as in improved
being far along in development
whether this is an evolved technology or one still in its infancy is a matter of debate
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as in unfolded
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 radiated
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 evolved
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Released 18 years after 28 Weeks Later (2007), the third installment in the postapocalyptic horror series is set on one of the British Isles, where a community has flourished, isolated from the more evolved versions of the infected that still terrorize the region.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
In the last century, scientists have found bountiful evidence of complexity and engineering in living systems that seems highly unlikely to have emerged from a world of evolved necessity.
—Andrew McDiarmid, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
In all cases there is a responsibility to accept a certain degree of uncertainty, evolved thinking, and risk.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
In that respect, RuPaul’s Drag Race was always more evolved than Queer Eye in its very premise, which encourages its contestants to look and act as wild as their imagination will let them.
—Rich Juzwiak, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
Astronomers have observed a strange but powerful supernova explosion that not only marked the death of a massive, highly evolved star, but also may have heralded the birth of a pair of binary black holes.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Jan. 2026
This is seen most clearly in monitor lizards, particularly in Australia, where several lineages appear to have re-evolved osteoderms during the Miocene.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
The Kirin 9030 processor — part of Huawei’s latest flagship Mate 80 Pro Max smartphone — was produced using an evolved version of SMIC’s technology, research firm TechInsights has found.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
As the tradition spread, the offerings evolved from eggs to candy.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
By understanding how the price has evolved, beginners and those already with silver holdings can better decide on their next moves, or if they'd be better served pausing.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Bocce — an ancient Roman sport that evolved into a popular Italian lawn-bowling game — has rolled into breweries and bars, too.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
However, in season two, Moore’s character evolved from a mostly background figure into a central power player, stepping in to lead her late husband’s oil empire after Monty dies suddenly at the end of the first season.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Of course, festival style has also evolved.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Country music has long evolved by absorbing new influences.
—Amelia Edelman, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Laughter evolved as a form of play in mammals.
—Robert Lynch, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Are human beings really that much more evolved than our Cretaceous counterparts?
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Released 18 years after 28 Weeks Later (2007), the third installment in the postapocalyptic horror series is set on one of the British Isles, where a community has flourished, isolated from the more evolved versions of the infected that still terrorize the region.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
In the last century, scientists have found bountiful evidence of complexity and engineering in living systems that seems highly unlikely to have emerged from a world of evolved necessity.
—Andrew McDiarmid, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
In all cases there is a responsibility to accept a certain degree of uncertainty, evolved thinking, and risk.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
In that respect, RuPaul’s Drag Race was always more evolved than Queer Eye in its very premise, which encourages its contestants to look and act as wild as their imagination will let them.
—Rich Juzwiak, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
Astronomers have observed a strange but powerful supernova explosion that not only marked the death of a massive, highly evolved star, but also may have heralded the birth of a pair of binary black holes.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Jan. 2026
This is seen most clearly in monitor lizards, particularly in Australia, where several lineages appear to have re-evolved osteoderms during the Miocene.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
The Kirin 9030 processor — part of Huawei’s latest flagship Mate 80 Pro Max smartphone — was produced using an evolved version of SMIC’s technology, research firm TechInsights has found.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
As with toppers, the mattress industry has significantly evolved from the days of wooden bases.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
As the tradition spread, the offerings evolved from eggs to candy.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
By understanding how the price has evolved, beginners and those already with silver holdings can better decide on their next moves, or if they'd be better served pausing.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Bocce — an ancient Roman sport that evolved into a popular Italian lawn-bowling game — has rolled into breweries and bars, too.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
However, in season two, Moore’s character evolved from a mostly background figure into a central power player, stepping in to lead her late husband’s oil empire after Monty dies suddenly at the end of the first season.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Of course, festival style has also evolved.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Country music has long evolved by absorbing new influences.
—Amelia Edelman, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Laughter evolved as a form of play in mammals.
—Robert Lynch, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolved
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images In 2024 and 2025, several companies and research groups demonstrated improved quantum error correction, a key requirement for building reliable machines.—
Dylan Butts,Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Dave Canales enters his third season as the Carolina Panthers’ head coach with an improved defensive depth chart.—
Mike Kaye
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Once unfolded, water — potentially mixed with local dirt — would be flushed through the compartments.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Here’s how his identification unfolded.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the Project Hail Mary universe, all life in our solar system’s sector of the Milky Way comes from an ancient ancestor of Astrophage that long ago radiated out from Tau Ceti, Weir says.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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Those words — simple, dignified, and private — feel fitting for a man whose on-screen persona radiated quiet strength and unwavering principle.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling The Aurora Luxe Cooling mattress from Brooklyn Bedding excels at temperature regulation courtesy of its advanced cooling technologies and breathable hybrid construction.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office credited the breakthroughs to forensic genealogy, a process that combines advanced DNA sequencing with traditional genealogical research to locate living relatives.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jerkins’ family operation included his cousin, Robert Smith, known as Big Bert, with whom Brandy began a clandestine relationship as the recording progressed.—
Jackson Howard,
Pitchfork,
29 Mar. 2026
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By now, the space was packed, and conversation progressed at shouting volumes.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Estimates broken down by city are expected to be released in May.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Details on what led to the crash or the extent of Schwabe’s injuries have not been released.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Others said the absence of structured computer classes has left students without a foundation that earlier generations developed through formal instruction.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The upgraded Type-12 land-to-ship missiles, developed and produced by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, became operational at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto prefecture.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Across the nation, the level of light emitted at night has dropped by as much as 50 percent in some cities, according to Bloomberg, as fuel shortages force widespread power cuts.—
Thomas E. Franklin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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That's nearing the roughly 880 million tons emitted by the entire global aviation industry, an estimate from industry group Air Transport Action Group.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Evolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolved. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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