evolve
verb (used with object)
to develop gradually.
is evolving
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present progressiveof evolve (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“We know the music ecosystem is evolving, and so will our approach,” said Spotify in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Like most of música mexicana, it, too, is evolving, both in sound and lyricism, encapsulating today’s complex dating culture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
One thing the wars in Ukraine - and more recently the Gulf - have taught us is that warfare is evolving rapidly.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Global finance is evolving into a system where “a few sovereign currencies coexist and compete,” said China’s central bank chief, Pan Gongsheng, in a speech last summer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Because language is evolving rapidly, and because different people have different preferences, always adopt the language individuals use about themselves, even if it differs from what’s here.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
