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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
Through the director’s decade-long friendship with the duo, the film explores the evolving dynamics of the mother-daughter relationship and raises questions about the extent of a mother’s sacrifice.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
And the core focus of her conversations with vendors is also evolving.
—John Kell, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Nashville keeps evolving — and knowing how to layer your trip makes all the difference.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
So this company is getting a bid from both the global macro risk premium, as well as the evolving technology sector driven by AI.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Through their achievements, thought leadership, and commitment to their clients and communities, these attorneys represent the future of the legal profession and continue to shape the evolving landscape of law.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
For decades, Los Choneros has exerted a profound influence over the country's escalating violence, evolving from a regional gang into a sprawling network with international reach.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Today, the 10th annual International Fact-Checking Day, provides a good opportunity to look at these evolving challenges.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
In fact, the case for evolving dark energy is much weaker than is generally appreciated.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
And the core focus of her conversations with vendors is also evolving.
—John Kell, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Nashville keeps evolving — and knowing how to layer your trip makes all the difference.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
So this company is getting a bid from both the global macro risk premium, as well as the evolving technology sector driven by AI.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Through their achievements, thought leadership, and commitment to their clients and communities, these attorneys represent the future of the legal profession and continue to shape the evolving landscape of law.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
For decades, Los Choneros has exerted a profound influence over the country's escalating violence, evolving from a regional gang into a sprawling network with international reach.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Today, the 10th annual International Fact-Checking Day, provides a good opportunity to look at these evolving challenges.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
In fact, the case for evolving dark energy is much weaker than is generally appreciated.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolving
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This conservation success is unfolding alongside a broader transition to renewable energy, a shift that is rapidly increasing demand for nickel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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For most Americans, the war involving Iran is unfolding as breaking international news, a conflict half a world away.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That distinction falls to Becky Shaw (Madeline Brewer), an office worker whom Max is set up with by Suzanna and her sweet but dull husband Andrew (Patrick Ball, radiating kindness).—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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The eclipse won’t be visible from Earth — only from the Orion capsule — treating the astronauts to several minutes’ worth of views of the sun’s outermost, radiating atmosphere, the corona.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Time is ticking, and work is progressing to make sure the footprint of the draft is good to go, because the city is expected to host hundreds of thousands of people.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Smith told reporters at practice Wednesday that Kuzmenko was progressing in his rehab and would be reevaluated near the end of the regular season.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tucker picked up the heavy-duty custom bait-casting rod and put his 90-pound body to work battling the deep cat.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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Does this mean that you guys will finally be casting the role of Roman next season?—
Max Gao,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rising energy costs and supply-chain disruptions pose a considerable downside risk to the world's fastest-growing major economy.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Brown pointed to ongoing concerns in his district about road capacity and infrastructure needs, including efforts to expand NC 160 in the fast-growing Steele Creek area.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Buckingham was briefly detained while a dozen police officers searched the premises before determining his son was safe and releasing the musician from custody.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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In these decays, an atom of one element transforms into another while releasing its remaining energy in the form of an electron.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With developing nations like Zambia and Sri Lanka defaulting on their debt, countries buoyed by oil reserves seemed an attractive bet.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
10 Apr. 2026
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In light of all this, Polymarket appearing in Google News is a major victory for the prediction platform — rubber-stamping its image as an authority on developing real-world events right alongside genuine real publishers of journalism.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The wells are not capped and vulnerable to leaking and emitting.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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If true, the pair should eventually start emitting extremely low-frequency gravitational waves that are detectable—providing even more evidence of the astounding meetup.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Evolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolving. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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