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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
For Wharry, those ideas reflect the unfinished and evolving nature of the space.
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Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
As scientists continue analyzing the evolving CME situation, all eyes remain on region 4455, which still has the potential to unleash further strong solar flares in the coming days.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 3 June 2026
Northrop Grumman has announced that its Jackal precision strike missile has completed another successful flight test, demonstrating the rapidly evolving technological maturity of the weapon system.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
The regulatory philosophy is also evolving.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Once a test subject of the FBC, Dylan must now harness his evolving abilities, confront his past, and learn to trust others in a world he was never meant to be part of.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 3 June 2026
This is a really rich bourbon that is still quite delicate despite that high barrel proof, with notes of bubblegum, cherry, grape, ripe fruit, and an almost candy-like character on the palate, evolving into flavors like maple, honey, a bit of spice, and a hint of fresh mint on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
This is an evolving machinery in which datafication facilitates dispossession.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Remote employees added fewer new collaborators and dropped fewer existing ones, meaning their networks stopped evolving.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
As scientists continue analyzing the evolving CME situation, all eyes remain on region 4455, which still has the potential to unleash further strong solar flares in the coming days.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 3 June 2026
Northrop Grumman has announced that its Jackal precision strike missile has completed another successful flight test, demonstrating the rapidly evolving technological maturity of the weapon system.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
The regulatory philosophy is also evolving.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Once a test subject of the FBC, Dylan must now harness his evolving abilities, confront his past, and learn to trust others in a world he was never meant to be part of.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 3 June 2026
This is a really rich bourbon that is still quite delicate despite that high barrel proof, with notes of bubblegum, cherry, grape, ripe fruit, and an almost candy-like character on the palate, evolving into flavors like maple, honey, a bit of spice, and a hint of fresh mint on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
This is an evolving machinery in which datafication facilitates dispossession.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Remote employees added fewer new collaborators and dropped fewer existing ones, meaning their networks stopped evolving.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolving
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His performance balances youthful idealism, simmering rage and heartbreaking vulnerability, particularly as the character becomes increasingly consumed by the injustices unfolding around him.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Across the United States, a quiet but high-stakes regulatory revolution is unfolding.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Insulate sun-facing walls and garage doors to block heat from radiating inside.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 June 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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Early signs such as fever or weakness can resemble other viruses, before progressing to diarrhea and vomiting.—
Jane Weaver,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The device provides physicians the ability to remotely listen to lung sounds and rapidly assess if a child’s asthma symptoms are progressing, so that escalation in care pathways can be determined.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Given the casting has been highly anticipated, fans have been quick to share their thoughts on who their ideal casting choices are.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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Thoughts will naturally turn to who will play the lead, with casting yet to come.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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The free-speech cases in Florida, Tennessee and Indiana highlight a growing debate surrounding the First Amendment, political discourse and social media.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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According to the statement, Xcel has identified resource adequacy as a growing concern for several years and has proposed multiple solutions, including a near-term procurement plan designed to add 3,800 megawatts of new generation capacity.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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Instead of just releasing Mythos, which proved in testing to be adept at spotting security holes, Anthropic initially made the model available to 11 organizations, including Club names CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks .—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Since only female mosquitoes bite, releasing males wouldn't increase the biting populations.—
Kimberly Miller,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
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There’s a necessary shift—from doing to developing others.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The countries with agreements are mostly in the developing world, according to the group Third Country Deportation Watch, including roughly a dozen in Africa.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Last November, the UK's Advertising Standards Authority banned ads from for at home light emitting diode (LED) face masks marketed to consumers.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Roughly 75 percent of marine organisms are bioluminescent, using specialized light-emitting organs called photophores to hunt, mate, and survive in the pitch black.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
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“Evolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolving. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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