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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
Behavior evolves slowly through repetition, so transformation must be continuous.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Trends change, culture evolves, but confidence and individuality never go out of style.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
The style is almost knockabout, with a color palette reminiscent of Coralie Fargeat, but quickly evolves into its own thing with the arrival of Taquin as Margot, a medical student at a nearby hospital.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 May 2026
As the village erupts into full-scale panic, the emergency evolves into a darker mystery, forcing the cop to confront a seemingly impossible reality.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Start with the method that feels most natural to you today, and adjust as your financial life evolves.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 11 May 2026
But the mandate of offices like that of the CAIO often varies across organizations, and typically evolves with time, according to Randy Bean, industry advisor and author of the 2026 AI & Data Leadership Executive Benchmark Survey.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 11 May 2026
The parental role evolves Graduation is a turning point for parents, too.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
In other words, depending on how the rate climate evolves, the CD may actually become more profitable in all three timelines.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Trends change, culture evolves, but confidence and individuality never go out of style.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
The style is almost knockabout, with a color palette reminiscent of Coralie Fargeat, but quickly evolves into its own thing with the arrival of Taquin as Margot, a medical student at a nearby hospital.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 May 2026
As the village erupts into full-scale panic, the emergency evolves into a darker mystery, forcing the cop to confront a seemingly impossible reality.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Start with the method that feels most natural to you today, and adjust as your financial life evolves.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 11 May 2026
But the mandate of offices like that of the CAIO often varies across organizations, and typically evolves with time, according to Randy Bean, industry advisor and author of the 2026 AI & Data Leadership Executive Benchmark Survey.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 11 May 2026
The parental role evolves Graduation is a turning point for parents, too.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
In other words, depending on how the rate climate evolves, the CD may actually become more profitable in all three timelines.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolves
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Like the movie, the series begins as a deeply human story grounded in relationships that gradually unfolds into a large-scale, epic adventure.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Not every summer movie needs to be a mystery that unfolds hallway after hallway, with a creature hiding around every corner ready to pop out.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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But while others are outraged on his behalf, and the audience continues to litigate the show’s end, Colbert remains positive and radiates gratitude.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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His palpable belief in fatherhood as a life’s work radiates off the screen.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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As the illness progresses, coughing and difficulty breathing can develop.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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As the condition progresses, leaves may turn yellow or translucent, develop spots that enlarge and burst, and eventually fall off when the plant is touched or moved, Abdi adds.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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The finding casts doubt on previous studies that used these tools without accounting for intelligence and suggests depression screening in doctor’s offices may be flawed.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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His new film casts Niels Schneider as a man nearing 40, who keeps his life and his pursuits as a photographer to himself.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Confidence grows when pleasure and practicality can share the room.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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As resale increasingly shifts online and retail grows more automated, Vintage Store Day is ultimately betting that shoppers still want discovery to feel personal, local and a bit unpredictable.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Organic waste releases carbon dioxide and accounts for as much as 17% of total methane emissions, according to the EPA.—
Elizabeth MacBride,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Russell said that funding will ramp up as county staff releases more funds from Measure W, a sales tax increase approved by voters in 2020 that has raised $800 million.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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After losing everything, Dean turns to coaching youth hockey and develops meaningful relationships with the kids.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Trust develops through a substantial body of online content, including articles, podcasts, videos, and books.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Nearly all industrial hydrogen is currently produced by stripping it from fossil fuels like coal and natural gas, a process that emits devastating amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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The balloon emits electrical shocks that help break up the calcium and allow the stent to open wider.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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“Evolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolves. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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