as in improved
being far along in development
whether this is an evolved technology or one still in its infancy is a matter of debate
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as in unfolded
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 radiated
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 evolved
Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
Several prominent names in the sport have been vocal in recent years about the need for an evolved calendar, one that reflects a competitive yet health-conscious approach.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Many of the original stars will return, stepping back into their iconic roles in the glamorous — but evolved — high-fashion journalism industry years later.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Are human beings really that much more evolved than our Cretaceous counterparts?
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Released 18 years after 28 Weeks Later (2007), the third installment in the postapocalyptic horror series is set on one of the British Isles, where a community has flourished, isolated from the more evolved versions of the infected that still terrorize the region.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
In the last century, scientists have found bountiful evidence of complexity and engineering in living systems that seems highly unlikely to have emerged from a world of evolved necessity.
—Andrew McDiarmid, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
In all cases there is a responsibility to accept a certain degree of uncertainty, evolved thinking, and risk.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
In that respect, RuPaul’s Drag Race was always more evolved than Queer Eye in its very premise, which encourages its contestants to look and act as wild as their imagination will let them.
—Rich Juzwiak, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The program has evolved, placing food at the heart of the experience with the new Culinary Voyage.
—Karen Gardiner, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
The menu has evolved over time, but the restaurant has made a point of preserving its old-time charm.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Mahesh’s discography has evolved as a series of experiments, building out her sound from new angles without quite consolidating her full range.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2026
Invertebrates, on the other hand, were seen as prey that evolved protective structures such as hard shells in response to predation.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
During that time, as a group, their sound has evolved.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
What started as an exchange of texts over WhatsApp evolved into an ambitious business plan to build lodges that would give back to both people and wildlife.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Since then, the system has evolved through additional zoning and permit adjustments.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Indigo Girls fans already have an evolved perspective on aging and a deeper understanding of how badass vulnerability really is.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
Several prominent names in the sport have been vocal in recent years about the need for an evolved calendar, one that reflects a competitive yet health-conscious approach.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Many of the original stars will return, stepping back into their iconic roles in the glamorous — but evolved — high-fashion journalism industry years later.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Are human beings really that much more evolved than our Cretaceous counterparts?
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Released 18 years after 28 Weeks Later (2007), the third installment in the postapocalyptic horror series is set on one of the British Isles, where a community has flourished, isolated from the more evolved versions of the infected that still terrorize the region.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
In the last century, scientists have found bountiful evidence of complexity and engineering in living systems that seems highly unlikely to have emerged from a world of evolved necessity.
—Andrew McDiarmid, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
In all cases there is a responsibility to accept a certain degree of uncertainty, evolved thinking, and risk.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
In that respect, RuPaul’s Drag Race was always more evolved than Queer Eye in its very premise, which encourages its contestants to look and act as wild as their imagination will let them.
—Rich Juzwiak, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Wine Kitchen, originally conceived as a wine store, has evolved into a full-service, seasonal restaurant with wine as the focus and one of the most popular restaurants in Leesburg, Virginia.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The program has evolved, placing food at the heart of the experience with the new Culinary Voyage.
—Karen Gardiner, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
The menu has evolved over time, but the restaurant has made a point of preserving its old-time charm.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Mahesh’s discography has evolved as a series of experiments, building out her sound from new angles without quite consolidating her full range.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2026
Invertebrates, on the other hand, were seen as prey that evolved protective structures such as hard shells in response to predation.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
During that time, as a group, their sound has evolved.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
What started as an exchange of texts over WhatsApp evolved into an ambitious business plan to build lodges that would give back to both people and wildlife.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Since then, the system has evolved through additional zoning and permit adjustments.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolved
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In 2025, researchers at KRISS ran an improved version of the same experiment using Kim’s diamond system and managed to re-create the strange structure.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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That’s not to say that footwear technology is the sole reason for the improved performance.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
27 Apr. 2026
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As the competition unfolded, about half a dozen TV production staffers crammed into a small room watched from computer screens and two oversized monitors showing 14 different camera angles.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Police also said the incident unfolded between Bryant and Corrigan.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bell, whose screen roles have long radiated decency and sensitivity, channels that guilelessness once more, only to expose it as yet another façade that helps Niall to conceal his darker impulses.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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This X-ray glow is radiated when the heavy ions of the solar wind, like carbon and oxygen, grab an electron from neutral atoms in either our outer atmosphere or the heliosphere.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In early April, CDC scientists published the first large batch of data from advanced genetic sequencing of roughly 1,000 measles viruses that were circulating in the US last year.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The projects cover diverse artistic traditions and conservation needs, ranging from fragile works on paper to grand paintings and objects requiring advanced preservation techniques.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That progressed slowly to sending each other nudes.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Morgan Rogers fired wide from the ensuing chance, yet the sweeping move — teasing passes before going through the gears as play progressed upfield — was what Villa often desire, but can sometime lack.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That would mark the first withdrawal under this tool since February 2025, according to Bloomberg calculations based on the operation plan released late on Friday.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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His name and the name of the suspect in the shooting have not yet been released by police.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The county soon developed an interest in the land occupied by the golf course.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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By the end of the course, the fellows had developed curricula that promote essential skills in early education, including inquiry, analysis and critical thinking, according to project director Meghan Green, an assistant professor in Erikson’s teacher education program.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ann Ollila of Los Alamos National Laboratory, who led the research, said the grains emitted a bright glow when analyzed.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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This type of pollution forms when sunlight interacts with compounds emitted from cars, industry and chemicals, creating harmful ground-level ozone in the air.—
Dr. Grace Hagan,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Evolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolved. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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