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evolved

  • past participle
    of evolve.
    evolve
    verb (used with object)
    to develop gradually.
  • past tense form
    of evolve.
    evolve
    verb (used with object)
    to develop gradually.

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But Chavez and Huerta’s National Farm Workers Association, which eventually evolved into United Farm Workers, was up and running within a year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

They also raise intriguing questions about how sleep evolved and whether animals with very different nervous systems might share some of its fundamental features.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026

As Hollywood evolved, Capra struggled to find his place in it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

Of course, the award has gradually evolved into the global behemoth it is today.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

It was true that American gymnastics had evolved in recent years, with older girls like 2012 Fierce Fivers Aly Raisman and Gabby Douglas now back in contention to make the 2016 Olympics team.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles