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verb

past tense of evolve

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of evolved
Adjective
Chandra spotted 84 suspicious object emitting very low-energy X-rays in six galaxies – four evolved ellipticals and two spirals, namely our near-neighbor the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) and the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101). — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Dylan gives a subtle warning for Alex to stay away from Kylie, but Alex was still close to confessing his evolved feelings for her. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026 Chef Cristian Medrano’s menu exudes confidence in the form of evolved flavors with every dish. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 This evolved mission mandates more than technology alone. — Kevin Cohee, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 The leader and protector of his kingdom, his character embodies this Fire sign in its most evolved form. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 This evolved role is the Meridian Manager. — Brett Hurt, Fortune, 23 June 2026 Future observations of evolved stars such as L2 Puppis and improved models of stellar tides could help narrow the uncertainty. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026 And yet such naked projection felt somehow hopeful, as though simply being able to conceive of such evolved avatars of masculinity might help power them into existence. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Verb
Fortunately for Anderson and countless others, the landscape around hepatitis C quickly evolved. — Philip A. Chan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026 During the 20th century the trench coat and Burberry check evolved from functional design elements into enduring fashion symbols. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026 While the sophistication of Plath’s message evolved over the course of her life, the message itself really didn’t. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026 The ways Anthropic mirrors the Google of the past show how Silicon Valley and society have evolved. — Adam Lashinsky, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026 What began as a Parisian student protest pressuring the government to address teacher shortages, lengthy timetables and derelict schools has evolved into a nationwide movement that has garnered support from people of various ages. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 Nixon and Key Biscayne During Richard Nixon’s presidency, South Florida’s role evolved. — Luisa Yanez october 7, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 While speaking to Vanity Fair about his role in the latest Colleen Hoover adaptation, Verity, Hartnett says his relationship to press coverage has evolved. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Oct. 2026 The designer’s team wore GoPros as the garments evolved into their final form. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolved
Adjective
  • These economies of scale have reduced waste and improved margins.
    — Todd J. Stein, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Megelin Red Light Heating Glove Red light therapy, in context of the hands, has been linked to decreases in joint swelling, improved circulation, and the alleviation of arthritic discomfort.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Cohen says the past year has unfolded a fresh post-traumatic process in her native country.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • That part of the writing process unfolded over years and relied on a lot of different strategies.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • As Edie, the sister of one of Brando’s fellow dock workers who is murdered, Saint radiated a palpable chemistry with her costar, the characters’ burgeoning romance undeniable.
    — Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The jet carries 500,000 times the energy radiated by the sun and explains the mystery of how feeding black holes become such powerful cosmic particle accelerators and generate such high-energy gamma-ray photons.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Scandium’s role in aerospace and advanced technology Rare earth separation involves converting mixed material into individual oxides used across advanced manufacturing and other strategic industries.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Scotti has tried to find out from Fort Worth police if advanced DNA technology, known as forensic genetic genealogy, might move Gloria’s case forward.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Yet as the evening progressed to the main marquee sale, buyer caution and risk aversion became clear.
    — Hok-hang Cheung, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The applicant portal supports people who have progressed through portions of the special-agent hiring process, making the type of information potentially involved especially sensitive.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • There’s also the heating and cooling system, wherein heat generated by the hotel’s air-conditioning units is used to produce hot water rather than being released into the atmosphere.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Russian officials have not released figures on damage to the country's oil infrastructure.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • More than 11,000 Americans turn 65 every single day, and birth rates are falling across most of the developed world.
    — Pat Gelsinger, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Some went to cities that have long been magnets for immigrants — New York, Miami — but increasingly, others found their way to smaller cities with less developed immigrant footholds.
    — Will Jarrett, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In opening statements, prosecutors elaborated on that claim, saying Weinberg also traded on stories and pictures of his three children, presenting himself as a loving father looking for an outlet for his creative passion as an amateur shutterbug.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In April 2025, Braxton Keith stopped a show to admonish fans for tossing beer and elaborated on the issue during an appearance on Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast.
    — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Evolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolved. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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