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
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
In all cases there is a responsibility to accept a certain degree of uncertainty, evolved thinking, and risk.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
In that respect, RuPaul’s Drag Race was always more evolved than Queer Eye in its very premise, which encourages its contestants to look and act as wild as their imagination will let them.
—Rich Juzwiak, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
Astronomers have observed a strange but powerful supernova explosion that not only marked the death of a massive, highly evolved star, but also may have heralded the birth of a pair of binary black holes.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Jan. 2026
This is seen most clearly in monitor lizards, particularly in Australia, where several lineages appear to have re-evolved osteoderms during the Miocene.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
The Kirin 9030 processor — part of Huawei’s latest flagship Mate 80 Pro Max smartphone — was produced using an evolved version of SMIC’s technology, research firm TechInsights has found.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
By the Brady standard, the eye test and QBR — an evolved version of passer rating that, since its inception in 2006, had never measured a game as good as this one — Sunday was one to remember.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Over the years, both characters have evolved and remained enemies.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
The Wall Dancers traces how freedom and state control evolved online — a dynamic that may influence the artificial intelligence race.
—Timothy McLaughlin, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
Our brains are cued by the daily rhythm of the Earth’s rotation and have evolved to sleep at night.
—Holly Haber, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
So these species have evolved various molecular mechanisms to sync up their spawning, often using proteins that sense and respond to light signals.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
What was once purely practical has since evolved into a true sartorial staple, now available in gabardine, nylon, satin, and taffeta fabrics, the latter reserved for eveningwear.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
Now it’s evolved into more than just a restaurant but a local gathering spot for fellowship and community.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
The tradition has evolved from bachelor party antics to deep conversations about life.
—Abby Ellin, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
In all cases there is a responsibility to accept a certain degree of uncertainty, evolved thinking, and risk.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
In that respect, RuPaul’s Drag Race was always more evolved than Queer Eye in its very premise, which encourages its contestants to look and act as wild as their imagination will let them.
—Rich Juzwiak, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
Astronomers have observed a strange but powerful supernova explosion that not only marked the death of a massive, highly evolved star, but also may have heralded the birth of a pair of binary black holes.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Jan. 2026
This is seen most clearly in monitor lizards, particularly in Australia, where several lineages appear to have re-evolved osteoderms during the Miocene.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
The Kirin 9030 processor — part of Huawei’s latest flagship Mate 80 Pro Max smartphone — was produced using an evolved version of SMIC’s technology, research firm TechInsights has found.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
By the Brady standard, the eye test and QBR — an evolved version of passer rating that, since its inception in 2006, had never measured a game as good as this one — Sunday was one to remember.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
Lyons, the runner, said her diet evolved between her two attempts at the challenge.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Over the years, both characters have evolved and remained enemies.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
The Wall Dancers traces how freedom and state control evolved online — a dynamic that may influence the artificial intelligence race.
—Timothy McLaughlin, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
Our brains are cued by the daily rhythm of the Earth’s rotation and have evolved to sleep at night.
—Holly Haber, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
So these species have evolved various molecular mechanisms to sync up their spawning, often using proteins that sense and respond to light signals.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
What was once purely practical has since evolved into a true sartorial staple, now available in gabardine, nylon, satin, and taffeta fabrics, the latter reserved for eveningwear.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
Now it’s evolved into more than just a restaurant but a local gathering spot for fellowship and community.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
The tradition has evolved from bachelor party antics to deep conversations about life.
—Abby Ellin, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evolved
Adjective
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There are 89 improved sites complete with 50/30/20-amp electrical service, water access, parking pads and fire rings, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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That results not only in significant weight loss, but improved health markers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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What unfolded was not a typical victory interview.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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Fourteen years later, a similar situation unfolded.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the Project Hail Mary universe, all life in our solar system’s sector of the Milky Way comes from an ancient ancestor of Astrophage that long ago radiated out from Tau Ceti, Weir says.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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Those words — simple, dignified, and private — feel fitting for a man whose on-screen persona radiated quiet strength and unwavering principle.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These are lightweight, porous structures engineered using renewable resources and advanced nanotechnology.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Its extensive menu ranges from advanced biohacking and LED therapy to DNA testing aimed at identifying hormonal imbalances, inflammation, and nutritional needs, as well as bespoke sleep programming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The philosopher progressed—odd word!—
Caleb Crain,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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However, the very fact that these reports feel too routine to cover is a testament to how far climate change has progressed, even just in the past decade.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Police released images of the suspect described as a man between 40 and 49 years of age, about 5-feet-9 to 5-feet-10, weighing about 150 pounds.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Investors may catch their breath next week as earnings season winds down and only a few meaningful economic reports are released.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Yet University City has never developed the kind of independent dining culture that has flourished in other parts of Charlotte.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Using this insight, the researchers developed design guidelines to reduce these defects.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The new research, published March 18 in the journal Communications Earth & Environment, has for the first time calculated the carbon dioxide emitted and sequestered due to engineering work done by beavers in suitable wetland areas.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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Research from the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Preservation Green Lab found that new construction — even energy‑efficient construction — can take decades to offset the carbon emitted during the building process.—
Jennifer N. Pritzker,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Evolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evolved. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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