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 Now, for the first time in more than two decades, Old Edwards Reserve is evolving with the introduction of Laurel Village, a limited collection of 24 cottages positioned around an 18,000-square-foot private putting course. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026 Distributed by Megabox Central and adapted from the coming-of-age one-shot manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, the Venice competition title tracks the evolving artistic bond and tragedy shared by two small-town manga creators. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 In the initial stages, the alliance aims to support regional and international co-production and protect creators’ intellectual property, while evolving into a consensus body with a formal decision-making structure. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026 Labor market researchers say that against this backdrop, the profession is evolving rather than disappearing. — Corynn Winston, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026 Nearby, the Arts District and Fashion District with ever evolving galleries and independent boutiques showcasing the city's creative energy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026 The system has been evaluated through military exercises and training events and has supported operational use in Ukraine, providing BLADE with real-world insight into evolving unmanned ground requirements, according to a press release. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 From her base in Toronto, International Editor Sara Miller Llana has been closely following the evolving relationship between Canada and the United States. — Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026 Ancient pilgrimage practice Pilgrimages have always been an evolving practice, varying from place to place. — Shay Rabineau, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026

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Beneath the authoritarian entrenchment, another history has been unfolding.

— Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
The immigration debate is unfolding alongside a broader political contest over the direction of Doral’s government.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of unfolding

Verb

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

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Regional integration is progressing alongside physical infrastructure.

— Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Trade under its new terms is progressing, but governments still have a long way to go to implement it fully, including by harmonizing trade rules, tariffs, and customs procedures.

— Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of progressing

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Across the dozen tracks, Sivan leans heavily on ’90s touchstones, traipsing from glitch-hop to drum and bass, casting a wide net across sounds and scope.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Gilroy also talked about casting Pedro Pascal after Oscar Isaac’s schedule forced him to leave the role — and how Pascal learned the cello to play in camera for the scoring-session scenes.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of casting

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To estimates that roughly 30% of customers are non-Asian, many drawn by the growing popularity of Asian cuisine and the convenience of prepared sauces, seasonings and pantry staples that simplify home cooking.

— Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
The company says the combination has established a growing customer base among Ukrainian frontline units.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of growing

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But ahead of November's midterm election, Democrats in recent weeks have ramped up campaign ads hitting their GOP opponents for past opposition to releasing the Epstein files.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
The trigger for lithium-ion battery fires is a process called thermal runaway, a cascading sequence of heat-releasing reactions inside the battery cell.

— Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of releasing

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The atomic and process modeling done within developing LMR cells, said Theyyunni, required three times the compute capacity that modeling the combustion processes for a gasoline engine does.

— John Voelcker, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026
Peacock has been developing a reboot of another, Friday Night Lights.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of developing

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The grants would provide $100,000 to family farmers who turn their farm in two years from a CO2-emitting operation into a CO2-capturing operation.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Unlike a conventional light-emitting display, E Ink’s technology reflects ambient light.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

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