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
As a consequence, the plantain hoe was a dynamic good, evolving readily over time.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 15 Feb. 2025
His entrepreneurial spirit also led him to invent the reversible nylon warm-up suit, which evolved into a successful sportswear manufacturing company.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
His exchanges with Dorrigo suggest a relationship that will evolve in future episodes.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Aga Khan's Legacy The Aga Khan was not only a religious figure but also evolved into a business magnate and philanthropist over the decades.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 15 Feb. 2025
His entrepreneurial spirit also led him to invent the reversible nylon warm-up suit, which evolved into a successful sportswear manufacturing company.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
His exchanges with Dorrigo suggest a relationship that will evolve in future episodes.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Aga Khan's Legacy The Aga Khan was not only a religious figure but also evolved into a business magnate and philanthropist over the decades.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolve
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At least four cameras are quietly watching, covert witnesses to the brutal assault that’s unfolding.—
Thomas C. Zambito,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Denver city officials hope the nearly 10-mile project, which will unfold mostly along East Colfax Avenue, will improve the city’s transit options for residents, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and alleviate a congested corridor.—
Elliott Wenzler,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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As Desiree, Cox radiates charisma, a quality that pairs perfectly with her dad Wallace, a teddy bear who fumbles with the right pronouns but has swelling love and pride for his daughter.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Elbow pain: With lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), pain and burning center on the elbow joint and can radiate to the forearm.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
13 Feb. 2025
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Betting on the Future As more businesses recognize the strategic value of premium domains, demand may continue to grow, potentially influencing pricing trends.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Her parents, who had grown accustomed to hearing from Lam every day by phone, did not hear from her on the 31st and quickly grew concerned.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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After nabbing a stand-up role and guest spot on The Cosby Show, he was cast as Coach Walter Oakes on A Different World, per Vanity Fair.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Music fans cast their votes in a poll published on Friday (Feb. 21) by Billboard, choosing the collaborative track as their favorite new release of the past week.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
23 Feb. 2025
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In 2024, Jiangsu province encouraged enterprises to collaborate with universities such as Nanjing University and Nanjing University of Science and Technology, using big data and AI models to develop general AI solutions for industrial applications.—
Li Jun,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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The pact brings Seven Bucks fully under the Walt Disney Co. umbrella after the label last June signed a first-look deal with the Disney movie studio to develop films for theatrical and streaming.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2025
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More than two-thirds of retirees with debt carry balances on their credit cards, according to the 2024 Spending in Retirement survey, released in November by the nonprofit Employee Benefit Research Institute, or EBRI.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Tesla's fourth-quarter results, released in late January, came in below analysts' estimates.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Alex could remain in the intensive care unit or hospital as her disease progresses.—
Elizabeth Broden,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2025
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Cubs right-hander Javier Assad and infielder Matt Shaw progressing from oblique injuries Javier Assad isn’t quite sure how the injury occurred.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Also, the Cane Toad emits a toxin that irritates skin and eyes.—
Alan Clemons,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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While scanning the ground near a small tree, the metal detector emitted a distinctive sound.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Evolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolve. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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