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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
By combining Tailan’s battery expertise with Changan’s automotive manufacturing capabilities, the partnership positions both sides at the forefront of the evolving energy storage markets.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
College football is evolving, and the occasional high-profile quarterback drama will neither accelerate the process nor stop it.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Curvy and Sculptural Furniture Vanessa Murray, founder of Narrative Oakland, says interiors are evolving from the rigid lines once favored to softer, more sculptural silhouettes.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
A lot of my job is capturing a feeling — the emotion of a character, evolving, changing, growing.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2026
Consider how quickly the landscape is evolving.
—Alexander Görlach, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Some competitions carry centuries of history; others reflect the evolving scale and spectacle of international sport.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
As the Secret Traitor, the latest twist in the series’ ever-evolving gameplay, Kelce wasn’t set up to succeed.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2026
Bowie continued to update his look to match his evolving musical aesthetic throughout the '90s.
—Alex Heigl, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolving
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At the same time that the murders are unfolding, a traumatic incident from Anna's past resurfaces as a possible motive.—
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The Spa Much of the 5,773-square-foot spa is outdoors, unfolding around tropical gardens inspired by the flora and fauna found in El Yunque National Forest.—
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Some designs add a pattern of reflective material to the outer shell to keep heat from radiating out into the cold air.—
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Doherty is radiating positive energy.—
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Redick said LeBron James, who didn’t travel with the team for the five-game trip, has done one-on-one work with coaches so far, and that the team is progressing from there in light of James being cleared for contact basketball activities.—
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But the turnaround under Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is still progressing nicely, driven by better execution on its 737 program.—
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Nearly 30 years after its release, Freaky Friday was remade by Mean Girls director Mark Waters, casting Lindsay Lohan in the role inspired by Foster's, and Jamie Lee Curtis in the role inspired by Harris' character.—
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Presented by the Global Chapter of CSA, this award recognizes individuals or organizations internationally who have made a positive impact to the casting profession through innovative and meaningful contributions within the global entertainment industry.—
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The companies say the design addresses a growing challenge in autonomous vehicle interiors, where traditional steering systems become unnecessary and restrict cabin space.—
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The vines climb to about 6 feet tall, growing vigorously even through summer heat.—
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The Minneapolis Federation of Educators said agents deployed tear gas and detained an educator before releasing them.—
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Camacho gamely snatched one from the water, showing me its extraordinary teeth before releasing it again.—
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Sensory design has played an enormous role in developing this new identity for the bathroom, and the 2026 NKBA Bath Trends Report shows that numerous sensory trends are expected to continue gaining mainstream traction.—
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While developing a proposal for Arrowhead, LeVota said, the county plans to reach out to business district leaders and business owners near the stadium, along with potential outside entities with development expertise.—
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With its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060, China is working diligently to move away from fossil fuels toward non-carbon-emitting energy sources.—
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Rather than emitting a cold, stark light, our ceiling fixture now projects a warm, soft glow.—
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“Evolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolving. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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