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as in unfolds
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 radiates
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 evolves
This keeps costs down and helps Sprout stay useful longer as technology evolves.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The experiment provides a good starting point to test current models of how organic matter evolves in space, Grewal added in an email.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Money market accounts come with variable interest rates that can shift as the broader economic picture evolves, so predicting exact earnings for the full year requires some assumptions.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The hotel will include a 215-seat signature Charlie Palmer restaurant and bar and a cafe that evolves into a cocktail and wine bar in the evenings.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Tomas delivers a quiet, nuanced performance that evolves as her character grows, and is key to one of the best scenes in the play, when Lucila invites Saquiel to Bemadette’s apartment when the writer is not home.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
So for the first time, researchers can follow how solar magnetism evolves beneath the surface.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
This novel is full of humor and heart, while exploring how love evolves with family and friendships over time.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Steve Young, while appearing with DeBartolo and other team icons at Tuesday’s premiere, envisions Shanahan as playing a pivotal role in the 49ers’ next stage, if his offense evolves faster than others.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The experiment provides a good starting point to test current models of how organic matter evolves in space, Grewal added in an email.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Money market accounts come with variable interest rates that can shift as the broader economic picture evolves, so predicting exact earnings for the full year requires some assumptions.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The hotel will include a 215-seat signature Charlie Palmer restaurant and bar and a cafe that evolves into a cocktail and wine bar in the evenings.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Tomas delivers a quiet, nuanced performance that evolves as her character grows, and is key to one of the best scenes in the play, when Lucila invites Saquiel to Bemadette’s apartment when the writer is not home.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
So for the first time, researchers can follow how solar magnetism evolves beneath the surface.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
This novel is full of humor and heart, while exploring how love evolves with family and friendships over time.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Steve Young, while appearing with DeBartolo and other team icons at Tuesday’s premiere, envisions Shanahan as playing a pivotal role in the 49ers’ next stage, if his offense evolves faster than others.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolves
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As the song unfolds, their voices begin to braid together like twin strands of ivy—a Scottish lilt and a Montana twang—creeping across a hard stone wall of fuzzy grunge guitars.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome unfolds in phases.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The lobby radiates the personality, warmth, and candor of a Swiss bank.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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There are no frills or fancy touches, but a sense of familiarity and open-mindedness radiates throughout.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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TxDOT will keep working on the new RM 2871 Longvue Avenue bridge and other improvements tied to the broader rebuild, which means more lane shifts and temporary closures are possible as the project progresses through 2026.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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As the week progresses, a front of Arctic air will trek through the Great Lakes region and into the Northeast and is set to bring snow squalls, high winds and freezing temperatures, forecasters said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Plus, the unknown impact AI will have on SaaS companies casts a brutal shadow over the sector, and the impact on Workday is significantly visible.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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And for reasons that are deliberately opaque, as Çatak casts the Turkish parliamentary state and its arbitrations in a decidedly Kafkaesque light.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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Years of building companies have shown him that the journey asks for time that feels scarce, financial commitment that tests confidence, and emotional resilience that grows through experience.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The region’s advantage lies in its dense connectivity as cloud and AI demand grows, Enterprise News reported.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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When wrap is finally called, Balfe releases the metaphorical pressure valve, letting the waterworks flow.—
Amy Wilkinson,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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When the agency releases hiring and unemployment numbers for January on Wednesday, they are expected to show that businesses, government agencies and nonprofits added about 80,000 jobs last month — modest but up from 50,000 in December.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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That’s a communication disorder that develops when kids don’t have consistent access to a language — whether ASL or English — as babies and toddlers.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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Health officials advised anyone who develops symptoms to stay home and call a medical provider before seeking care to avoid exposing others.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
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During their investigation, Corona Police discovered that the plane’s transponder — a device that, upon receiving a signal, emits a different signal in response — had been manipulated during the flight.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Both machines fire powerful lasers at molten tin droplets in a vacuum, which create plasma that emits EUV light.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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