EVOLVING Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

evolving

verb

present participle of evolve

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 As creative director, Lam will bring his original vision for Derek Lam 10 Crosby into the evolving contemporary fashion landscape. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Microsoft's Copilot pricing strategy is also evolving as part of the overhaul. — Matthew J. Belvedere,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 New Paths, New Voices The path to becoming a filmmaker is evolving in disruptive and exciting ways. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 Pugh is more open about her evolving relationship with social media. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026 Employers can no longer rely solely on external hiring to meet evolving talent needs. — Priya Krishnan, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 That someone with a voice as communicative and constantly evolving as Bridges is often reduced to a retro aesthete is a shame. — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026 Where This Category Is Heading This category continues evolving as AI content tools introduce more advanced capabilities for professional workflows. — New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026 The donation allows leaders to more fluidly direct money based on the evolving circumstances inside Gaza. — James Pollard, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

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The merger debate is unfolding as CSX is cutting roughly 1,100 maintenance-of-way jobs, according to a labor group.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
The beauty of the landscape will sit alongside the cruelty unfolding among the characters.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of unfolding

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In photos shared by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos on September 19, the British lawyer could be seen radiating in a sunshine yellow sundress during a week-long trip to Malawi, Africa as part of a Clooney Foundation for Justice initiative.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
Barbara and Ibby forge a friendship that’s unexpectedly compelling because of the strength of the two actors, radiating an interiority that isn’t on the page.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of radiating

Verb

Block 59/Westridge Court More development is progressing at Naperville’s Block 59 dining and entertainment complex.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
The male cub is progressing well, feeding and adding weight as they are cared for in the zoo’s animal hospital.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of progressing

Verb

Due to an overwhelming response on Day 1 that prevented many fans from casting ballots in the first round, Day 1 voting will continue to September 23.

— Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2026
Voters show their identity cards while waiting in a queue before casting their votes for the second and final phase of Rajasthan’s urban local body elections in Jaipur, India, on September 11, 2026.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of casting

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The bank said the coffee category is one of the most rapidly growing segments in the restaurant industry.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
Square data shows that orders have skyrocketed more than 150% year-over-year, making the Hugo Spritz the fastest-growing cocktail this past summer.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of growing

Verb

In reality, as the camera operator would soon realize, Osborne had chucked the ball down the field while on the move, releasing it just as linebacker Champ Lewis wrapped his legs and dropped him to the turf.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026
Experts warn that massive constellations could be incredibly ecologically damaging, releasing copious amounts of atmospheric pollution and risking damage to the ozone layer.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of releasing

Verb

Arnault also played a key role in developing the 10-year global partnership between LVMH and Formula 1.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
The plastic surgeon suggests developing a contingency plan, including who will look after you if something goes wrong upon returning home.

— Anna Haines, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of developing

Verb

The devices, essentially dimmable table lamps with a heat-emitting bulb positioned above a jar, melt scented wax from the top down.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
To deliver enough for even a small building, a functional brewery would need to be constructed – without emitting a bunch of carbon dioxide or risking your microbes.

— Mike McRae September 16, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026

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