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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
The trial centers on the 2015 birth of the ChatGPT maker as a nonprofit startup primarily funded by Musk before evolving into a capitalistic venture now valued at $852 billion.
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Barbara Ortutay, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The production, directed with the brooding fluidity that is David Cromer’s calling card, is most alive in the evolving dynamic between Nick and Jacki, whose romance happens by degrees then all at once before reality intervenes and the criminal justice bureaucracy grinds to a halt.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
This development is the latest chapter in Swift's evolving relationship with Spotify and the broader music industry.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Global Standard’s work is ever evolving.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
The end-goal is to deliver music recommendations to listeners as effectively and inorganically as possible, much like Spotify’s ever-evolving, hard-to-chase Discovery model.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
The constantly evolving display of colors and textures adds life to your landscape while supporting biodiversity.
—Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
Tan said banks are now operating in an environment where cyber risks are constant and evolving, requiring a mindset of perpetual vigilance.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
This means fashion brands wanting to remain relevant must tap into the evolving desires, behaviors and concerns of a consumer who’s also navigating the AI shift themselves.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Barbara Ortutay, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The production, directed with the brooding fluidity that is David Cromer’s calling card, is most alive in the evolving dynamic between Nick and Jacki, whose romance happens by degrees then all at once before reality intervenes and the criminal justice bureaucracy grinds to a halt.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
This development is the latest chapter in Swift's evolving relationship with Spotify and the broader music industry.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Global Standard’s work is ever evolving.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
The end-goal is to deliver music recommendations to listeners as effectively and inorganically as possible, much like Spotify’s ever-evolving, hard-to-chase Discovery model.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
The constantly evolving display of colors and textures adds life to your landscape while supporting biodiversity.
—Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
Tan said banks are now operating in an environment where cyber risks are constant and evolving, requiring a mindset of perpetual vigilance.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
This means fashion brands wanting to remain relevant must tap into the evolving desires, behaviors and concerns of a consumer who’s also navigating the AI shift themselves.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolving
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Images of the unfolding environmental disaster have also underscored what some have seen as a slow response by authorities.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Corporate interests hurt land-lease residents As Central Florida’s housing crisis deepens, a quieter emergency is unfolding in land-lease communities all across the Orlando area.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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On the ceiling, where the nave and transept intersect, there will be a depiction of the Holy Spirit as a dove with radiating light and flames.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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What emotion is radiating from the walls?—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Productivity actions are progressing well and mgmt.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Collier, who had surgery on her left ankle on March 24, is progressing through rehab as expected, the Lynx announced Monday.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2026
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Other states have to confront the unprecedented possibility of revising maps even as voters are casting ballots or the legal process of declaring intent to run for office has concluded.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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PooCrave rose in the wake of PopCrave, a Twitter account that is practically legacy media at this point, which aggregates news and celebrity birthdays and casting announcements (not to be confused with PopBase … which is similar and different).—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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By mapping the chemical signatures of different growing regions, Supima can provide forensic proof that a product is exactly what the label claims.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The pageantry began Monday amid heightened security concerns and a growing rift over the Iran war.—
Michael Birnbaum,
Washington Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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After releasing albums across genres, both country and dance music, there has been growing speculation that the last project in the trilogy could be a rock album.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately, Dyson has saved the day, releasing a travel version of its popular Supersonic hair dryer.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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This approach means partnering with local educational institutions, developing a robust curriculum and providing clear growth paths from day one.—
Mike Kelleher,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Her company is developing a slate of five to seven projects per year across both short and feature formats.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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At Marathon Man’s mega-mansion, the speedster is hosting a poker game with Malchemical (Collins), whose Supe power is emitting a toxic gas.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Record-breaking drought in the Southeast continues to fuel flames in both states, and the fires are emitting enough smoke to keep air quality conditions poor across the area.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Evolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolving. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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