after night, Plant evolves from tour to tour, ignoring the easy route while strictly following his muse.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
That transparency evolves out of Rivera’s role.
—Sammy Loren, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolves
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Based on the hit Devil May Cry video game IP, the series centers on a sibling rivalry that unfolds as both a physical and psychological battle.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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From there, the one-minute-and-sixteen-second clip unfolds with a rapid montage of electrifying concert footage, interspersed with candid moments from life on the road.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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His playing radiates warmth and emotion, capable of moving listeners to tears or filling a room with heartfelt passion.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Among the most notable is Teatro del Bíobío, a performing arts venue in the city of Concepción that, by night, radiates warm light through a semi-translucent facade like a paper lantern.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Gering said air quality should improve as the day progresses due to increasing wind speed and forecasted rain and thunderstorms.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Jesus Tarango, the chairman of Wilton Rancheria, said as the casino progresses economically, so does the future of the tribe and broader Sacramento community.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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That 1968 Roman Polanski horror film casts a long shadow over They Will Kill You, which also involves unwitting victims, eccentric neighbors, heinous rituals, and hell’s landlord.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
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Consumer protection Most coverage framing the New Mexico verdict casts it as a child safety case.—
Carolina Rossini,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
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As your visibility grows, so does the importance of choosing your associations wisely.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Offer graceful leadership and listen to quieter voices, because shared success grows when everyone feels included and heard.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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In this multilingual ecosystem, Bollywood refers to the influential part of the industry located in Mumbai, which mostly releases films in Hindi.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 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,
24 Mar. 2026
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These changes may influence the biological environment in which the brain develops, potentially affecting neural communication and resilience over time.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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The company develops and makes products for civilian and military use, such as drone technologies used by Ukraine's armed forces in the fight against the Russian invasion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Green fireballs like the one Jenkins saw are often due to the presence of magnesium, which emits a bright blue-green light when heated and vaporized in the Earth's atmosphere, the museum said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Human technology – from TV towers to satellite and spacecraft communications – emits enough radio waves to create faint but detectable signals traveling through space.—
Mary Magnuson,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Evolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolves. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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