evolve
verb (used with object)
to develop gradually.
evolving
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present participleof evolve.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Why do websites need captchas, and how are they evolving?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The firm said it needed to save about £1.7bn over the next two years as it seeks to adapt to "evolving global market conditions".
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
A University of Michigan study suggests that, instead of adapting primarily to climate pressures, some plants may be evolving traits that help them attract pollinators.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
Sales of its namesake brand peaked in 1970, the heyday of the Beetle and the Bus, before it was overtaken by Japanese rivals that proved better at adapting to evolving American tastes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
The world, Govinda, is not imperfect or slowly evolving along a long path to perfection.
From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse
