evolving

verb

present participle of evolve
1
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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2
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 Prelude to The End arrives on the heels of last Friday’s release of The Black Parade (20th Anniversary), the landmark rock opera by the Jersey pop-punkers that’s considered one of the most influential in the ever-evolving emo genre. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2026 In senior living, where the needs of residents and families are constantly evolving, that mindset is essential. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 The only question is whether our ability to protect small businesses and the broader online environment will stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. — Michael Miebach, Time, 30 Oct. 2026 Bellettini sees the value in creating a store design that will stand the test of time, both in terms of cost control and to guarantee flexibility in a rapidly evolving luxury environment. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 The discussion will examine the mechanics behind major sports transactions, including franchise acquisitions, minority ownership stakes, private equity investment and evolving financing structures. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Beauty trends are constantly evolving, and this year clearly favors a more textured and luminous complexion—one that isn’t excessively shiny. — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 As with any fan culture, the lore and language are self-referential and constantly evolving. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026 Still, this is only one part of a rapidly evolving energy war. — Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolving
  1. unfolding
  2. radiating
  3. progressing
  4. casting
  5. growing
  6. releasing
  7. developing
  8. emitting
Verb
  • The Ohio artist’s first album in four years is paranoid, indulgent, and theatrical, unfolding like a dark romantasy novel.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz and several commissioners criticized the plan for linking county government with a video game that revels in violence unfolding in a fictional Miami.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of unfolding
Verb
  • Using the Gemini North telescope, Caiazzo and colleagues zoomed in on Pa 30, discovering knots along the strands of gas radiating out from the site of the cosmic explosion, like pearls on a string.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The antenna’s radiating surface would face downward, with a protective cover following the wing’s external contours.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of radiating
Verb
  • The company said the Versace integration is progressing on track, ahead of the creative debut of Pieter Mulier in 2027.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Port Eastside’s partners are progressing toward a winter groundbreaking for work on the $90 million reuse of 111 Founders Plaza into a 19-story upscale apartment complex.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of progressing
Verb
  • All in all, more than 200 applications came in through the casting platform etalenta.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, fashions this fall look distinctly witchy, interest in tarot is on the rise, and Etsy witches are a mainstream phenomenon, offering spell-casting services on the online marketplace to summon up perfect weddings, love, or protection.
    — Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of casting
Verb
  • The additional site will further strengthen the company’s manufacturing network in Colorado and provide additional capacity for its growing space and sensor systems business.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Anyone who has worked at a fast-growing company at the edge of technology knows that obligations, circumstances and products change daily.
    — Daniel Kjellén, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of growing
Verb
  • Compared to Geese, who spent years touring and releasing records before finally striking gold, Heathers has taken the sort of industry fast-track that makes conspiracy theorists start rolling out their corkboards and thumbtacks.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026
  • By storing heat during lower-price periods and releasing it when electricity becomes more valuable, nuclear plants could potentially improve the revenue earned from their generation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of releasing
Verb
  • The official also said developing different weapon systems was increasingly urgent, arguing that the country’s armed forces needed to defend national security and deter external threats.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Back in downtown Juneau, Huna Totem is developing Áak’w Landing, a cruise dock and waterfront development targeting its first full season in 2028.
    — Karen Gardiner, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of developing
Verb
  • The worm-like creature enters Chekov’s ear and wraps itself around his brain, producing what is considered one of the cringiest scenes of the franchise, with Koenig emitting a blood-curdling scream.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Court filings said the McCoys brought in another plumber who discovered the plumbing vents were emitting gases into the attic.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of emitting

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