1
as in to unfold
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 to radiate
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 evolve
Like many cities across the country, downtown Baltimore is evolving.
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Shelonda Stokes, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2025
Begun as a lecture for visitors, the film evolved into a slideshow and now to a film presented in a small theater at Shields Date Garden.
—Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Go deeper: The Trump 2.0 resistance: Alive, but evolved
Protests force rescheduling of Saturday White House tours
Editor's note: This story was updated with the latest number of RSVPs and news about the White House garden tours.
—April Rubin, Axios, 5 Apr. 2025
That said, a couple key differences in the eras:
Goalies' gear covers more of the goal today
Only a few years separate Ovechkin and Gretzky, but like any other sport, hockey equipment evolved during these four-plus decades.
—Jim Sergent, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
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Shelonda Stokes, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2025
Begun as a lecture for visitors, the film evolved into a slideshow and now to a film presented in a small theater at Shields Date Garden.
—Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Go deeper: The Trump 2.0 resistance: Alive, but evolved
Protests force rescheduling of Saturday White House tours
Editor's note: This story was updated with the latest number of RSVPs and news about the White House garden tours.
—April Rubin, Axios, 5 Apr. 2025
That said, a couple key differences in the eras:
Goalies' gear covers more of the goal today
Only a few years separate Ovechkin and Gretzky, but like any other sport, hockey equipment evolved during these four-plus decades.
—Jim Sergent, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolve
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Deep in the heart of Southeast Asia’s tropical rainforests, a marvel of nature unfolds daily — a story of explosive heroism that redefines sacrifice.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The floors slide out from the center section and the walls, prebuilt and attached, unfold and lock into place with the windows already built in.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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At over six feet long, it’s got a serious presence—perfect for anchoring a living room or quietly radiating main character energy under a gallery wall.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2025
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As domestic stability gets wobbly in Turkey the destabilizing effect will radiate out to the neighboring countries, to the region and beyond.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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As this reality sets in, there is a growing opening for fintech startups to bridge the gap.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Polls released over the past several days have shown growing voter opposition to Trump’s move to impose steep tariffs on the rest of the world.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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The eight-episode project also has been quietly casting, with relative newcomer Summer H. Howell (Hunter Hunter) in negotiations for the title character, Carrie White, and Siena Agudong (Resident Evil) set as her nemesis, Sue Snell.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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In Grand Junction, the new regime cast a fresh eye on the rare fish.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Traditional wells take longer to develop but can produce oil for decades.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Botanical Colors was founded in 2010 by Kathy Hattori, an authority on natural dyes who has developed several commercial processes using natural dye extracts in the industrial textile environment.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Apr. 2025
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McFarland previously pleaded guilty to fraud charges related to the disastrous first Fyre Festival and was released from prison in 2022 after serving less than four years.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
4 Apr. 2025
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Despite reuniting for live performances in recent years, Rage Against the Machine hasn’t released any original studio material since 2000’s Renegades.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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This approval is a significant step forward and should open the doorway to a therapy that has clear clinical advantages for the patient with mCRPC who has progressed on one ARPI and has not received chemotherapy.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Engaging stakeholders transparently about DEI strategies and progress fosters trust and demonstrates a genuine commitment to inclusivity.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Researchers are still trying to investigate why exactly the rig shark emits these sounds.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
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These very bright devices can emit upwards of 10,000 lux, designed to mimic a sunny day and help with symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Evolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolve. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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