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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
This causes the outer layers of the star to expand and cool, evolving into a red giant, while the interior of the core heats up, intensifying the rate of fusion within it.
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Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
Instead, as college hockey evolves, Motzko sees the Gophers program evolving with it, for the better.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
As the resale market matures and consolidates around fewer serious players, the customer base is evolving as well.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Much has changed in cardiac care over the last 20 years and more changes will undoubtedly follow, McCarthy said, citing the growth of artificial intelligence as an example of how the field is evolving.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Ring, the doorbell camera company owned by Amazon, has built an evolving system that lets police see posts in its Neighbors app and request user video footage.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Some may be surprised to learn that the Seabourn of today is evolving its all-inclusive luxury offerings to appeal to younger passengers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The researchers envision this fungal innovation evolving beyond basic insulation into a versatile staple of modern construction.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
Instead, as college hockey evolves, Motzko sees the Gophers program evolving with it, for the better.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
As the resale market matures and consolidates around fewer serious players, the customer base is evolving as well.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Much has changed in cardiac care over the last 20 years and more changes will undoubtedly follow, McCarthy said, citing the growth of artificial intelligence as an example of how the field is evolving.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Ring, the doorbell camera company owned by Amazon, has built an evolving system that lets police see posts in its Neighbors app and request user video footage.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Some may be surprised to learn that the Seabourn of today is evolving its all-inclusive luxury offerings to appeal to younger passengers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The researchers envision this fungal innovation evolving beyond basic insulation into a versatile staple of modern construction.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolving
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Soon after, in Frisco, a booming D-FW city with a large South Asian population, the unfolding H-1B changes also spurred a broader, contentious debate about diversity, population growth and patriotism, The News reported.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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But the changes are also unfolding against a backdrop of mass layoffs from both firms, and across the broader economy.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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An ice dam occurs when the snow piled on your roof begins to melt from the sun or the heat radiating from your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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The classic, expensive-looking accessory instantly dresses up any outfit, with the intricate design radiating luxury and elegance.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
17 Jan. 2026
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Molinar presented mid-year MAP data on Tuesday night at the school board meeting, showing how students in kindergarten through eighth grade are progressing compared to their national peers.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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Boswell has returned to practice, but Illinois needs to evaluate how his hand is progressing this week.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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But if work, school, doctor's appointments, or other responsibilities prevent one from casting a ballot that day, early voting is an alternative.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Only then did the chemistry of the casting start to surface as the four Monkees came together on the set.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Recent grocery store closures have rocked the north side of Milwaukee, where growing food deserts – areas where quality food is difficult to find – have left entire neighborhoods without ready access to food.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The system is built for logistics and warehousing operations where frozen goods face strict shelf-life limits, FIFO requirements, and growing SKU complexity.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Wild animals had gnawed through the pressurized canisters, releasing the chemicals inside.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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More than a week after Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing from her Arizona home in a possible kidnapping, law enforcement brought a man in for questioning before releasing him.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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In the future, it could be used for developing high-performance, sustainable materials for everything from aerospace engineering to advanced protective gear.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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This is a developing story and has been updated.—
Anna Chernova,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Elastocaloric systems have attracted attention in recent years because their cooling doesn’t rely on greenhouse gas-emitting refrigerants.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Feb. 2026
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Alongside 66 potential member galaxies, X-ray emitting gas was spotted by NASA’s Chandra.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Evolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolving. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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