evolve
verb (used with object)
to develop gradually.
has evolved
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present perfectof evolve (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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With 3,500 miles of craggy coastline, Maine has evolved from a modest seasonal retreat into an increasingly sought-after luxury market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The daily analysis has evolved over the years to encompass “common suppliers, common customers,” and even ”which stocks are grouped together in passive vehicles,” McNerney said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
The new study, published in Nature Communications, indicates that sperm cooperation occurs widely among arthropods and has evolved many separate times.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
The Big Ten is still also pushing for a 24-team College Football Playoff, but Petitti said that the conference’s stance has evolved since he first started pushing the idea a year ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
So here’s the question: What does the obvious change in the application of this phrase from 1776 to now tell us about how our society has evolved?
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
