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
PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Enid is too evolved to hold Sofia accountable for Bruno’s fuckery.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
An evolved form of power dressing, the aesthetic combines sultry pencil skirts, smoky eyes, kitten heels, and a dash of early-2000s glam.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Unlike viruses that infect us from the outside, LINE-1 has co-evolved within us for millions of years, passing from parent to child, generation to generation.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
The playoff selection committee, beginning this season, will weight strength of schedule metrics in an evolved way that should tend to more greatly benefit SEC teams.
—Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2025
But while this can give rise to an evolved workforce that is able to deliver better outputs faster, earning human workforce trust will be essential.
—Abdi Goodarzi, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
This definitely feels still like me, but such an evolved version.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
Through his first six months in New England, Stretch has been described as an evolved version of Ernie Adams, the one-time consigliere to Bill Belichick.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
These genomic elements evolved rapidly in Homo sapiens despite remaining relatively stable throughout the rest of mammalian history.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
As her career has evolved, Montagne has learned to embrace vulnerability and be open about all aspects of her life.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
The plea for patience has done little to comfort Americans, as economic issues that had been a strength for Trump for a decade have evolved into a persistent weakness.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
The idea evolved to a holiday later in the year that also included camping and fishing equipment.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
How the eukaryotic cell evolved has been hard to trace; there are no living intermediate states between prokaryote and eukaryote that could reveal its evolutionary trajectory.
—Veronique Greenwood, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Backstage, Cumming talked about how much further technology had evolved.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Since its debut, the Phalanx has evolved through several major upgrades.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Auto Best Take is an evolved version of Best Take.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Enid is too evolved to hold Sofia accountable for Bruno’s fuckery.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
An evolved form of power dressing, the aesthetic combines sultry pencil skirts, smoky eyes, kitten heels, and a dash of early-2000s glam.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Unlike viruses that infect us from the outside, LINE-1 has co-evolved within us for millions of years, passing from parent to child, generation to generation.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
The playoff selection committee, beginning this season, will weight strength of schedule metrics in an evolved way that should tend to more greatly benefit SEC teams.
—Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2025
But while this can give rise to an evolved workforce that is able to deliver better outputs faster, earning human workforce trust will be essential.
—Abdi Goodarzi, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
This definitely feels still like me, but such an evolved version.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
Through his first six months in New England, Stretch has been described as an evolved version of Ernie Adams, the one-time consigliere to Bill Belichick.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
Since then, their roadside stand has evolved into a destination with produce from local growers and a menu of comforting baked goods, lunches, and take-home meals.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
These genomic elements evolved rapidly in Homo sapiens despite remaining relatively stable throughout the rest of mammalian history.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
As her career has evolved, Montagne has learned to embrace vulnerability and be open about all aspects of her life.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
The plea for patience has done little to comfort Americans, as economic issues that had been a strength for Trump for a decade have evolved into a persistent weakness.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
The idea evolved to a holiday later in the year that also included camping and fishing equipment.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
How the eukaryotic cell evolved has been hard to trace; there are no living intermediate states between prokaryote and eukaryote that could reveal its evolutionary trajectory.
—Veronique Greenwood, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Backstage, Cumming talked about how much further technology had evolved.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Since its debut, the Phalanx has evolved through several major upgrades.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolved
Adjective
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The college attributed increasing nonparticipating student counts to improved methods of tracking student participation.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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The improved resolution of APS allows scientists to track electrons, ions, and atomic-level changes inside batteries.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What unfolded in one executive committee meeting illustrates how AI can awaken the imagination, shift entrenched mindsets, and unlock new avenues for growth—even in seasoned executives.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The rarity unfolded five innings after a fellow member of the Padres’ pitching staff found himself on the wrong side of a more ignominious chain of events.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Everyone on stage radiated good vibes and, in the case of Ja Rule and Nelly, performed their hits one after the other, giving it the feel of a particularly jumping DJ set.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
31 Aug. 2025
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Her charisma radiated throughout the night, keeping the audience engaged not just with her music but with her magnetic personality.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While far from a cure, the study points to a new path that combines advanced manufacturing, stem cell science, and regenerative medicine.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Dreamliner is 25% more fuel-efficient than older models due to lighter construction and advanced engines.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That changed as the game progressed and Sands kept gaining big chunks of yardage on a cold day in Lawrence.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, the cancer had not yet progressed past her pelvis into her more distant lymph nodes or organs elsewhere.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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D4vd, who first went viral on TikTok, released his debut album in April.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jenkins, a former Brevard County school board member and speech pathologist, released a launch video casting herself as a fighter for working families, drawing on her own experience working multiple jobs to make ends meet.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The test came a week after Kim visited the research institute that developed the engine, which North Korea said will be used for future intercontinental ballistic missiles, including a system called Hwasong-20.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The failure to file or report properly on one’s tax returns may have traditionally been seen as a civil or administrative matter but has now developed further carrying potential consequences for one’s citizenship status.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The width of certain spectral lines—fingerprints of the light emitted during flares—has long been wider than expected based on standard temperature assumptions.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Tuesday’s auroral activity follows a period of strong to severe geomagnetic storms Monday night and early Tuesday, after the effects from a coronal mass ejection—emitted from the sun’s surface over the weekend—reached the Earth’s atmosphere.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Evolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolved. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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