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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
How have your partnerships — romantic, professional, or otherwise — been evolving?
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Colin Bedell, Them, 14 Mar. 2025
However, these incidents underscore the importance of regularly updating your devices to stay protected against evolving threats.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
This trend isn't surprising when considering the evolving profile of entrepreneurs experiencing liquidity events.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Esports has left its origins as a hobby, evolving into a global movement that bridges entertainment, technology and competition.
—Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
For Cornejo, starting over on a new label has given him a chance to aim higher and keep evolving as an artist.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Why Reverse Mentorship Matters in 2025 The workplace is evolving faster than ever.
—Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Welcome to the Bahamas, where visitors are not only mesmerized by the waving palms, soft white sand, and electric blue waters but by an evolving culinary scene that has quickly become yet another reason to book a flight.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Her ever-evolving beauty looks didn’t stop there.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 2 Mar. 2025
Colin Bedell, Them, 14 Mar. 2025
However, these incidents underscore the importance of regularly updating your devices to stay protected against evolving threats.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
This trend isn't surprising when considering the evolving profile of entrepreneurs experiencing liquidity events.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Esports has left its origins as a hobby, evolving into a global movement that bridges entertainment, technology and competition.
—Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
For Cornejo, starting over on a new label has given him a chance to aim higher and keep evolving as an artist.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Why Reverse Mentorship Matters in 2025 The workplace is evolving faster than ever.
—Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Welcome to the Bahamas, where visitors are not only mesmerized by the waving palms, soft white sand, and electric blue waters but by an evolving culinary scene that has quickly become yet another reason to book a flight.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Her ever-evolving beauty looks didn’t stop there.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 2 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolving
Verb
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In the story, a girl named Rose is beaten semi-regularly, the punishment unfolding as a kind of ritualized performance with distinct stages.—
Rachel Aviv,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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In the end, the drama unfolding on the news is the one that sticks.—
Inkoo Kang,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Those affected may have chronic low back pain, stiffness, and radiating pain into the buttocks or legs, aggravated by activities that involve bending or lifting.—
Sarah Jividen,
Health,
20 Dec. 2024
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Beyond the dust of Liverpool’s dock road and the huge lorries rolling in and out of the city’s port, the glass panels of Everton’s new home at the Bramley-Moore Dock sparkle impressively, radiating ambition.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But ather than casting someone else to play her child self, the film shows the adult Josephine dancing in the living room, in a mode that recalls Michel Gondry’s work in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.—
James Factora,
Them.,
31 Mar. 2025
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But something began to go wrong with some of these LED arrays beginning around 2021, when the first reports appeared of previously white streetlights suddenly casting first lavender, then violet and finally plum-colored light.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There’s nothing quite as rewarding in gardening as growing a plant from seed.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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Half of your time removing the snow can be spent fighting with the exponentially growing clump of snow on the shovel.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After releasing their independent debut record in 1987, Jane’s released their major label debut, Nothing’s Shocking, in 1988.—
Aaron Gilbreath,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024
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Morgan Wallen treated his fans to a New Year's Eve surprise by releasing a new song.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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To fund these upgrades, the city proposes developing thousands of market-rate apartments.—
Andrew Genn,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The charges stem from their role in developing Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer accused of helping launder funds tied to North Korean cybercrime.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Pictures and video included with that post showed the helicopter burning in a field, emitting dark black plumes of smoke.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Dec. 2024
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But this process comes with a hefty environmental cost, relying on fossil fuels and emitting greenhouse gases.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Evolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolving. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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