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
Owen D. Jones, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Thus, the aye-aye evolved to fill that vacancy.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
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
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
What began as a small colonial-era brewing operation has since evolved through mergers, expansions, and seven generations of family legacy into a global beverage company.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 June 2026
At La Guardia, a hotel that has evolved alongside the island’s economy, the past and present meeting in subtle tension.
—Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Today, the once-small gas station has evolved into a restaurant that draws customers from throughout the region.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Before long, what began as a fun side project had evolved into a massive undertaking.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Boys volleyball has evolved into such a power game that service errors are often seen as palatable as long as a team offsets the errors with a decent amount of aces.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
The exhibit gives visitors a behind-the-scenes look at how our monetary system evolved and works today, with nearly 400 rare coins and other artifacts.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Before nitrogenase evolved, living things were limited by the amount of nitrogen available to be incorporated into organic matter.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2026
Adjective
This is therefore part of a larger research stream that centers on the ways that some modern problems stem from a mismatch between our evolved brains and our modern human environments, which have changed dramatically in an eye-blink of evolutionary time.
—Owen D. Jones, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Thus, the aye-aye evolved to fill that vacancy.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
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
Verb
Over time, basketry evolved into a craft among their descendants—with designs used to carry items such as sewing tools, homemade bread, and flowers—for both practical and economic purposes.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
What began as a small colonial-era brewing operation has since evolved through mergers, expansions, and seven generations of family legacy into a global beverage company.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 June 2026
At La Guardia, a hotel that has evolved alongside the island’s economy, the past and present meeting in subtle tension.
—Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Today, the once-small gas station has evolved into a restaurant that draws customers from throughout the region.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Before long, what began as a fun side project had evolved into a massive undertaking.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Boys volleyball has evolved into such a power game that service errors are often seen as palatable as long as a team offsets the errors with a decent amount of aces.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
The exhibit gives visitors a behind-the-scenes look at how our monetary system evolved and works today, with nearly 400 rare coins and other artifacts.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Before nitrogenase evolved, living things were limited by the amount of nitrogen available to be incorporated into organic matter.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolved
Adjective
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The design offers greater operational flexibility and improved efficiency across different mission profiles.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Of course, the heart of the Eagles’ offense must come through superstar running back Saquon Barkley and the ground game, along with improved line play, so that figures to be a more pressing matter while Philly experiments with the new personnel at receiver.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Simultaneously, a second scene unfolded at North Avenue Beach, where another large crowd snarled traffic on the road.—
Desmon Yancy,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Last night, those journalists showed exactly the kind of calm and courage that work demands, jumping into reporting immediately after the incident unfolded.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Though the speeches didn’t seem to matter, the fans, known as ARMY, radiated palpable excitement in the stadium.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Katie Couric, 69, radiated in a strapless black gown with a voluminous trailing train.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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Venice senior Lawrence Kensinger, who set the City Section shot put record with a state-leading throw of 65 feet 11 inches last week, had the third-best mark at prelims (59-6¾) and easily advanced to the finals.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Several of the advanced weapons systems the battleships are intended to field remain in development; the Navy hasn’t yet shown they can be integrated successfully onto a ship.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The 20-year-old progressed during the offseason, Murton said, making adjustments and finding new ways to improve.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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So far, Kikuchi has only progressed to running and weightlifting in his rehab.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The victims were identified as Robert Shine, 69; John Carse, 69; and a 79-year-old man whose name was not released pending notification of family.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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Around 50 workers have been killed by Israeli fire, and more than 38,000 have been arrested, though many were later released, the official Palestinian WAFA news agency reported Sunday, citing the General Federation of Palestinian Trade Unions.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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For the pillow particular, there’s a menu that includes buckwheat, down, foam, maternity—even a NASA pillow developed for astronauts suffering from neck or back pain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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According to research developed by the Council for Community & Economic Research (C2ER), all 10 cities saw a larger cost of living increase between 2020 and 2025 compared to Los Angeles, with some cities experiencing twice as much of an increase.—
Lindsay Kornick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Following an on-site inspection in November 2020, the South Coast AQMD cited GKN Aerospace in 2021 for failing to maintain required emission records for volatile organic compounds, which are gases emitted from paints, coatings and solvents.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Their goal was to force Chevron to pay its fair share in taxes and compensate those who may have been harmed by pollution emitted by the refinery, the groups said at the time.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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