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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
With globally evolving dining standards, Knife Edge reveals the stress, the pressure, the resilience needed to hold your nerve in the battle for greatness.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Now, with the advent of the Internet and evolving consumer demands, customers can (and expect) access to their financial information via a mobile app, in real-time.
—Daniela Binatti, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The result also highlights how rapidly AI reasoning systems are evolving.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
The creation of Jason Odio and chef Michael Beltran of Ariete and former Opium Group honcho Roman Jones, the bar opened in 2016, quickly evolving into a Brickell hangout.
—Connie Ogle
may 20, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
County Commission Chairman Mark Jerrell said the board needs to be forward-thinking in its approach given how fast technology is evolving.
—Mary Ramsey
may 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Saudi Arabia is building a beauty industry that reflects its identity, its climate, its creativity, and its evolving sense of self.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Amazon is evolving its strategy as the e-commerce industry grapples with the rise of AI shopping bots.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 13 May 2026
But the situation is rapidly evolving and things could change.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Now, with the advent of the Internet and evolving consumer demands, customers can (and expect) access to their financial information via a mobile app, in real-time.
—Daniela Binatti, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The result also highlights how rapidly AI reasoning systems are evolving.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
The creation of Jason Odio and chef Michael Beltran of Ariete and former Opium Group honcho Roman Jones, the bar opened in 2016, quickly evolving into a Brickell hangout.
—Connie Ogle
may 20, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
County Commission Chairman Mark Jerrell said the board needs to be forward-thinking in its approach given how fast technology is evolving.
—Mary Ramsey
may 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Saudi Arabia is building a beauty industry that reflects its identity, its climate, its creativity, and its evolving sense of self.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Amazon is evolving its strategy as the e-commerce industry grapples with the rise of AI shopping bots.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 13 May 2026
But the situation is rapidly evolving and things could change.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolving
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But conversations at the inaugural Association for Enterprise Opportunity State of Small Business Summit suggested something more complicated is unfolding.—
Natalie Madeira Cofield,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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What’s happening in Fort Worth The Parker County purchase is unfolding while Black Mountain’s $10 billion data center project in southeast Fort Worth runs into steady community pushback.—
Emily Holshouser. Produced with AI assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
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The galaxy's heart shines brightly in the image, with gleaming rays of light radiating from its center while gas and dust swirls around.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
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However, sharp or radiating pain, numbness, weakness or symptoms that persist beyond 48 to 72 hours should not be dismissed as ordinary soreness.—
Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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The review confirmed that the engine’s design, manufacturing process, as well as supply chain are progressing on schedule ahead of the next development phase later this year.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The entire letter to the Jubilee committee offered an optimistic view of the future in which the human race was always progressing toward freedom.—
Marianne Holdzkom,
The Conversation,
14 May 2026
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On Tuesday evening, on the steps of the Capitol, House members made their way down the stairs after casting their votes, some alone, others flanked by staff or trailed by a Hill reporter.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Reeves, 60, continued his tradition of announcing casting in his screen projects by sharing GIFs on his X account on Thursday, May 14.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Viola’s reaction spotlighted growing frustration among competitors who believe the ruling body is using procedural fixes to avoid addressing biological differences in girls' sports.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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In the growing realization that a four-year-degree alone won’t save them from downward mobility?—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Within hours of Ben-Gvir releasing the videos, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands had summoned Israel’s ambassadors to seek an explanation for the treatment of their citizens.—
Nick Duffy,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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Levi’s went on a prolific streak of collaborations by releasing three collections with Nike and Jordan Brand from last July through January, and during that time and onward denim has been popping up on loads more in-line releases under the Nike umbrella.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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In addition to impacts of untreated depression on the mother, developing children are also at greater risk for prematurity and low birth weight, and higher rates of impulsivity, socialization issues, and cognitive, behavioral and emotional difficulties.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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The institute is restructuring its tools, developing new programs and reflecting on its role in a broader context, including foreign policy and Poland’s intl.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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The idea is to produce everything people want without emitting greenhouse gases.—
John Reid,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Video footage of the crash's aftermath obtained by NBC shows the vehicle significantly engulfed in orange flames emitting billows of black smoke.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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“Evolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolving. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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