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as in unfolding
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 radiating
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 evolving
Driven by a growing panic over fast-evolving Chinese tech competitors, the old-world rivals are abandoning the tradition of corporate secrecy.
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New Atlas,
24 June 2026
Asia’s defense expansion reflects a structural shift in global security and industrial capacity, shaped by geopolitics, technology, and evolving alliances.
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Chris Oberoi,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
After 13 days of one group game at a time, each game evolving its own spotlight, today starts four days of games played two-at-once.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
For example, while denim remains a must-have, its silhouettes are evolving.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
How are workforce capabilities evolving alongside AI investments?
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Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
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Diana Olick,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
However, in the evolving wine landscape of 2026, grape cognoscenti are as likely to be planning their next vineyard adventure to Texas or Essex as to Bordeaux or Veneto.
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Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
As Shaye went through the process of transitioning, however, Amanda started to realize that her understanding of her sexuality was evolving, too.
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Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
New Atlas,
24 June 2026
Asia’s defense expansion reflects a structural shift in global security and industrial capacity, shaped by geopolitics, technology, and evolving alliances.
—
Chris Oberoi,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
After 13 days of one group game at a time, each game evolving its own spotlight, today starts four days of games played two-at-once.
—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
For example, while denim remains a must-have, its silhouettes are evolving.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
How are workforce capabilities evolving alongside AI investments?
—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
However, in the evolving wine landscape of 2026, grape cognoscenti are as likely to be planning their next vineyard adventure to Texas or Essex as to Bordeaux or Veneto.
—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
As Shaye went through the process of transitioning, however, Amanda started to realize that her understanding of her sexuality was evolving, too.
—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolving
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But there will be some new additions to the tone and thrust of the story, as Tranter shared that much of it will be focused on what is unfolding post-wedding for Mary and her husband, Tom Hayward, played by Dónal Finn.
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The key change is operational as companies are moving from recording transactions and reporting results to identifying issues earlier, coordinating decisions and taking action while operations are still unfolding.
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That same feel-good factor is radiating in Mexico and Canada, with the three host nations unbeaten after two games each, combining for extremely strong vibes across matches and fan festivals.
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In one engraving from van Deventer’s manual, his arm is shown inserted into an empty uterus almost up to the elbow, the engraver’s close, texturing lines transforming his hand into a radiating light within a cavernous female darkness.
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The robotic mission to Mars would launch on Relativity’s Terran R reusable rocket, which is progressing through development in advance of its inaugural flight, perhaps as soon as next year.
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Wright said such milestones demonstrate how quickly advanced nuclear technologies are progressing under current federal initiatives.
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Hilton, running on a platform of affordability and lowering taxes, has seized on the sentiment, casting health coverage for immigrants without legal status as deeply unfair and a direct threat to the state’s ability to help citizens.
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Like Vasana Montgomery’s case, also this year, the video was not shared publicly until after her casting announcement.
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Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.
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With stages stretching from Freedom Corner to the Point and crowds growing every year, Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth celebration has evolved into a centerpiece of the city’s summer calendar and a living testament to Black culture, commerce and community pride downtown.
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Listen to the Obama playlists Barack Obama is known for releasing his songs of the summer playlist each year, and his end-of-year favorites in books, movies and music.
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The news comes as the series heads into its final two episodes of season one, with the finale releasing on July 3.
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Municipal workers are developing a new low-level drinking water connection to supply the city's approximately 7,300 residents, hotels, businesses and the golf course as the lake level falls, Geller added.
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While a male fetus is developing in the womb, testicles originate in the abdomen near the kidneys.
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And, in a number of cases, researchers have found evidence that this is happening, with one case of an extremely young star emitting flares seemingly in response to the orbit of its innermost planet.
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The cluster was found emitting ultraviolet light in a small but quickly growing galaxy by the Hubble Space Telescope.
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“Evolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolving. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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