": any of several chiefly composite plants (such as cudweed) with flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color \u2014 compare pearly everlasting":[],
": continuing for a long time or indefinitely":[],
": eternity":[
"from everlasting"
],
": god sense 1":[
"\u2014 used with the"
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": having or being flowers or foliage that retain form or color for a long time when dried":[],
": lasting or enduring through all time : eternal":[],
": tediously persistent":[
"the everlasting sympathy-seeker who demands attention",
"Investors looking to gain upside exposure to emerging Web3 brands would do well by seeking collections activating culture, growing their communities, and establishing everlasting global consumer brands. \u2014 Leeor Shimron, Forbes , 28 June 2022",
"This is not to slight Yao Dogbe, Yetunde Felix-Ukwu and Joel Ashur, all of whom provide giddy portraits of the sleazy manipulation, craven desperation and boundless self-regard inherent in an industry of vanity everlasting . \u2014 Peter Marks, Washington Post , 21 June 2022",
"The Lord is the everlasting God, the creator of the ends of the earth. \u2014 Sophia Caraballo, Woman's Day , 1 June 2022",
"In ancient Rome, a group of young women known as the Vestal Virgins maintained the everlasting flame that burned in the Forum\u2019s Temple of Vesta\u2014a potent symbol of their civilization\u2019s legitimacy and political power. \u2014 Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine , 23 May 2022",
"In this era of the power hitter, of tee shots routinely traveling 350 yards, the 12th hole at Augusta National remains a source of everlasting cruelty. \u2014 Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle , 10 Apr. 2022",
"Cultivating those contributions is to Jurich\u2019s everlasting credit and accounts in large part for the enthusiasm of multiple major donors in the possibility of his return. \u2014 Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal , 3 June 2022",
"This concept, termed \u2018caring for bliss,\u2019 consists of practices that cultivate sukha or a state of unlimited, everlasting inner joy induced by a peaceful state of mind and a compassionate heart. \u2014 Mark Travers, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"In photos of the British royal family over the years, corgis can often be spotted\u2014thanks to Queen Elizabeth's everlasting love of the breed. \u2014 Emily Burack, Town & Country , 23 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Venus et Fleur L\u00e9 Mini rose in round box, $39, venusetfleur.com Impress the host with an (almost) everlasting rose. \u2014 Michaela Bechler, Vogue , 14 Dec. 2017"
"The task was to deliver around 2 tons of aid from Dnipro, about 150 miles north of Mariupol, and evacuate the wounded from the plant. \u2014 Yulia Drozd, ABC News , 21 June 2022",
"This particular plane also flew several important flights including transporting military members to overseas bases and helping to evacuate people following Hurricane Irma. \u2014 Ramsey Qubein, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"But when historic flooding hit Yellowstone National Park this week, Taylor sprang into action and helped dozens evacuate from towns that couldn't be evacuated by road. \u2014 Hannah Phillips, USA TODAY , 15 June 2022",
"Just south of Sievierodonetsk, volunteers worked to evacuate people Friday amid a threatening soundtrack of air raid sirens and booming artillery. \u2014 Yuras Karmanau, BostonGlobe.com , 28 May 2022",
"Just south of Sievierodonetsk, volunteers hoped to evacuate 100 people from a smaller town. \u2014 Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 28 May 2022",
"The New York Times reported on Friday, citing officials briefed on the situation, that Uvalde Police \u2014 which was working to secure a perimeter and evacuate people from other parts of the building \u2014 prevented BORTAC from entering the school. \u2014 Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone , 27 May 2022",
"Unable to immediately put a stop to the carnage in the classroom, officers worked to evacuate students and staff members from other parts of the building. \u2014 Tim Stelloh, NBC News , 25 May 2022",
"Firefighters worked to quickly evacuate residents from the other units as other crews worked to extinguish the flames, the news release states. \u2014 Rosana Hughes, ajc , 8 May 2022"
"Irwin thinks the massive 2002 fire brought the White Mountain region together, as communities helped each other during periods of evacuation and after returning. \u2014 AZCentral.com , 22 June 2022",
"However, a Ukrainian commander inside the plant claimed Russians had broken their pledge to allow civilians to leave through the evacuation corridors. \u2014 Alexandra Meeks, CNN , 6 May 2022",
"Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereschuk has been attempting to facilitate evacuation corridors from Mariupol for weeks with an agreement allegedly being reached Saturday. \u2014 Caitlin Mcfall, Fox News , 23 Apr. 2022",
"Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said 10 evacuation corridors were planned for Saturday. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 10 Apr. 2022",
"Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said 10 evacuation corridors were planned for Saturday. \u2014 Adam Schreck, Cara Anna, Anchorage Daily News , 9 Apr. 2022",
"Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said 10 evacuation corridors were planned for Saturday. \u2014 Adam Schreck And Cara Anna, chicagotribune.com , 9 Apr. 2022",
"Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said 10 evacuation corridors were planned for Saturday. \u2014 Adam Schrek And Cara Anna, The Christian Science Monitor , 9 Apr. 2022",
"The government announced plans for new humanitarian aid and evacuation corridors, although ongoing shelling caused similar efforts to fail in the last week. \u2014 Yuras Karmanau, ajc , 14 Mar. 2022"
": a mobile or partly mobile hospital where casualties are received usually from collecting stations and where major medical and surgical treatment can be given before evacuation to rear installations":[]
"On one such evacuation mission, Vostok staff recently drove through back lanes to reach the home of their latest evacuee , Mykhaylo Silichkin. \u2014 New York Times , 8 June 2022",
"Putin ordered the Russian government to offer 10,000 rubles (about $130) to each evacuee , an amount equivalent to about half of an average monthly salary in eastern Ukraine. \u2014 Jim Heintz, Dasha Litvinova And Lori Hinnant, Anchorage Daily News , 19 Feb. 2022",
"Putin ordered the Russian government to offer 10,000 rubles (about $130) to each evacuee , an amount equivalent to about half of an average monthly salary in eastern Ukraine. \u2014 Jim Heintz, Dasha Litvinova And Lori Hinnant, Anchorage Daily News , 19 Feb. 2022",
"There are 40 bunkers underground, said one evacuee who worked at the plant, five of which are equipped with basic supplies and triple bunk beds to host civilians. \u2014 Vivian Salama, WSJ , 17 May 2022",
"Shakib Hokat, 30, another Afghan evacuee getting help from the IRC in San Diego, is familiar with that feeling of a life suddenly pulled in half. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 13 Feb. 2022",
"Putin ordered the Russian government to offer 10,000 rubles (about $130) to each evacuee , an amount equivalent to about half of an average monthly salary in eastern Ukraine. \u2014 Jim Heintz, Dasha Litvinova And Lori Hinnant, Anchorage Daily News , 19 Feb. 2022",
"Putin ordered the Russian government to offer 10,000 rubles (about $130) to each evacuee , an amount equivalent to about half of an average monthly salary in eastern Ukraine. \u2014 CBS News , 20 Feb. 2022",
"Putin ordered the Russian government to offer about $130 to each evacuee , an amount equivalent to about half of an average monthly salary in eastern Ukraine. \u2014 Compiled Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 20 Feb. 2022"
"The criminals have so far managed to evade the police.",
"a politician skilled at evading difficult questions",
"The governor has been accused of evading the issue.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The subvariant, nicknamed for its ability to evade detection on PCR tests, was dominant in the U.S. until last month, when it was overtaken by another Omicron subvariant, BA.2.12.1. \u2014 Erin Prater, Fortune , 21 June 2022",
"Previous studies have documented Omicron\u2019s galling ability to evade existing vaccine antibodies. \u2014 Corinne Purtillstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 15 June 2022",
"However, staggeringly infectious members of the Omicron family have demonstrated an ability to evade some of those protections. \u2014 Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker , 23 May 2022",
"One of the major advantages of hypersonic weapons is the ability to evade radar detection from distant targets. \u2014 Matt Seyler, ABC News , 22 Mar. 2022",
"The prospect of a new variant popping up that can evade the Covid immunity that has been built up so far is a situation that scientists aren\u2019t eager to study. \u2014 NBC News , 3 Feb. 2022",
"Some sellers boasted of their phishing kit\u2019s ability to evade anti-phishing tools and even offered detailed reporting dashboards that show how many victims have been successfully targeted. \u2014 Tony Pepper, Forbes , 31 Jan. 2022",
"The increase in risk for the unvaccinated fell to 13 times during the rise of Omicron, which has shown ability to evade the protection offered by vaccines. \u2014 Time , 21 Jan. 2022",
"Now, omicron\u2019s ability to evade vaccine\u2019s immune response is further proof that the United States cannot vaccinate itself out of the pandemic. \u2014 Washington Post , 20 Jan. 2022"
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for evade escape , avoid , evade , elude , shun , eschew mean to get away or keep away from something. escape stresses the fact of getting away or being passed by not necessarily through effort or by conscious intent. nothing escapes her sharp eyes avoid stresses forethought and caution in keeping clear of danger or difficulty. try to avoid past errors evade implies adroitness, ingenuity, or lack of scruple in escaping or avoiding. evaded the question by changing the subject elude implies a slippery or baffling quality in the person or thing that escapes. what she sees in him eludes me shun often implies an avoiding as a matter of habitual practice or policy and may imply repugnance or abhorrence. you have shunned your responsibilities eschew implies an avoiding or abstaining from as unwise or distasteful. a playwright who eschews melodrama",
"The criminals have so far managed to evade the police.",
"a politician skilled at evading difficult questions",
"The governor has been accused of evading the issue.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The subvariant, nicknamed for its ability to evade detection on PCR tests, was dominant in the U.S. until last month, when it was overtaken by another Omicron subvariant, BA.2.12.1. \u2014 Erin Prater, Fortune , 21 June 2022",
"Previous studies have documented Omicron\u2019s galling ability to evade existing vaccine antibodies. \u2014 Corinne Purtillstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 15 June 2022",
"However, staggeringly infectious members of the Omicron family have demonstrated an ability to evade some of those protections. \u2014 Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker , 23 May 2022",
"One of the major advantages of hypersonic weapons is the ability to evade radar detection from distant targets. \u2014 Matt Seyler, ABC News , 22 Mar. 2022",
"The prospect of a new variant popping up that can evade the Covid immunity that has been built up so far is a situation that scientists aren\u2019t eager to study. \u2014 NBC News , 3 Feb. 2022",
"Some sellers boasted of their phishing kit\u2019s ability to evade anti-phishing tools and even offered detailed reporting dashboards that show how many victims have been successfully targeted. \u2014 Tony Pepper, Forbes , 31 Jan. 2022",
"The increase in risk for the unvaccinated fell to 13 times during the rise of Omicron, which has shown ability to evade the protection offered by vaccines. \u2014 Time , 21 Jan. 2022",
"Now, omicron\u2019s ability to evade vaccine\u2019s immune response is further proof that the United States cannot vaccinate itself out of the pandemic. \u2014 Washington Post , 20 Jan. 2022"
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for evade escape , avoid , evade , elude , shun , eschew mean to get away or keep away from something. escape stresses the fact of getting away or being passed by not necessarily through effort or by conscious intent. nothing escapes her sharp eyes avoid stresses forethought and caution in keeping clear of danger or difficulty. try to avoid past errors evade implies adroitness, ingenuity, or lack of scruple in escaping or avoiding. evaded the question by changing the subject elude implies a slippery or baffling quality in the person or thing that escapes. what she sees in him eludes me shun often implies an avoiding as a matter of habitual practice or policy and may imply repugnance or abhorrence. you have shunned your responsibilities eschew implies an avoiding or abstaining from as unwise or distasteful. a playwright who eschews melodrama",
"The criminals have so far managed to evade the police.",
"a politician skilled at evading difficult questions",
"The governor has been accused of evading the issue.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The subvariant, nicknamed for its ability to evade detection on PCR tests, was dominant in the U.S. until last month, when it was overtaken by another Omicron subvariant, BA.2.12.1. \u2014 Erin Prater, Fortune , 21 June 2022",
"Previous studies have documented Omicron\u2019s galling ability to evade existing vaccine antibodies. \u2014 Corinne Purtillstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 15 June 2022",
"However, staggeringly infectious members of the Omicron family have demonstrated an ability to evade some of those protections. \u2014 Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker , 23 May 2022",
"One of the major advantages of hypersonic weapons is the ability to evade radar detection from distant targets. \u2014 Matt Seyler, ABC News , 22 Mar. 2022",
"The prospect of a new variant popping up that can evade the Covid immunity that has been built up so far is a situation that scientists aren\u2019t eager to study. \u2014 NBC News , 3 Feb. 2022",
"Some sellers boasted of their phishing kit\u2019s ability to evade anti-phishing tools and even offered detailed reporting dashboards that show how many victims have been successfully targeted. \u2014 Tony Pepper, Forbes , 31 Jan. 2022",
"The increase in risk for the unvaccinated fell to 13 times during the rise of Omicron, which has shown ability to evade the protection offered by vaccines. \u2014 Time , 21 Jan. 2022",
"Now, omicron\u2019s ability to evade vaccine\u2019s immune response is further proof that the United States cannot vaccinate itself out of the pandemic. \u2014 Washington Post , 20 Jan. 2022"
"1513, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle French & Latin; Middle French evader , from Latin evadere , from e- + vadere to go, walk \u2014 more at wade":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"i-\u02c8v\u0101d",
"\u0113-"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for evade escape , avoid , evade , elude , shun , eschew mean to get away or keep away from something. escape stresses the fact of getting away or being passed by not necessarily through effort or by conscious intent. nothing escapes her sharp eyes avoid stresses forethought and caution in keeping clear of danger or difficulty. try to avoid past errors evade implies adroitness, ingenuity, or lack of scruple in escaping or avoiding. evaded the question by changing the subject elude implies a slippery or baffling quality in the person or thing that escapes. what she sees in him eludes me shun often implies an avoiding as a matter of habitual practice or policy and may imply repugnance or abhorrence. you have shunned your responsibilities eschew implies an avoiding or abstaining from as unwise or distasteful. a playwright who eschews melodrama",
"Middle English evagacioun , from Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French evagation , from Medieval Latin evagation-, evagatio , from Latin, wandering, from evagatus (past participle of evagari to wander, from e- + vagari to stroll, wander) + -ion-, -io ion":""
"Of the 182 participants who had an evaluable nasopharyngeal swab, 78 showed detectable virus levels at the baseline. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 8 Mar. 2021",
"With 30 myelofibrosis patients now treated and evaluable in its mid-stage study, the 24-week spleen response rate to CPI-0610 \u2014 when used on top of Incyte\u2019s market-leading drug Jakafi \u2014 stands at 63%. \u2014 Adam Feuerstein, STAT , 12 June 2020"
"In her work with Good Housekeeping, product expert and journalist Jessica Hartshorn uses her decades of experience as a cat owner to test and evaluate kitty products. \u2014 Ali Kessler, Good Housekeeping , 29 June 2022",
"The board has tapped Sioux Falls attorney Mark Haigh, who primarily specializes in business and health care law, to help evaluate Ravnsborg's complaints. \u2014 Stephen Groves, ajc , 27 June 2022",
"One of my duties is to challenge and evaluate ability to fly combat aircraft. \u2014 Caitlin Mcfall, Fox News , 27 June 2022",
"Michael Lanza, a spokesman for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, confirmed that providers must contact the agency to evaluate the case and determine whether testing is necessary. \u2014 Fenit Nirappil, Washington Post , 23 June 2022",
"The selection process is administered by the Gatorade Player of the Year Selection Committee, which leverages experts including coaches, scouts, media and others as sources to help evaluate and determine the state winners in each sport. \u2014 Al.com Reports, al , 23 June 2022",
"Michael Lanza, a spokesman for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, confirmed that providers must contact the agency to evaluate the case and determine whether testing is necessary. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 23 June 2022",
"Michael Lanza, a spokesman for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, confirmed that providers must contact the agency to evaluate the case and determine whether testing is necessary. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 23 June 2022",
"On the whole, Thomas' opinion is sweeping, tightening the standard court's use to evaluate state gun restrictions and potentially opening the floodgates to a wave of new legal challenges nationwide. \u2014 Devin Dwyer, ABC News , 23 June 2022"
"Other details \u2014 running water, a smudged kingfisher \u2014 appear only to evanesce . \u2014 Washington Post , 13 Jan. 2021",
"Monkfish in a gripping mussel broth found its voice in between sips of an off-dry Alsatian pinot gris, its honeyed sweetness just evanescing off the brine of the seafood. \u2014 Amiel Stanek, Bon App\u00e9tit , 3 Jan. 2020",
"The experience of simply having the experience, and letting each moment arrive unexpectedly and evanesce in its own time. \u2014 Bess Matassa, Teen Vogue , 29 June 2018",
"The number of daily active users in March was lower than the average for the first quarter as a whole, a signal that Snap's user base may be evanescing into the void. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, latimes.com , 2 May 2018",
"The arc of his coming to America is dizzying: mystery begat hype, hype yielded to skepticism, skepticism evanesced under sheer amazement. \u2014 Si.com Staff, SI.com , 9 Apr. 2018",
"And with every new meeting, my hatred has evanesced like fog in a bright sun. \u2014 Will Blythe, Esquire , 1 Apr. 2010"
"But from his vantage on the evanescent bridge to maturity, So is puzzling out some big questions, ones that might be exigent from different vantages at any age. \u2014 Deborah Eisenberg, The New York Review of Books , 19 Aug. 2021",
"But from his vantage on the evanescent bridge to maturity, So is puzzling out some big questions, ones that might be exigent from different vantages at any age. \u2014 Deborah Eisenberg, The New York Review of Books , 19 Aug. 2021",
"This is to try to capture and memorialize this volatile and evanescent mode of expression, with its references both obscure and shared by millions. \u2014 Patrick Iber, The New Republic , 5 Aug. 2021",
"This is to try to capture and memorialize this volatile and evanescent mode of expression, with its references both obscure and shared by millions. \u2014 Patrick Iber, The New Republic , 5 Aug. 2021",
"Still another is for people and institutions to realize that cancellation mobs are often powerless and evanescent (and unmerited), a fearsome tide from far off that recedes to nothing closer to shore, and simply wait them out before acting rashly. \u2014 Jack Butler, National Review , 26 Aug. 2021",
"This is to try to capture and memorialize this volatile and evanescent mode of expression, with its references both obscure and shared by millions. \u2014 Patrick Iber, The New Republic , 5 Aug. 2021",
"This is to try to capture and memorialize this volatile and evanescent mode of expression, with its references both obscure and shared by millions. \u2014 Patrick Iber, The New Republic , 5 Aug. 2021",
"This is to try to capture and memorialize this volatile and evanescent mode of expression, with its references both obscure and shared by millions. \u2014 Patrick Iber, The New Republic , 5 Aug. 2021"
"Latin evanescent-, evanescens , present participle of evanescere":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cce-v\u0259-\u02c8ne-s\u1d4ant",
"\u02ccev-\u0259-\u02c8nes-\u1d4ant"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for evanescent transient , transitory , ephemeral , momentary , fugitive , fleeting , evanescent mean lasting or staying only a short time. transient applies to what is actually short in its duration or stay. a hotel catering primarily to transient guests transitory applies to what is by its nature or essence bound to change, pass, or come to an end. fame in the movies is transitory ephemeral implies striking brevity of life or duration. many slang words are ephemeral momentary suggests coming and going quickly and therefore being merely a brief interruption of a more enduring state. my feelings of guilt were only momentary fugitive and fleeting imply passing so quickly as to make apprehending difficult. let a fugitive smile flit across his face fleeting moments of joy evanescent suggests a quick vanishing and an airy or fragile quality. the story has an evanescent touch of whimsy that is lost in translation",
": to deposit (a substance, such as a metal) in the form of a film by sublimation":[],
": to diminish quickly":[],
": to expel moisture from":[],
": to give forth vapor":[],
": to pass off in vapor or in minute particles":[],
": to pass off or away : disappear":[
"her ardor evaporated"
]
},
"examples":[
"Let the liquid start to evaporate .",
"The heat evaporated the water.",
"The opportunity evaporated before he could act on it.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"As the corn grows, there will be less water to evaporate into the atmosphere \u2014 and a smaller yield when the corn stops growing. \u2014 Caleb Stultz, The Courier-Journal , 23 June 2022",
"But if the perspiration isn't able to evaporate , the body cannot regulate its temperature. \u2014 Emily Deletter, The Enquirer , 13 June 2022",
"In recent days, though, that confidence began to evaporate as Mbapp\u00e9 delayed on putting pen to paper. \u2014 New York Times , 21 May 2022",
"As outside temperatures rise, summer gas is blended to evaporate at higher temperatures than winter gas. \u2014 Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press , 9 May 2022",
"That's in keeping with the idea that this is a black widow system, where the star is destined to evaporate . \u2014 John Timmer, Ars Technica , 4 May 2022",
"If every viable plan seems to evaporate right before your eyes, don't worry! \u2014 Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com , 23 Mar. 2022",
"The findings \u2013 published recently in the journal AGU Advances focus on chloride salt-rich sediments that were left behind as icy mars surface meltwater began to evaporate . \u2014 Bruce Dorminey, Forbes , 28 Jan. 2022",
"The traditional method of extraction is to remove brine containing lithium and let the water evaporate out to then separate the usable metal. \u2014 David Douglas, NBC News , 13 Nov. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Latin evaporatus , past participle of evaporare , from e- + vapor steam, vapor":""
"Chicago Outfit boss Al Capone goes to prison for tax evasion . \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 26 June 2022",
"One of the country\u2019s top livestreamers, Huang Wei\u2014also known as Viya\u2014was fined $210 million last December for tax evasion . \u2014 Nicholas Gordon, Fortune , 23 June 2022",
"The impact could be even bigger for Taobao, which lost Viya, another top livestreaming influencer, late last year after she was fined for tax evasion by authorities. \u2014 Jane Li, Quartz , 16 June 2022",
"In 2012, Thylmann was arrested, in Belgium, for tax evasion , and extradited to Germany. \u2014 Sheelah Kolhatkar, The New Yorker , 13 June 2022",
"Instead, Capone was sent to prison for tax evasion . \u2014 Samantha Drake, Washington Post , 1 June 2022",
"Authorities have already targeted some livestreaming stars for tax evasion , such as internet celebrity Viya, who was fined 1.34 billion yuan ($211 million) in December for concealing personal income. \u2014 Laura He, CNN , 8 Apr. 2022",
"At his 1931 trial for tax evasion , federal prosecutors tried to weaponize his dandyism, trotting out his personal tailor who testified, in a not-so-subtle dig, that Capone\u2019s favorite colors were green and canary. \u2014 Amy Nicholson, WSJ , 17 Mar. 2022",
"He was stripped of his heavyweight title, banned from boxing and faced five years in prison for draft evasion . \u2014 Zareen Syed, chicagotribune.com , 17 Jan. 2022"
"Immunity will wane and a more evasive variant could cut into people\u2019s residual protection against severe disease. \u2014 New York Times , 20 June 2022",
"Immunity will wane and a more evasive variant could cut into people\u2019s residual protection against severe disease. \u2014 Benjamin Mueller, BostonGlobe.com , 20 June 2022",
"The film's previously seen snowy locale is now a mess of surface-to-air missiles, with pilots requiring evasive maneuvers like a tight roll beneath a stone trestle bridge. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 29 Mar. 2022",
"And don\u2019t engage in evasive or obstructionist behavior during an IRS audit. \u2014 Robert W. Wood, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"When asked about the social boycott, elders in Bilawar Kalan were not evasive or apologetic at all. \u2014 New York Times , 23 Dec. 2021",
"Publications have offered more critical takes of Facebook\u2019s response framing it as evasive , deflection of blame and absent of an apology for the users impacted. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 21 Apr. 2021",
"The Trump years consisted of lies, sometimes leavened by mere bad faith and evasive behavior. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Feb. 2021",
"The extended and incisive questioning of these representatives of power and moneyed interests yields copious answers, but those answers prove, in their generous fullness, nonetheless evasive . \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 21 Jan. 2022"
"from morn to eve the settlers toiled to eke a living from the harsh land",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"On the eve of NBA free agency, a pair of superstars declined the player options on the final years of their contracts to become unrestricted free agents. \u2014 Matt Eppers, USA TODAY , 1 July 2022",
"The law, promulgated on the eve of the handover anniversary, made secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign powers punishable by life in prison. \u2014 Molpasorn Shoowong, NBC News , 1 July 2022",
"Miles Bridges was arrested in California on the eve of NBA free agency after a warrant was issued, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. \u2014 Steve Reed, ajc , 30 June 2022",
"Miles Bridges was arrested in California on the eve of NBA free agency after a warrant was issued, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. \u2014 Steve Reed, Chicago Tribune , 30 June 2022",
"Pogacar grabbed the yellow jersey there in 2020 by crushing Roglic in a dramatic time trial on the eve of the finish. \u2014 Associated Press, BostonGlobe.com , 30 June 2022",
"Turkey, the last remaining holdout to approve the Nordic countries' accession into NATO, reached an agreement on the eve of the summit late Tuesday to support adding them to the 30-nation alliance. \u2014 CBS News , 29 June 2022",
"Like the rest of the USSR, Ukraine was a rural country on the eve of collectivization. \u2014 Daria Mattingly, CNN , 29 June 2022",
"On the eve of the great bull run in stocks that started at the early part of the previous decade, the consensus research showed that a single ratings change\u2014either good or bad\u2014could have a noticeable impact on investors' decisions. \u2014 Bernhard Warner, Fortune , 23 June 2022"
": being a mathematical function such that f(x) = f(\u2212x) where the value remains unchanged if the sign of the independent variable is reversed":[],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for even Adjective level , flat , plane , even , smooth mean having a surface without bends, curves, or irregularities. level applies to a horizontal surface that lies on a line parallel with the horizon. the vast prairies are nearly level flat applies to a surface devoid of noticeable curvatures, prominences, or depressions. the work surface must be flat plane applies to any real or imaginary flat surface in which a straight line between any two points on it lies wholly within that surface. the plane sides of a crystal even applies to a surface that is noticeably flat or level or to a line that is observably straight. trim the hedge so it is even smooth applies especially to a polished surface free of irregularities. a smooth skating rink steady , even , equable mean not varying throughout a course or extent. steady implies lack of fluctuation or interruption of movement. steady progress even suggests a lack of variation in quality or character. an even distribution equable implies lack of extremes or of sudden sharp changes. maintain an equable temper",
"We finally reached even ground after the long climb.",
"They slowed down and waited for him to draw even .",
"She spoke with a calm, even voice.",
"the even beat of the drum",
"Adverb",
"the blue whale is a huge, even awesome animal by any measure",
"I will love you even to the end of time.",
"Verb",
"even the filling before adding the top layer of the cake",
"the contention that producing more arms will even us with the enemy and therefore make us more secure",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Drain and spread in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes. \u2014 Colu Henry, Vogue , 26 May 2022",
"That will make forming a stable government quite challenging over the coming weeks and maybe even months of negotiation. \u2014 Damon Linker, The Week , 27 Sep. 2021",
"Fukuhara started rehearsing with stunt coordinator John Koyama weeks, maybe even months in advance of the episode to drill the specific beats. \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 11 June 2022",
"As an even conductor of heat, the bowl would encourage a splendid rise. \u2014 Brenda Yenke, cleveland , 9 June 2022",
"After more than a year of steadily rising prices, many Americans are beginning to rethink their spending habits to account for even inflation. \u2014 Jacob Bogage, Washington Post , 9 June 2022",
"Here are the areas with the lowest and highest prices \u2014 Median rent over the course of the past decade has risen by 31%, but increases across the city have not happened at an even rate. \u2014 Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal , 5 June 2022",
"The 57-year-old pilot of the Philadelphia Phillies was fired Friday with his team floundering in the National League East standings, seven games under .500 and an even dozen behind the first-place New York Mets. \u2014 Dan Schlossberg, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"Residents will be assigned watering days based on their addresses: Monday and Friday for odd addresses and Thursday and Sunday for even ones. \u2014 Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times , 1 June 2022",
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"In fact, Colonel didn\u2019t even have to go down to the casino. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 25 June 2022",
"Its brick and mortar locations are a playground of quirky styles, and the Soho store even has a secret Herm\u00e8s vault filled to the ceiling with colorful Birkins. \u2014 ELLE , 25 June 2022",
"My husband\u2019s cousin also tragically lost her son a couple of years ago and my sister-in-law took it upon herself to post this on Facebook to let the family know before her cousin even had a chance to call them herself. \u2014 cleveland , 25 June 2022",
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"Thankfully, my financial situation is starting to even out a little bit. \u2014 Arit Johnstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 30 May 2022",
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"The formula truly just glided onto my skin and all of the ingredients just sunk in, the pigment left very sheer coverage, but enough to even out any of my dark spots. \u2014 Angela Trakoshis, Allure , 18 May 2022",
"Petitgrain heals through its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and citrus rind is rich in antioxidants that help to even out skin tone and fight the signs of aging. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 17 May 2022",
"Jane Campion\u2019s Power of the Dog is a slow-burn boiler that\u2019s robed in foreboding tension, ominous to even its final scene. \u2014 Deanna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR , 16 May 2022",
"Cal State San Marcos (3-5) meets La Sierra (3-2) with a chance to even its record before opening play in the California Collegiate Athletic Association next week against Cal State Los Angeles. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 Feb. 2022"
"But without access to the internet, proper law libraries, or even money to pay for phone calls, good representation is left for those who only have the means. \u2014 Joseph Darius Jaafari, The Arizona Republic , 23 May 2022",
"Think vacations, clothes, massages, or even money for a babysitter. \u2014 David Rae, Forbes , 3 May 2022",
"Think vacations, clothes, massages, or even money for a babysitter. \u2014 David Rae, Forbes , 3 May 2022",
"Tipico Sportsbook rates England as an overwhelming favorite to grab one of two qualifying spots from Group B, with the U.S. marked as an even money proposition at +100. \u2014 Lance Pugmire, USA TODAY , 8 Apr. 2022",
"On Tipico, Matthew Stafford is even money and Burrow is +220. \u2014 Joe Harrington, The Enquirer , 14 Feb. 2022",
"Officials can enjoy many perks, big and small; get all their whims pampered; and live a privileged lifestyle that even money can\u2019t buy. \u2014 New York Times , 9 Feb. 2022",
"Think vacations, clothes, massages, or even money for a babysitter. \u2014 David Rae, Forbes , 17 Oct. 2021",
"That\u2019s a change from their first fight where the odds were even money on some sportsbooks. \u2014 Troy L. Smith, cleveland , 12 Feb. 2022"
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"But even so , the case against him now is far more extensive and expansive, after the committee conducted some 1,000 interviews and obtained more than 100,000 pages of documents. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022",
"Brady said some lawmakers who submitted no-confidence letters had asked for them to be held back until after the jubilee weekend \u2014 but even so , the threshold was still reached on Sunday. \u2014 Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune , 6 June 2022",
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"But even so , Microsoft would have every incentive also to make games for rival platforms and the world\u2019s six billion-plus smartphones. \u2014 Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ , 10 May 2022",
"Berkeley is a culinary mecca with farmers markets, abundant produce at supermarkets and great restaurants, but even so my cooking was hampered by limitations, namely time, knowledge, budget, tools and energy. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 May 2022"
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"That will make forming a stable government quite challenging over the coming weeks and maybe even months of negotiation. \u2014 Damon Linker, The Week , 27 Sep. 2021",
"Fukuhara started rehearsing with stunt coordinator John Koyama weeks, maybe even months in advance of the episode to drill the specific beats. \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 11 June 2022",
"As an even conductor of heat, the bowl would encourage a splendid rise. \u2014 Brenda Yenke, cleveland , 9 June 2022",
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"In fact, Colonel didn\u2019t even have to go down to the casino. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 25 June 2022",
"Its brick and mortar locations are a playground of quirky styles, and the Soho store even has a secret Herm\u00e8s vault filled to the ceiling with colorful Birkins. \u2014 ELLE , 25 June 2022",
"My husband\u2019s cousin also tragically lost her son a couple of years ago and my sister-in-law took it upon herself to post this on Facebook to let the family know before her cousin even had a chance to call them herself. \u2014 cleveland , 25 June 2022",
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"Inflation is bad for the Democrats heading into the midterms even if the President, no matter who is in the White House, only has so much control of the economy. \u2014 Kenneth Rapoza, Forbes , 24 June 2022",
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"The formula truly just glided onto my skin and all of the ingredients just sunk in, the pigment left very sheer coverage, but enough to even out any of my dark spots. \u2014 Angela Trakoshis, Allure , 18 May 2022",
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"The formula truly just glided onto my skin and all of the ingredients just sunk in, the pigment left very sheer coverage, but enough to even out any of my dark spots. \u2014 Angela Trakoshis, Allure , 18 May 2022",
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"As an even conductor of heat, the bowl would encourage a splendid rise. \u2014 Brenda Yenke, cleveland , 9 June 2022",
"After more than a year of steadily rising prices, many Americans are beginning to rethink their spending habits to account for even inflation. \u2014 Jacob Bogage, Washington Post , 9 June 2022",
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"Thankfully, my financial situation is starting to even out a little bit. \u2014 Arit Johnstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 30 May 2022",
"The second step in your routine is to even out the skin tone and balance the skin. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 May 2022",
"The formula truly just glided onto my skin and all of the ingredients just sunk in, the pigment left very sheer coverage, but enough to even out any of my dark spots. \u2014 Angela Trakoshis, Allure , 18 May 2022",
"Petitgrain heals through its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and citrus rind is rich in antioxidants that help to even out skin tone and fight the signs of aging. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 17 May 2022",
"Jane Campion\u2019s Power of the Dog is a slow-burn boiler that\u2019s robed in foreboding tension, ominous to even its final scene. \u2014 Deanna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR , 16 May 2022",
"Cal State San Marcos (3-5) meets La Sierra (3-2) with a chance to even its record before opening play in the California Collegiate Athletic Association next week against Cal State Los Angeles. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 Feb. 2022"
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for even Adjective level , flat , plane , even , smooth mean having a surface without bends, curves, or irregularities. level applies to a horizontal surface that lies on a line parallel with the horizon. the vast prairies are nearly level flat applies to a surface devoid of noticeable curvatures, prominences, or depressions. the work surface must be flat plane applies to any real or imaginary flat surface in which a straight line between any two points on it lies wholly within that surface. the plane sides of a crystal even applies to a surface that is noticeably flat or level or to a line that is observably straight. trim the hedge so it is even smooth applies especially to a polished surface free of irregularities. a smooth skating rink steady , even , equable mean not varying throughout a course or extent. steady implies lack of fluctuation or interruption of movement. steady progress even suggests a lack of variation in quality or character. an even distribution equable implies lack of extremes or of sudden sharp changes. maintain an equable temper",
"We finally reached even ground after the long climb.",
"They slowed down and waited for him to draw even .",
"She spoke with a calm, even voice.",
"the even beat of the drum",
"Adverb",
"the blue whale is a huge, even awesome animal by any measure",
"I will love you even to the end of time.",
"Verb",
"even the filling before adding the top layer of the cake",
"the contention that producing more arms will even us with the enemy and therefore make us more secure",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Drain and spread in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes. \u2014 Colu Henry, Vogue , 26 May 2022",
"That will make forming a stable government quite challenging over the coming weeks and maybe even months of negotiation. \u2014 Damon Linker, The Week , 27 Sep. 2021",
"Fukuhara started rehearsing with stunt coordinator John Koyama weeks, maybe even months in advance of the episode to drill the specific beats. \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 11 June 2022",
"As an even conductor of heat, the bowl would encourage a splendid rise. \u2014 Brenda Yenke, cleveland , 9 June 2022",
"After more than a year of steadily rising prices, many Americans are beginning to rethink their spending habits to account for even inflation. \u2014 Jacob Bogage, Washington Post , 9 June 2022",
"Here are the areas with the lowest and highest prices \u2014 Median rent over the course of the past decade has risen by 31%, but increases across the city have not happened at an even rate. \u2014 Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal , 5 June 2022",
"The 57-year-old pilot of the Philadelphia Phillies was fired Friday with his team floundering in the National League East standings, seven games under .500 and an even dozen behind the first-place New York Mets. \u2014 Dan Schlossberg, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"Residents will be assigned watering days based on their addresses: Monday and Friday for odd addresses and Thursday and Sunday for even ones. \u2014 Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times , 1 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"Spreads on Royal Caribbean\u2019s credit-default swaps have more than doubled in six months, according to FactSet, even though occupancy was still significantly capped at the end of last year. \u2014 Laura Forman, WSJ , 26 June 2022",
"In fact, Colonel didn\u2019t even have to go down to the casino. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 25 June 2022",
"Its brick and mortar locations are a playground of quirky styles, and the Soho store even has a secret Herm\u00e8s vault filled to the ceiling with colorful Birkins. \u2014 ELLE , 25 June 2022",
"My husband\u2019s cousin also tragically lost her son a couple of years ago and my sister-in-law took it upon herself to post this on Facebook to let the family know before her cousin even had a chance to call them herself. \u2014 cleveland , 25 June 2022",
"Biden has never expressed great interest in expanding the high court, even when many of his opponents in the 2020 Democratic primary for president were supportive of the reform. \u2014 Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News , 25 June 2022",
"Inflation is bad for the Democrats heading into the midterms even if the President, no matter who is in the White House, only has so much control of the economy. \u2014 Kenneth Rapoza, Forbes , 24 June 2022",
"Even though the nearest commercial airport is about a three-hour drive away, tourism is the main industry in a town that doesn\u2019t even have a proper stoplight; there are two flashing lights and a four-way stop. \u2014 Anna Mazurek, Washington Post , 24 June 2022",
"That\u2019s even though the former has a slightly larger battery than the second. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 24 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The Hawks currently hold a one-game advantage in this first-round series, but the Knicks have a chance to even things up with a road victory this afternoon. \u2014 Alex Kay, Forbes , 30 May 2021",
"The Boston Celtics look to extend their lead in the Eastern Conference playoff series with the Toronto Raptors, while the Raptors try to even things up Saturday, Sept. 5. \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 5 Sep. 2020",
"Thankfully, my financial situation is starting to even out a little bit. \u2014 Arit Johnstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 30 May 2022",
"The second step in your routine is to even out the skin tone and balance the skin. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 May 2022",
"The formula truly just glided onto my skin and all of the ingredients just sunk in, the pigment left very sheer coverage, but enough to even out any of my dark spots. \u2014 Angela Trakoshis, Allure , 18 May 2022",
"Petitgrain heals through its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and citrus rind is rich in antioxidants that help to even out skin tone and fight the signs of aging. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 17 May 2022",
"Jane Campion\u2019s Power of the Dog is a slow-burn boiler that\u2019s robed in foreboding tension, ominous to even its final scene. \u2014 Deanna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR , 16 May 2022",
"Cal State San Marcos (3-5) meets La Sierra (3-2) with a chance to even its record before opening play in the California Collegiate Athletic Association next week against Cal State Los Angeles. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 Feb. 2022"
"with the coming of evenfall the Greek island takes on an entirely different mood"
],
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"1825, in the meaning defined above":""
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"\u02c8\u0113-v\u0259n-\u02ccf\u022fl"
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"crepuscule",
"crepuscle",
"dusk",
"eve",
"evening",
"eventide",
"gloaming",
"night",
"nightfall",
"sundown",
"sunset",
"twilight"
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"type":[
"noun"
]
},
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"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a reddish gray that is yellower and deeper than mist and lighter, stronger, and slightly bluer than opal gray":[]
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"history_and_etymology":{
"even entry 1 + glow":""
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"type":[
"noun"
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"antonyms":[
"biased",
"ex parte",
"inequitable",
"nonobjective",
"one-sided",
"partial",
"parti pris",
"partisan",
"prejudiced",
"unjust"
],
"definitions":{
": fair , impartial":[]
},
"examples":[
"I thought it was an evenhanded assessment of her performance.",
"an evenhanded meting out of punishment",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"This will ensure an evenhanded , fast-moving overtime that appeals to everyone\u2014so, to compensate, referees will now call pass interference whenever a cornerback blinks. \u2014 Tommy Mcnamara, The New Yorker , 11 Feb. 2022",
"Fox News recently lost Chris Wallace, considered its most evenhanded journalist, who is joining CNN\u2019s streaming service. \u2014 Stephen Battaglio Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 10 Jan. 2022",
"Wallace, whose contract at Fox News ends this month, was considered the most evenhanded journalist at the conservative-leaning Fox News. \u2014 Stephen Battaglio Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 12 Dec. 2021",
"Then a mortal named Kid Cudi wanders by with an evenhanded guest verse, reminding us that this music is still of this world. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Dec. 2021",
"But the tale is told against a solid background of domestic violence, female rivalries and solidarity, and an evenhanded sense of fairness regarding the community in which these events take place. \u2014 Diana Gabaldon, Star Tribune , 17 May 2021",
"But Cale gives every impression of being an evenhanded , terrific storyteller and historian. \u2014 Kevin Dettmar, The New Yorker , 3 Nov. 2021",
"Hosted by the channel\u2019s star science anchor, Sanjay Gupta, the program carries the veneer of an evenhanded approach. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 28 Sep. 2021",
"That would make more difficult the restoration of trust in evenhanded justice that is so essential after former Attorney General William Barr's gross political misuse of the department. \u2014 Donald Ayer And Norman Eisen, CNN , 20 Aug. 2021"
"I thought it was an evenhanded assessment of her performance.",
"an evenhanded meting out of punishment",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"This will ensure an evenhanded , fast-moving overtime that appeals to everyone\u2014so, to compensate, referees will now call pass interference whenever a cornerback blinks. \u2014 Tommy Mcnamara, The New Yorker , 11 Feb. 2022",
"Fox News recently lost Chris Wallace, considered its most evenhanded journalist, who is joining CNN\u2019s streaming service. \u2014 Stephen Battaglio Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 10 Jan. 2022",
"Wallace, whose contract at Fox News ends this month, was considered the most evenhanded journalist at the conservative-leaning Fox News. \u2014 Stephen Battaglio Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 12 Dec. 2021",
"Then a mortal named Kid Cudi wanders by with an evenhanded guest verse, reminding us that this music is still of this world. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Dec. 2021",
"But the tale is told against a solid background of domestic violence, female rivalries and solidarity, and an evenhanded sense of fairness regarding the community in which these events take place. \u2014 Diana Gabaldon, Star Tribune , 17 May 2021",
"But Cale gives every impression of being an evenhanded , terrific storyteller and historian. \u2014 Kevin Dettmar, The New Yorker , 3 Nov. 2021",
"Hosted by the channel\u2019s star science anchor, Sanjay Gupta, the program carries the veneer of an evenhanded approach. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 28 Sep. 2021",
"That would make more difficult the restoration of trust in evenhanded justice that is so essential after former Attorney General William Barr's gross political misuse of the department. \u2014 Donald Ayer And Norman Eisen, CNN , 20 Aug. 2021"
": the latter part and close of the day and early part of the night":[],
": the latter portion":[],
": the period from sunset or the evening meal to bedtime":[],
": the period of an evening's entertainment":[]
},
"examples":[
"Noun",
"We're going out to dinner this evening .",
"He devotes his evenings to charity work.",
"They left on the evening of July 26.",
"We're looking forward to an evening at the theater.",
"several fun-filled evenings of poker",
"He met her in the evening of his life.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"But when Justin shows up at David\u2019s home, the evening goes terribly wrong, turning into a psychological cat-and-mouse game. \u2014 Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel , 22 June 2022",
"Tennis courts, an expansive fitness facility and daily classes keep you busy during the day, while seasonal poolside movie screenings, complete with movie snacks and drinks, make for a relaxing evening activity. \u2014 Anna Haines, Forbes , 20 June 2022",
"Tells us about some eighty-year-old dude called Sasson, who comes every day for evening prayers and on Saturday mornings, too. \u2014 Etgar Keret, The New Yorker , 20 June 2022",
"The capital\u2019s streets were filled with the sound of honking cars and motorcycles as drivers rolled down their windows and cheered, and a smattering of fireworks filled the cloudy evening skies. \u2014 New York Times , 19 June 2022",
"Between Saturday and Sunday, temperatures are not expected to rise past the 80s, with evening and early-morning temperatures in the 50s and 60s. \u2014 Ana Roc\u00edo \u00c1lvarez Br\u00ed\u00f1ez, The Courier-Journal , 17 June 2022",
"They were pictured heading there in a vintage jaguar from Windsor Castle, however no media was allowed to cover the private evening event for just 200 guests. \u2014 Victoria Murphy, Town & Country , 16 June 2022",
"Venerable Scottish ensemble Belle and Sebastian closed out the evening with a delightful set that had their die-hard fans dancing, shouting and sweating under the suburban stars. \u2014 Patrick Foster, Washington Post , 16 June 2022",
"Nevada, though, will likely be the most important state of the evening as who advances in the Republican primary for both the Senate and governorship could have big ramifications come November. \u2014 Alisa Wiersema, ABC News , 14 June 2022",
"During his flight, Trump complained on Twitter that the cable networks were not carrying the roll call (the networks also did not air pre- evening events for the Democratic convention). \u2014 John Fritze, USA TODAY , 24 Aug. 2020",
"Evening temperatures slip back through the 70s with overnight lows in the low-to-mid 60s downtown, upper 50s elsewhere. \u2014 Jason Samenow, Washington Post , 26 Aug. 2017",
"Evening procession: The Feast closes with an procession following the 8 p.m. Mass on Aug. 15. \u2014 Laura Demarco, cleveland.com , 10 Aug. 2017",
"Evening practice brings back high school memories for some Ducks. \u2014 Tyson Alger, OregonLive.com , 9 Aug. 2017",
"Evening entertainment runs to joining locals at the town's ever-hopping Mini Golf Club, open until someone has finally had enough. \u2014 Cnt Editors, CNT , 31 May 2017",
"Evening session tickets are $12 for general admission and $22 for reserved seating. \u2022 \u2014 Steve Fryer, Orange County Register , 19 Jan. 2017"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1782, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Old English \u01e3fnung , from \u01e3fnian to grow toward evening, from \u01e3fen evening; akin to Old High German \u0101band evening and perhaps to Greek epi on":"Noun"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8\u0113v-ni\u014b"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"afterlife",
"afternoon",
"age",
"autumn"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-183921",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
]
},
"evenly":{
"antonyms":[
"indeed",
"nay",
"truly",
"verily",
"yea"
],
"definitions":{
": as likely as not : fifty-fifty":[
"an even chance of winning"
],
": at the very time":[
"raining even as the sun came out"
],
": being a mathematical function such that f(x) = f(\u2212x) where the value remains unchanged if the sign of the independent variable is reversed":[],
": being any of the integers (such as \u22122, 0, and +2) that are divisible by two without leaving a remainder":[],
": being in the same plane or line":[],
": being without break, indentation, or irregularity : smooth":[],
": candid":[],
": equal , fair":[
"an even exchange"
],
": evening":[],
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"an even dollar"
],
": exactly , precisely":[],
": free from variation : uniform":[
"his disposition was even"
],
": fully revenged":[],
": having a horizontal surface : flat":[
"even ground"
],
": in a sound or stable condition":[],
": leaving nothing due on either side : square":[
"we will not be even until you repay my visit"
],
": level sense 4":[],
": marked by an even number":[],
": to a degree that extends : fully , quite":[
"faithful even unto death"
],
": to become even":[],
": to make even":[]
},
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"We finally reached even ground after the long climb.",
"They slowed down and waited for him to draw even .",
"She spoke with a calm, even voice.",
"the even beat of the drum",
"Adverb",
"the blue whale is a huge, even awesome animal by any measure",
"I will love you even to the end of time.",
"Verb",
"even the filling before adding the top layer of the cake",
"the contention that producing more arms will even us with the enemy and therefore make us more secure",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Drain and spread in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes. \u2014 Colu Henry, Vogue , 26 May 2022",
"That will make forming a stable government quite challenging over the coming weeks and maybe even months of negotiation. \u2014 Damon Linker, The Week , 27 Sep. 2021",
"Fukuhara started rehearsing with stunt coordinator John Koyama weeks, maybe even months in advance of the episode to drill the specific beats. \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 11 June 2022",
"As an even conductor of heat, the bowl would encourage a splendid rise. \u2014 Brenda Yenke, cleveland , 9 June 2022",
"After more than a year of steadily rising prices, many Americans are beginning to rethink their spending habits to account for even inflation. \u2014 Jacob Bogage, Washington Post , 9 June 2022",
"Here are the areas with the lowest and highest prices \u2014 Median rent over the course of the past decade has risen by 31%, but increases across the city have not happened at an even rate. \u2014 Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal , 5 June 2022",
"The 57-year-old pilot of the Philadelphia Phillies was fired Friday with his team floundering in the National League East standings, seven games under .500 and an even dozen behind the first-place New York Mets. \u2014 Dan Schlossberg, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"Residents will be assigned watering days based on their addresses: Monday and Friday for odd addresses and Thursday and Sunday for even ones. \u2014 Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times , 1 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"Spreads on Royal Caribbean\u2019s credit-default swaps have more than doubled in six months, according to FactSet, even though occupancy was still significantly capped at the end of last year. \u2014 Laura Forman, WSJ , 26 June 2022",
"In fact, Colonel didn\u2019t even have to go down to the casino. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 25 June 2022",
"Its brick and mortar locations are a playground of quirky styles, and the Soho store even has a secret Herm\u00e8s vault filled to the ceiling with colorful Birkins. \u2014 ELLE , 25 June 2022",
"My husband\u2019s cousin also tragically lost her son a couple of years ago and my sister-in-law took it upon herself to post this on Facebook to let the family know before her cousin even had a chance to call them herself. \u2014 cleveland , 25 June 2022",
"Biden has never expressed great interest in expanding the high court, even when many of his opponents in the 2020 Democratic primary for president were supportive of the reform. \u2014 Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News , 25 June 2022",
"Inflation is bad for the Democrats heading into the midterms even if the President, no matter who is in the White House, only has so much control of the economy. \u2014 Kenneth Rapoza, Forbes , 24 June 2022",
"Even though the nearest commercial airport is about a three-hour drive away, tourism is the main industry in a town that doesn\u2019t even have a proper stoplight; there are two flashing lights and a four-way stop. \u2014 Anna Mazurek, Washington Post , 24 June 2022",
"That\u2019s even though the former has a slightly larger battery than the second. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 24 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The Hawks currently hold a one-game advantage in this first-round series, but the Knicks have a chance to even things up with a road victory this afternoon. \u2014 Alex Kay, Forbes , 30 May 2021",
"The Boston Celtics look to extend their lead in the Eastern Conference playoff series with the Toronto Raptors, while the Raptors try to even things up Saturday, Sept. 5. \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 5 Sep. 2020",
"Thankfully, my financial situation is starting to even out a little bit. \u2014 Arit Johnstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 30 May 2022",
"The second step in your routine is to even out the skin tone and balance the skin. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 May 2022",
"The formula truly just glided onto my skin and all of the ingredients just sunk in, the pigment left very sheer coverage, but enough to even out any of my dark spots. \u2014 Angela Trakoshis, Allure , 18 May 2022",
"Petitgrain heals through its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and citrus rind is rich in antioxidants that help to even out skin tone and fight the signs of aging. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 17 May 2022",
"Jane Campion\u2019s Power of the Dog is a slow-burn boiler that\u2019s robed in foreboding tension, ominous to even its final scene. \u2014 Deanna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR , 16 May 2022",
"Cal State San Marcos (3-5) meets La Sierra (3-2) with a chance to even its record before opening play in the California Collegiate Athletic Association next week against Cal State Los Angeles. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 Feb. 2022"
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for even Adjective level , flat , plane , even , smooth mean having a surface without bends, curves, or irregularities. level applies to a horizontal surface that lies on a line parallel with the horizon. the vast prairies are nearly level flat applies to a surface devoid of noticeable curvatures, prominences, or depressions. the work surface must be flat plane applies to any real or imaginary flat surface in which a straight line between any two points on it lies wholly within that surface. the plane sides of a crystal even applies to a surface that is noticeably flat or level or to a line that is observably straight. trim the hedge so it is even smooth applies especially to a polished surface free of irregularities. a smooth skating rink steady , even , equable mean not varying throughout a course or extent. steady implies lack of fluctuation or interruption of movement. steady progress even suggests a lack of variation in quality or character. an even distribution equable implies lack of extremes or of sudden sharp changes. maintain an equable temper",
"At the Abbey's daily evensong , open to the public, a visitor sits right there as a boys' choir's voices fill the ancient space. \u2014 Nancy Nathan, USA TODAY , 25 Aug. 2017",
"A choral evensong concludes the day\u2019s events at 4 p.m. Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. \u2014 Washington Post , 14 July 2017",
"There are plenty of other things to see and experience as well at the San Francisco cathedral, from evensong services to labyrinth walks, yoga and jazz performances. \u2014 Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News , 1 Jan. 2017"
],
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},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Old English \u01e3fensang , from \u01e3fen evening + sang song":""
": a postulated outcome, condition, or eventuality":[
"in the event that I am not there, call the house"
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": a social occasion or activity":[],
": a subset of the possible outcomes of an experiment":[],
": an adverse or damaging medical occurrence":[
"a heart attack or other cardiac event"
],
": any of the contests in a program of sports":[],
": as it turns out":[],
": in any case":[],
": outcome":[],
": something that happens : occurrence":[],
": the final outcome or determination of a legal action":[],
": the fundamental entity of observed physical reality represented by a point designated by three coordinates of place and one of time in the space-time continuum postulated by the theory of relativity":[]
"Anthrax spores can survive for years under such conditions, spreading the disease beyond the initial event . \u2014 Nileena Velappan, STAT , 28 June 2022",
"For starters, the National Park Service (NPS) did not want to facilitate the event . \u2014 Fox News , 27 June 2022",
"The event drew robust numbers on television, as well for FOX with an average of 4.28 million viewers. \u2014 Maury Brown, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
"At the public event , Baker\u2019s push focused on the state\u2019s seniors, who the governor said are a vulnerable population that could benefit greatly from his $700 million tax plan. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 27 June 2022",
"The 11th annual event benefits University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children\u2019s Hospital. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 26 June 2022",
"The event has raised more than $1.5 million for the foundation. \u2014 Ethan Ehrenhaft, Washington Post , 26 June 2022",
"The 200 finalized a rough U.S. meet for Richardson, who bombed out of the 100-meter competition, her signature event , after just the first round on Thursday night. \u2014 Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY , 26 June 2022",
"The event goes back to 2008, and was hosted one Sunday a month from May to September before the pandemic. \u2014 oregonlive , 26 June 2022"
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for event occurrence , event , incident , episode , circumstance mean something that happens or takes place. occurrence may apply to a happening without intent, volition, or plan. an encounter that was a chance occurrence event usually implies an occurrence of some importance and frequently one having antecedent cause. the events following the assassination incident suggests an occurrence of brief duration or secondary importance. a minor wartime incident episode stresses the distinctiveness or apartness of an incident. a brief romantic episode in a life devoted to work circumstance implies a specific detail attending an action or event as part of its setting or background. couldn't recall the exact circumstances",
"The past month has been eventful for Hiltz, whose partnership with Lululemon was announced on Thursday. \u2014 oregonlive , 25 June 2022",
"Balloon rides are usually not nearly as eventful , providing panoramic views of the Upper Valley. \u2014 Kevin Cullen, BostonGlobe.com , 12 May 2022",
"That's a wrap on the 94th Academy Awards, and what happened behind the scenes might be just as eventful as what made it to the live broadcast. \u2014 Mia Mcniece, PEOPLE.com , 28 Mar. 2022",
"The rest of 2021 was pretty eventful for Texas, too, in ways both welcome and unwanted. \u2014 Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News , 25 Dec. 2021",
"The year has been quite eventful for Gulati and PowerSchool, and if this combination can achieve sector alignment, perhaps nirvana is less aspirational and more realistic for an industry that is bursting with investment. \u2014 Rod Berger, Forbes , 6 Dec. 2021",
"Given that the pandemic interrupted the festivities last year, the farewell scream tour is as eventful as ever for 2021. \u2014 Doug George, chicagotribune.com , 14 Oct. 2021",
"The action follows an eventful opening weekend that saw the Minnesota Timberwolves shock the Memphis Grizzlies on their floor, and the Boston Celtics won on a last second buzzer beater over the Brooklyn Nets in Game One. \u2014 Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Johnson was docked his two fastest laps by IndyCar race control for impeding Rahal and will start 25th Sunday after an eventful weekend for all the wrong reasons. \u2014 Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star , 9 Apr. 2022"
"eventide was their favorite time for enjoying a quiet respite in the backyard",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"East Bluff Trail at Devil's Lake State Park, perched along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, will blow your eventide expectations. \u2014 Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure , 12 Mar. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":""
"He planned carefully and was ready for any eventuality .",
"a cure for that form of cancer seems like a certain eventuality \u2014it's just a matter of time",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"There have been swings that hinted this was on the horizon, an eventuality Adley Rutschman would soon achieve if fans were patient enough to wait. \u2014 Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun , 16 June 2022",
"Goodness is not a constant, and the good fight is not always fought, but there is a strength and a resiliency and an eventuality to vox populi. \u2014 David Marchese, New York Times , 10 June 2022",
"Perhaps planning for this eventuality , AIM\u2019s creators had made the program intentionally difficult to remove. \u2014 Michelle Delgado, Smithsonian Magazine , 16 May 2022",
"But this view has at least one major shortcoming; other than in the simplest of contracts, code cannot necessarily account for every eventuality . \u2014 John Quinn, Forbes , 17 May 2022",
"Unlike in Crimea, the overwhelming majority of people in the Kherson region will oppose any such eventuality , experts said. \u2014 Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News , 5 May 2022",
"But Lynch suggested that Mack\u2019s return was an eventuality . \u2014 Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle , 28 Mar. 2022",
"One benefit here is that the conflict feels more focused, setting up a classic battle of wits between the central duo, with Elena having seemingly calculated each potential scenario and anticipated every eventuality . \u2014 Brian Lowry, CNN , 21 Feb. 2022",
"Most of the largest U.S.-listed Chinese companies have already prepared for this eventuality by making another listing in Hong Kong. \u2014 Jacky Wong, WSJ , 11 Mar. 2022"
"The idea behind the metaverse is that eventually this becomes the next phase of the Internet, in which people socialize and conduct business virtually and need better places to go than Zoom. \u2014 Cameron Sperance, BostonGlobe.com , 3 July 2022",
"At the station, the man eventually agreed to take an alcohol breath test. \u2014 Bruce Geiselman, cleveland , 2 July 2022",
"And, eventually , working as a stripper at the behest of her abusive husband. \u2014 Andy Meek, BGR , 2 July 2022",
"Despite escaping into happy memories of the school dance, Max eventually succumbs to Vecna, who breaks her mind and her bones. \u2014 Helena Andrews-dyer, Washington Post , 2 July 2022",
"The group eventually dispersed and the unlawful assembly deceleration was lifted at around 2:30 a.m. PT. \u2014 Landon Mion, Fox News , 2 July 2022",
"Taylor Swift\u2019s Manhattan apartment, harassing the singer and eventually breaking into the apartment building, according to reports and law enforcement. \u2014 Madeline Halpert, Forbes , 2 July 2022",
"Instead of moving to Italy, Kaye married David, who eventually took over his family\u2019s business. \u2014 Anna Russell, The New Yorker , 2 July 2022",
"The facility in Bryan County, not far from Savannah, will eventually build 300,000 EVs annually. \u2014 Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press , 2 July 2022"
"Low-propensity voters tend to have their say on Election Day, so a drop-off could still eventuate . \u2014 Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner , 3 Jan. 2021",
"These stories eventuate a better kind of amusement \u2014 not indulgence, but the sometimes discomfiting pleasure of being dazzled. \u2014 Hermione Hoby, New York Times , 1 June 2018",
"Woodburn has captained Liverpool's Under-19 team in the UEFA Youth League this season, and will be hopeful the decision to keep him on Merseyside will eventuate into first team appearances. \u2014 SI.com , 18 Jan. 2018",
"Following City's 2-1 triumph at Old Trafford earlier this month, United manager Jose Mourinho let his disdain at the visitors' celebrations known as a scuffle eventuated in the tunnel. \u2014 SI.com , 23 Dec. 2017",
"Pacquiao and his camp had attempted to line up a higher-paying fight with Britain\u2019s Amir Khan in the Middle East which never eventuated , stalling the negotiations for several months. \u2014 Dennis Passa, The Denver Post , 9 Apr. 2017"
"The crime rate is higher now than it has ever been.",
"He's forgotten all he's ever learned about history.",
"Have you ever been to France?",
"She's doing fine and is as pretty as ever .",
"No one has ever seen a better example of woodwork.",
"Has this ever been done before?",
"Did it ever occur to you that I might like more myself?",
"That was the worst movie I ever saw.",
"Technology in recent years has become ever more sophisticated.",
"The deadline draws ever closer.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Arsenal's male and female team jerseys have featured the 'Visit Rwanda' logo on their left sleeve ever since. \u2014 Nimi Princewill, CNN , 24 June 2022",
"Smith debuted with them in 2015 and has played with the Renegades ever since. \u2014 Greg Levinsky, BostonGlobe.com , 24 June 2022",
"The couple previously worked together on the set of Feldstein's 2019 film How to Build a Girl and have been giving us glimpses of their love ever since. \u2014 Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE.com , 23 June 2022",
"The pair met on Tumblr in 2015 and have been close ever since, instantly bonding over their love of (and frustrations with) the Sims 4. \u2014 Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com , 23 June 2022",
"Stephen Roginson, founder and co-owner of Batch Brewing, opened the Detroit company in February 2012 and has been at the 1400 Porter St. location ever since. \u2014 Layla Mcmurtrie, Detroit Free Press , 22 June 2022",
"The 430-foot drop tower ride has been closed ever since as well as Orlando\u2019s Slingshot attraction. \u2014 Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel , 22 June 2022",
"The following month Bitcoin hit its all-time high at around $69,000 and has lost 70% of its value ever since. \u2014 Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune , 22 June 2022",
"For nearly a decade, these yard signs have been a fixture in front of Fishler\u2019s home, ever since a teen treatment program called Eva Carlston Academy moved in next door despite opposition from the neighbors. \u2014 Jessica Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune , 21 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
": any of several chiefly composite plants (such as cudweed) with flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color \u2014 compare pearly everlasting":[],
": continuing for a long time or indefinitely":[],
": eternity":[
"from everlasting"
],
": god sense 1":[
"\u2014 used with the"
],
": having or being flowers or foliage that retain form or color for a long time when dried":[],
": lasting or enduring through all time : eternal":[],
": tediously persistent":[
"the everlasting sympathy-seeker who demands attention",
"that special bond that has existed between mother and child from everlasting",
"people who believe that the magnificence of the natural world is proof of the existence of the Everlasting",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Investors looking to gain upside exposure to emerging Web3 brands would do well by seeking collections activating culture, growing their communities, and establishing everlasting global consumer brands. \u2014 Leeor Shimron, Forbes , 28 June 2022",
"This is not to slight Yao Dogbe, Yetunde Felix-Ukwu and Joel Ashur, all of whom provide giddy portraits of the sleazy manipulation, craven desperation and boundless self-regard inherent in an industry of vanity everlasting . \u2014 Peter Marks, Washington Post , 21 June 2022",
"The Lord is the everlasting God, the creator of the ends of the earth. \u2014 Sophia Caraballo, Woman's Day , 1 June 2022",
"In ancient Rome, a group of young women known as the Vestal Virgins maintained the everlasting flame that burned in the Forum\u2019s Temple of Vesta\u2014a potent symbol of their civilization\u2019s legitimacy and political power. \u2014 Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine , 23 May 2022",
"In this era of the power hitter, of tee shots routinely traveling 350 yards, the 12th hole at Augusta National remains a source of everlasting cruelty. \u2014 Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle , 10 Apr. 2022",
"Cultivating those contributions is to Jurich\u2019s everlasting credit and accounts in large part for the enthusiasm of multiple major donors in the possibility of his return. \u2014 Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal , 3 June 2022",
"This concept, termed \u2018caring for bliss,\u2019 consists of practices that cultivate sukha or a state of unlimited, everlasting inner joy induced by a peaceful state of mind and a compassionate heart. \u2014 Mark Travers, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"In photos of the British royal family over the years, corgis can often be spotted\u2014thanks to Queen Elizabeth's everlasting love of the breed. \u2014 Emily Burack, Town & Country , 23 Apr. 2022",
"Venus et Fleur L\u00e9 Mini rose in round box, $39, venusetfleur.com Impress the host with an (almost) everlasting rose. \u2014 Michaela Bechler, Vogue , 14 Dec. 2017"
": any of several chiefly composite plants (such as cudweed) with flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color \u2014 compare pearly everlasting":[],
": continuing for a long time or indefinitely":[],
": eternity":[
"from everlasting"
],
": god sense 1":[
"\u2014 used with the"
],
": having or being flowers or foliage that retain form or color for a long time when dried":[],
": lasting or enduring through all time : eternal":[],
": tediously persistent":[
"the everlasting sympathy-seeker who demands attention",
"To his everlasting credit, he never once gave in to temptation.",
"valentines typically express the giver's everlasting love and devotion",
"Noun",
"that special bond that has existed between mother and child from everlasting",
"people who believe that the magnificence of the natural world is proof of the existence of the Everlasting",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Investors looking to gain upside exposure to emerging Web3 brands would do well by seeking collections activating culture, growing their communities, and establishing everlasting global consumer brands. \u2014 Leeor Shimron, Forbes , 28 June 2022",
"This is not to slight Yao Dogbe, Yetunde Felix-Ukwu and Joel Ashur, all of whom provide giddy portraits of the sleazy manipulation, craven desperation and boundless self-regard inherent in an industry of vanity everlasting . \u2014 Peter Marks, Washington Post , 21 June 2022",
"The Lord is the everlasting God, the creator of the ends of the earth. \u2014 Sophia Caraballo, Woman's Day , 1 June 2022",
"In ancient Rome, a group of young women known as the Vestal Virgins maintained the everlasting flame that burned in the Forum\u2019s Temple of Vesta\u2014a potent symbol of their civilization\u2019s legitimacy and political power. \u2014 Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine , 23 May 2022",
"In this era of the power hitter, of tee shots routinely traveling 350 yards, the 12th hole at Augusta National remains a source of everlasting cruelty. \u2014 Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle , 10 Apr. 2022",
"Cultivating those contributions is to Jurich\u2019s everlasting credit and accounts in large part for the enthusiasm of multiple major donors in the possibility of his return. \u2014 Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal , 3 June 2022",
"This concept, termed \u2018caring for bliss,\u2019 consists of practices that cultivate sukha or a state of unlimited, everlasting inner joy induced by a peaceful state of mind and a compassionate heart. \u2014 Mark Travers, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"In photos of the British royal family over the years, corgis can often be spotted\u2014thanks to Queen Elizabeth's everlasting love of the breed. \u2014 Emily Burack, Town & Country , 23 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Venus et Fleur L\u00e9 Mini rose in round box, $39, venusetfleur.com Impress the host with an (almost) everlasting rose. \u2014 Michaela Bechler, Vogue , 14 Dec. 2017"
"This is literally how every fast food joint operates, don\u2019t be fooled. \u2014 Kate Gibson, CBS News , 14 Oct. 2019",
"And as a result, that\u2019s going to reduce economic growth and the prosperity of virtually every American and every American family. \u2014 WSJ , 6 June 2017",
"NOW: Every June 1, hurricane season starts anew and locals are prompted to prepare for the worst -- stocking up on water, batteries and nonperishable food, and planning an evacuation route. \u2014 Mike Scott, NOLA.com , 31 May 2017"
"After all, most designs these days are Brazilian cut or feature lots of string and cut-outs every which way . \u2014 Vogue , 2 June 2022",
"Her fear is that progressive voters will split their vote every which way so that none of their candidates will advance. \u2014 Liz Ruskin, Anchorage Daily News , 18 May 2022",
"Rookie outfielders Steven Kwan and Richie Palacios were turned every which way but loose and Shane Bieber failed to register a strikeout for the first time in 86 career starts as the Blue Jays soared to a 8-3 victory. \u2014 Paul Hoynes, cleveland , 7 May 2022",
"On most weekend nights, lines snake every which way as excited customers wait to enter three new concepts that recently opened in one long building. \u2014 Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic , 7 Apr. 2022",
"In these films and others, cameras point every which way to capture the artists on the stage and the crowd below. \u2014 Peter Tonguette, WSJ , 6 Apr. 2022",
"The Ukrainian ones show the enemy controlling only filaments of highways, the Russian ones show broad arrows swooping every which way . \u2014 Richard Brookhiser, National Review , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Covey\u2019s vision is of nature at risk, yet nonetheless growing abundantly and every which way . \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Cascading canons move those robes every which way , creating a glorious visual effect. \u2014 Lauren Warnecke, chicagotribune.com , 3 Mar. 2022"
": encountered or used routinely or typically : ordinary":[
"everyday clothes"
]
},
"examples":[
"Don't let the problems of everyday life get you down.",
"we're just an everyday family, with a dog and a cat and bills to pay",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Applying a coat or two of clear polish can help protect them against everyday wear and tear. \u2014 Tiffany Dodson And Melody Leibner, Harper's BAZAAR , 24 June 2022",
"The decision was met with anger and grief online \u2014 from prominent politicians, activists for reproductive rights, and everyday women and birthing people. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 24 June 2022",
"In this spirit, Mr. Farnsworth insists that the Socratic method is nothing rare or exotic, just everyday common sense and simple logic. \u2014 Martha Bayles, WSJ , 24 June 2022",
"In an interview, Mr. Metz talked about advances in technology and the challenges in translating complicated subjects for everyday readers. \u2014 New York Times , 23 June 2022",
"These humble landmarks are vestiges of early European settlers and the tough realities of everyday living. \u2014 Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor , 22 June 2022",
"Clinics that provide abortions also provide crucial reproductive care such as puberty blockers and hormones, a resource many trans people rely on for everyday healthcare. \u2014 Carrie Siubutt, Fortune , 22 June 2022",
"The treatment from OxfordVR uses virtual reality headsets to guide patients through everyday situations like going to a store, riding a bus, or visiting a doctor\u2019s office which can cause fear and anxiety for those suffering from psychosis. \u2014 Iain Martin, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"Finding joy in your everyday routine and feeling an overall sense of happiness towards your life are two goals many strive for (and often attain). \u2014 Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day , 22 June 2022"
"despite his superstar status, in his movies the actor is able to play the role of an everyman quite convincingly",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"After his plane crashes in the Pacific, Hanks's everyman washes up on an uninhabited island and is forced to fend for himself for months, all alone\u2013except for Wilson. \u2014 Emma Dibdin, Town & Country , 17 June 2022",
"But in December 2013, the inconvenience of his father\u2019s lottery habit gave Sullivan an idea to profit from the everyman dream to get rich quick. \u2014 Will Yakowicz, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"McDermott finds a frighteningly effective balance between a magnanimous everyman who would be a scout leader and a deranged man who gives in to his darkest impulses of murdering and strangling women. \u2014 Keith Nelson, Men's Health , 30 May 2022",
"Veteran actor Fred Ward, who parlayed rugged everyman looks into a lengthy career playing everything from historic American heroes to a monster-fighting repairman, has died, his representative said Friday. \u2014 Diana Dasrath, NBC News , 13 May 2022",
"Was the typically tranquil Scheffler, with his everyman nonchalance, about to wilt under the pressure? \u2014 New York Times , 10 Apr. 2022",
"Jim Gaffigan has become one of the most reliable everyman comic voices of the 21st century. \u2014 Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Curtis says his instinct for the home was always to infuse more color and go larger than life, but Linklater instructed him that the house needed to be almost painfully average and dull \u2014 to reflect the film\u2019s everyman framing. \u2014 Wilson Chapman, Variety , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Also, despite his wealth and power, Brooks has an everyman appeal that continues to be his forte. \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 30 Mar. 2022"
"His new book is anxiously awaited by fans everywhere .",
"I seem to hear his music everywhere these days!",
"We went everywhere we could.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"Yet content is everywhere , and standing out from the crowd is a real challenge. \u2014 John Hall, Forbes , 26 June 2022",
"Bad prose is everywhere , and no impediment to popularity. \u2014 New York Times , 26 June 2022",
"From fashion week to fashion insiders' closets, kelly and citrus greens are everywhere . \u2014 Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR , 24 June 2022",
"The signs of the devastating crisis are everywhere , including medicine shortages at hospitals and businesses on the brink of closure. \u2014 Hafeel Farisz, Washington Post , 23 June 2022",
"The group was everywhere , and everyone seemed to be into them. \u2014 E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker , 21 June 2022",
"According to Nick Drewe, a trend forecaster and founder of coupon website WeThrift, butterfly nails are going to be everywhere this season due to its universal appeal. \u2014 Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour , 17 June 2022",
"These days, Membre\u00f1o has the luxury of spending more time relaxing in his hammock, but everywhere are reminders of a family apart. \u2014 Soudi Jim\u00e9nez, Los Angeles Times , 17 June 2022",
"For seven-year-old Holland Nicole Moreno, the risk of exposure is everywhere . \u2014 Quartz , 16 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"It\u2019s not so easy to warm to James, a toxic belch that causes cancer of the everywhere . \u2014 Brian Moylan, Vulture , 20 Oct. 2021"
"Unlike Bush, who was part of a political dynasty, Palin presented herself in stark contrast as an everywoman positioned outside the federal political machine. \u2014 Julian Zelizer, CNN , 13 May 2022",
"Relatable everywoman Jennifer Lawrence is having a baby. \u2014 Jeva Lange, The Week , 9 Sep. 2021",
"This is the magic of Oh\u2019s performance \u2014 to portray an ivory tower English professor as an everywoman . \u2014 Nancy Wang Yuen, Los Angeles Times , 20 Aug. 2021",
"The sweet, plucky matriarch and one-woman support squad appeals greatly to female viewers as the ultimate everywoman . \u2014 Dan Snierson, EW.com , 14 July 2021",
"There are those who want to lift her up as an everywoman who blazes the trail for the rest of us. \u2014 Caroline Siegrist, Washington Post , 28 Oct. 2020",
"Such characters couldn\u2019t be everyman or everywoman , but only a very specific kind of man or woman who stood in for a very particular and marginalized community. \u2014 John L. Jackson Jr. Los Angeles Times (tns), Star Tribune , 17 Sep. 2020",
"But despite her chicer moments, Miranda\u2019s wardrobe was designed to position her as the show\u2019s everywoman , not the ingenue. \u2014 Glamour , 15 Oct. 2019",
"Amy\u2019s lament is that of an everywoman , but her actions are those of a psychopath. \u2014 Nora Caplan-bricker, The New Yorker , 13 Nov. 2019"
": to recover (property) from a person by legal process":[]
},
"examples":[
"His landlord has threatened to evict him if he doesn't pay the rent soon.",
"They were evicted from their apartment.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Harmon Johnson said Urban League staff have also noticed an increase in landlords trying to evict tenants for basic violations. \u2014 oregonlive , 28 May 2022",
"The Nooksack Indian Tribe has taken steps in recent years to evict residents from tribal housing who the tribe states are not authentic members. \u2014 Bill Keveney, USA TODAY , 3 Feb. 2022",
"Cohen and her family are among the few Jewish residents living in Sheikh Jarrah, where a pro-settler Israeli organization has been attempting for years to evict Palestinian residents. \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Dec. 2021",
"Now, as the Israeli government prepares to evict several hundred Palestinian residents from the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, Palestinian activists and their supporters are crying out for justice. \u2014 Jacob Silverman, The New Republic , 10 May 2021",
"That has been the complaint against Michael Campesino, who has bought numerous apartment complexes in the Mission District and is facing multiple lawsuits over his efforts to evict the residents. \u2014 Alexei Koseff, San Francisco Chronicle , 31 Mar. 2021",
"The complex didn\u2019t wait for the moratorium to end before filing court papers to evict her. \u2014 Alan Judd, ajc , 13 June 2022",
"In 2016, the company sent armed guards and bulldozers to evict 60 families from makeshift houses built on the dusty edge of a sugar plantation in El Seibo, one of the poorest and most remote corners of the Dominican Republic. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 4 Oct. 2021",
"In 2016, the company sent armed guards and bulldozers to evict 60 families from makeshift houses built on the dusty edge of a sugar plantation in El Seibo, one of the poorest and most remote corners of the Dominican Republic. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Oct. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Late Latin evictus , past participle of evincere , from Latin, to vanquish, win a point \u2014 more at evince":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"i-\u02c8vikt"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for evict eject , expel , oust , evict mean to drive or force out. eject carries an especially strong implication of throwing or thrusting out from within as a physical action. ejected an obnoxious patron from the bar expel stresses a thrusting out or driving away especially permanently which need not be physical. a student expelled from college oust implies removal or dispossession by power of the law or by force or compulsion. police ousted the squatters evict chiefly applies to turning out of house and home. evicted for nonpayment of rent",
"There is no evidence that these devices actually work.",
"He has been unable to find evidence to support his theory.",
"Investigators could find no evidence linking him to the crime.",
"The jury had a great deal of evidence to sort through before reaching a verdict.",
"There is not a scrap of evidence in her favor.",
"Anything you say may be used as evidence against you.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Ukraine said the truckers were at a gas station when it was hit by a Russian airstrike in March, but Lukashenko claimed the organs were cut out of their bodies to hide evidence that they were shot. \u2014 Maria Grazia Murru, BostonGlobe.com , 2 July 2022",
"Brown was charged with kidnapping, felon in possession of a firearm, second-degree domestic battering, terroristic threatening, fleeing and tampering with evidence . \u2014 John Lynch, Arkansas Online , 2 July 2022",
"Using a special service to erase evidence of your activities from the internet. \u2014 Camryn Pak, San Francisco Chronicle , 2 July 2022",
"The families complained the district attorney has dodged their questions and has refused to release evidence including 911 calls and surveillance footage. \u2014 Laura Romero, ABC News , 1 July 2022",
"This capability is fundamental for describing corrective recommendations in a human-readable way with clear evidence that mitigates uncertainty and risk. \u2014 Aj Abdallat, Forbes , 1 July 2022",
"Before the changes, humanitarian parole applicants were instructed to submit third-party evidence that specifically named them as targets of serious harm. \u2014 Camilo Montoya-galvez, CBS News , 1 July 2022",
"The Centers for Disease Control is investigating a multi-state outbreak of Listeria with evidence pointing to a possible link with people who live or have visited Florida. \u2014 Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al , 1 July 2022",
"The earlier gun was quickly claimed by its owner, while this one, a Springfield Hellcat 9mm pistol with 13 rounds, was placed in an evidence locker for safekeeping while police continued contacting the owner, a Mishawaka, Ind., man, 39. \u2014 Thomas Jewell, cleveland , 1 July 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"How these brands evidence their protest is as varied as the companies themselves. \u2014 Simon Mainwaring, Forbes , 7 Mar. 2022",
"Presumably there is a 24 YO in the works that will evidence a similar DNA. \u2014 Joseph V Micallef, Forbes , 21 Dec. 2021",
"But would evidence obtained through genetic genealogy be allowed in court? \u2014 CBS News , 20 Nov. 2021",
"The agreement expands Boeing\u2019s presence in a market dominated by Airbus, and adds to evidence the narrow-body workhorse is rebounding from groundings caused by two deadly crashes. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 18 Nov. 2021",
"It is expected to evidence a sharp deceleration from the robust second-quarter growth with supply chain disruptions and the Delta variant weighing on activity. \u2014 Bill Stone, Forbes , 24 Oct. 2021",
"If so, what metrics are being used to evidence the objectives? \u2014 Robert G. Eccles, Forbes , 19 Sep. 2021",
"Prosecutors did point to evidence the government said showed fraud. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 July 2021",
"Negative outcomes are not necessarily predictable from prior experimentation, and clinical trials cannot be wholly relied upon to evidence low-incidence adverse events. \u2014 Nicolas Noulin, Scientific American , 5 May 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
"circa 1610, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8e-v\u0259-d\u0259n(t)s",
"\u02c8e-v\u0259-d\u0259ns, -\u02ccdens",
"\u02c8e-v\u0259-d\u0259ns",
"-v\u0259-\u02ccden(t)s"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for evidence Verb show , manifest , evidence , evince , demonstrate mean to reveal outwardly or make apparent. show is the general term but sometimes implies that what is revealed must be gained by inference from acts, looks, or words. careful not to show his true feelings manifest implies a plainer, more immediate revelation. manifested musical ability at an early age evidence suggests serving as proof of the actuality or existence of something. a commitment evidenced by years of loyal service evince implies a showing by outward marks or signs. evinced not the slightest fear demonstrate implies showing by action or by display of feeling. demonstrated their approval by loud applause",
"synonyms":[
"attestation",
"confirmation",
"corroboration",
"documentation",
"proof",
"substantiation",
"testament",
"testimonial",
"testimony",
"validation",
"voucher",
"witness"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-205613",
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
]
},
"evident":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": clear to the vision or understanding":[]
},
"examples":[
"She spoke with evident anguish about the death of her son.",
"The problems have been evident for quite some time.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"To prevent future tragedies, there is an evident to-do list. \u2014 Christopher Colwell, Scientific American , 22 June 2022",
"The signs of strain in the system have been evident for weeks. \u2014 Lori Aratani, Anchorage Daily News , 21 June 2022",
"Early on, the Skyline Hills resident recognized the racial disparities evident in his southeastern San Diego neighborhood and began fighting to correct them. \u2014 Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune , 21 June 2022",
"The production seems to have been undertaken during a time of relatively strict pandemic restrictions, evident in the cavernous sets, the sparsely populated scenes and the social distancing among the actors. \u2014 Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times , 17 June 2022",
"That much seemed evident from the affidavit the agency lodged on March 9, 2018, asking a court for permission to dig up a Pennsylvania hillside in search of Civil War gold. \u2014 Chris Heath, The Atlantic , 17 June 2022",
"The concern on Thursday was evident outside the stock market, too. \u2014 New York Times , 16 June 2022",
"Again, our dividend-up, share-price-up pattern is glaringly evident . \u2014 Brett Owens, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"Loeffler has dedicated the intervening, pouting-free year to building and orchestrating something politically consequential, evident in the results of Georgia\u2019s recent primaries. ... \u2014 Jack Fowler, National Review , 14 June 2022"
"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin evident-, evidens , from e- + vident-, videns , present participle of vid\u0113re to see \u2014 more at wit":""
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for evident evident , manifest , patent , distinct , obvious , apparent , plain , clear mean readily perceived or apprehended. evident implies presence of visible signs that lead one to a definite conclusion. an evident fondness for sweets manifest implies an external display so evident that little or no inference is required. manifest hostility patent applies to a cause, effect, or significant feature that is clear and unmistakable once attention has been directed to it. patent defects distinct implies such sharpness of outline or definition that no unusual effort to see or hear or comprehend is required. a distinct refusal obvious implies such ease in discovering that it often suggests conspicuousness or little need for perspicacity in the observer. the obvious solution apparent is very close to evident except that it may imply more conscious exercise of inference. for no apparent reason plain suggests lack of intricacy, complexity, or elaboration. her feelings about him are plain clear implies an absence of anything that confuses the mind or obscures the pattern. a clear explanation",
"The evidential standard is not \u2018beyond a reasonable doubt,\u2019 as in a criminal case. \u2014 The New Yorker , 3 June 2022",
"Motion can be detected at distances up to 30 feet away and activity is automatically recorded for evidential purposes. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 12 Dec. 2021",
"The result is 7-Eleven\u2019s evidential pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance: five videos of what appear to be confrontations between Mr. Matsumoto and various customers in the parking lot. \u2014 New York Times , 6 May 2021",
"Those holes soak up fingerprints like a sponge, quickly obscuring evidential marks from even the most meticulous forensic expert. \u2014 Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American , 11 Nov. 2015",
"The devices are extremely reliable when properly calibrated and maintained, and the discrepancies do not appear to directly impact or deal with the results of the evidential tests, according to police. \u2014 Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press , 15 Jan. 2020",
"However, my overall assessment is that the evidential situation has been weakened to such an extent that there is no longer any reason to continue the investigation. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 20 Nov. 2019",
"Other equipment is used to measure the friction of the roadway, slopes and to interpret/measure other evidential facts for their reconstructions. \u2014 Kieran Nicholson, The Denver Post , 17 June 2019"
"The evidentiary portion of Doughty\u2019s trial lasted less than two full days. \u2014 Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun , 24 June 2022",
"What has gotten press coverage is that the prosecutors are using the rappers\u2019 lyrics against them in an evidentiary manner. \u2014 Josh Wilson, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"The questionable testimony from Billiot came on the second day of an evidentiary hearing on those motions in open court. \u2014 Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune , 17 May 2022",
"In the filing, Tully asks for there to be an evidentiary hearing where attorneys can question multiple forensic examiners, FBI special agents involved in the case, two federal prosecutors, two witnesses and others. \u2014 Sonia Moghe, CNN , 3 May 2022",
"In a March 15 evidentiary hearing in front of the Foreign Affairs Committee, called in the wake of the invasion, witnesses and members of parliament discussed the novel use of privacy laws by oligarchs. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Mar. 2022",
"It\u2019s a stock market theory that is more self-fulfilling than evidentiary . \u2014 Jon Markman, Forbes , 5 May 2022",
"One Massachusetts exoneree, Gary Cifizzari, served 35 years for a conviction based entirely on the comparison of bitemarks \u2014 an evidentiary technique that is no longer considered scientifically sound. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 30 Apr. 2022",
"Under criminal procedures, prosecutors may oppose Cunningham\u2019s request, and Judge Robert Wilbrandt would consider whether to dismiss it or hold an evidentiary hearing, according to Illinois Legal Aid Online. \u2014 Robert Mccoppin, chicagotribune.com , 4 Apr. 2022"
"Evidently you and I have different feelings on this issue.",
"\u201cWe seem to have different feelings on this issue.\u201d \u201c Evidently !\u201d",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But by then DeSantis had evidently decided that much of the media was not worth trying to convince. \u2014 Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker , 20 June 2022",
"The Utah Inland Port Authority swooped in with the highest offer, evidently to the frustration of SLGW\u2019s operators. \u2014 Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune , 17 June 2022",
"Rich people are evidently running out of things to spend money on. \u2014 Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver , 15 June 2022",
"My ex was evidently surfing Facebook recently, found us, and now wants to meet his son. \u2014 Tribune News Service, al , 1 June 2022",
"The crowd was friendly and enthusiastic, excited about Whitters in general, though evidently not familiar with her entire catalogue. \u2014 Kelefa Sanneh, The New Yorker , 13 June 2022",
"Pro Football Focus is evidently not included in that group. \u2014 Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic , 9 June 2022",
"House speaker Nancy Pelosi evidently received the message and has been stalling House passage of the bill for the past month. \u2014 The Editors, National Review , 9 June 2022",
"One indication of her lack of status is that your hospital\u2019s risk managers evidently decided that the institution could safely eject her without being held accountable for the consequences. \u2014 New York Times , 7 June 2022"
"our free will allows us to choose between good and evil",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"But remember: Bose\u2013Einstein condensates are not evil . \u2014 Thilo St\u00f6ferle, Ars Technica , 18 July 2017",
"John Robert Lindsey made a properly evil Monostatos (a dead ringer for the vampire Nosferatu), accompanied by terrifying dogs rather than slaves. \u2014 Janelle Gelfand, Cincinnati.com , 16 July 2017",
"The Nazis and the Holocaust truly show the entire scope of humanity, at its most evil and its most resilient. \u2014 The Editors, Smithsonian , 2 May 2017",
"Pamina has the short bob hairdo of flapper-era star Louise Brooks, the birdcatcher is a Buster Keaton-style Papageno and the evil Monostatos reminds of Nosferatu. \u2014 Janelle Gelfand, Cincinnati.com , 6 July 2017",
"The Master's return isn't blockbuster enough for me, even with the good versus evil Superman III undertones in his cheeky exchanges with Missy. \u2014 Kelly Fiveash, Ars Technica , 3 July 2017",
"Well, not evil , really, but more bureaucratic, legalistic b.s. \u2014 Aaron Pressman, Fortune , 30 June 2017",
"The show unites Daredevil (Charlie Cox), Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), Luke Cage (Mike Colter) and Iron Fist (Finn Jones) to battle the Hand, a band of evil mystical ninjas. \u2014 Pacific, Pacific San Diego Magazine , 15 June 2017",
"Here, Goron is summoned by his king to fight evil forces threatening their kingdom. \u2014 Redbook , 10 May 2017",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Eerie slide guitar music and a haunting theme song reminiscent of a David Lynch movie add to the unreal banality of the evil revealed. \u2014 Globe Correspondent, BostonGlobe.com , 9 June 2022",
"And this sounds a little academic, but maybe Victor, way down deep, knows that Henry is the source of the evil . \u2014 Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter , 8 June 2022",
"Where the good become heroes and the evil become villains? \u2014 Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE.com , 7 June 2022",
"Mental illness and choosing to do evil are different entities that only rarely overlap. \u2014 WSJ , 25 May 2022",
"Weirdness encompasses all the bipolar properties of our existence, its beauty and ugliness, kindness and cruelty, good and evil . \u2014 John Horgan, Scientific American , 14 June 2022",
"The painting is part of the artist\u2019s series exploring science-fiction struggles between the Mounds and the Vegans, proxies for universal forces of good and evil . \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 12 June 2022",
"For site administrators, this means an ongoing struggle between good and evil . \u2014 Arturs Kruze, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"Through interviews and recreations, the series will follow people from all faiths who have faced off against malignant beings through exorcisms and those who are on the front lines of the battle between good and evil . \u2014 Jennifer Maas, Variety , 23 May 2022"
"On the day that Smart Works was announced as one of Meghan's royal patronages, the duchess paid the charity a visit while wearing this climber with evil eye charms. \u2014 Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country , 3 June 2022",
"Plus, in a last-minute extravagance by my partner, the evil eye studs. \u2014 Mariam Rahmani, Los Angeles Times , 21 Apr. 2022",
"On top of the exquisite craftsmanship, the dress incorporated sweet personal details: the bride\u2019s mother added an evil eye as a talisman for her daughter, along with a message that the Valentino team stitched into the wedding gown using blue thread. \u2014 Kerry Mcdermott, Vogue , 10 Apr. 2022",
"So potent that the stone stands in for the evil eye , warding off jealousy, a blank blue eye open and unblinking. \u2014 Mariam Rahmani, Los Angeles Times , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Sewn into the dress at the request of Peltz' mother, former fashion model Claudia Heffner Peltz, was an evil eye talisman (a charm intended to ward off the curse of jealousy) and a private message in blue thread. \u2014 Leah Dolan, CNN , 11 Apr. 2022",
"Rayn\u2019s line also features a modernized take on the evil eye amulet, long a symbol of warding off maleficence. \u2014 Malina Saval, Variety , 24 Mar. 2022",
"The Rich History of Kohl as a Sacred Practice In South Asia, traditional kohl transcends surface-level beauty and is often used as a form of protection against the evil eye , a jealous gaze believed to cause fatalistic harm and injury. \u2014 Stephanie Gonot, Allure , 20 Mar. 2022",
"The diamond\u2019s shape was inspired by the Middle Eastern palm symbol of Khamsa, often used in jewelry and wall hangings as a talisman to ward off the evil eye . \u2014 Ashley Stimpson, Popular Mechanics , 24 Jan. 2022"
"Imagine an evildoer that wants to make trouble for self-driving cars. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
"The Mission follows a group of scientists aiming to thwart the plans of an evildoer and is highlighted by a car chase through the desert, which was shot over five days last summer. \u2014 Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter , 24 Feb. 2022",
"There\u2019s no all-encompassing darkness threatening to swallow a peaceful realm, no sinister spiritualist coveting the soul of an innocent waif, and certainly no power-hungry evildoer plotting to usurp a mighty crown. \u2014 Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter , 15 Feb. 2022",
"An evildoer might focus on a particular set of self-driving cars made by company X. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 19 Oct. 2021",
"The evildoer would presumably have the AI driving system be on constant alert for anyone approaching the vehicle, and then have the self-driving car skirt away (or try to drive at the person). \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 19 Oct. 2021",
"If a malicious evildoer was somehow able to take command of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) such as self-driving cars, the outcome could be disastrous. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 19 Oct. 2021",
"Majors is clearly delighted to be playing an evildoer . \u2014 Eliana Dockterman, Time , 16 July 2021",
"Suppose though the evildoer cracks through the locks. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 16 June 2021"
"a book that ponders the question of the presence of evildoing in a universe controlled by a benevolent Supreme Being",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"There\u2019s at least one bit featuring the main villains (led by Bobby Cannavale, again starring with McCarthy after Spy and Superintelligence) chatting about their evildoing that reminded me of The Phantom. \u2014 Scott Mendelson, Forbes , 6 May 2021",
"The idea is that those investigating the president are the witch hunters, determined to accuse Trump and his associates of evildoings . \u2014 Karen Heller, Washington Post , 31 Oct. 2019"
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"Adjective",
"She drank an evil potion.",
"The city has fallen on evil days.",
"It was an evil omen.",
"Noun",
"the battle of good versus evil",
"our free will allows us to choose between good and evil",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"But remember: Bose\u2013Einstein condensates are not evil . \u2014 Thilo St\u00f6ferle, Ars Technica , 18 July 2017",
"John Robert Lindsey made a properly evil Monostatos (a dead ringer for the vampire Nosferatu), accompanied by terrifying dogs rather than slaves. \u2014 Janelle Gelfand, Cincinnati.com , 16 July 2017",
"The Nazis and the Holocaust truly show the entire scope of humanity, at its most evil and its most resilient. \u2014 The Editors, Smithsonian , 2 May 2017",
"Pamina has the short bob hairdo of flapper-era star Louise Brooks, the birdcatcher is a Buster Keaton-style Papageno and the evil Monostatos reminds of Nosferatu. \u2014 Janelle Gelfand, Cincinnati.com , 6 July 2017",
"The Master's return isn't blockbuster enough for me, even with the good versus evil Superman III undertones in his cheeky exchanges with Missy. \u2014 Kelly Fiveash, Ars Technica , 3 July 2017",
"Well, not evil , really, but more bureaucratic, legalistic b.s. \u2014 Aaron Pressman, Fortune , 30 June 2017",
"The show unites Daredevil (Charlie Cox), Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), Luke Cage (Mike Colter) and Iron Fist (Finn Jones) to battle the Hand, a band of evil mystical ninjas. \u2014 Pacific, Pacific San Diego Magazine , 15 June 2017",
"Here, Goron is summoned by his king to fight evil forces threatening their kingdom. \u2014 Redbook , 10 May 2017",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Eerie slide guitar music and a haunting theme song reminiscent of a David Lynch movie add to the unreal banality of the evil revealed. \u2014 Globe Correspondent, BostonGlobe.com , 9 June 2022",
"And this sounds a little academic, but maybe Victor, way down deep, knows that Henry is the source of the evil . \u2014 Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter , 8 June 2022",
"Where the good become heroes and the evil become villains? \u2014 Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE.com , 7 June 2022",
"Mental illness and choosing to do evil are different entities that only rarely overlap. \u2014 WSJ , 25 May 2022",
"Weirdness encompasses all the bipolar properties of our existence, its beauty and ugliness, kindness and cruelty, good and evil . \u2014 John Horgan, Scientific American , 14 June 2022",
"The painting is part of the artist\u2019s series exploring science-fiction struggles between the Mounds and the Vegans, proxies for universal forces of good and evil . \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 12 June 2022",
"For site administrators, this means an ongoing struggle between good and evil . \u2014 Arturs Kruze, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"Through interviews and recreations, the series will follow people from all faiths who have faced off against malignant beings through exorcisms and those who are on the front lines of the battle between good and evil . \u2014 Jennifer Maas, Variety , 23 May 2022"
"She evinced an interest in art at an early age.",
"the teenager caught shoplifting seemed to evince no remorse",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"These candidates also evince another hallmark of Trumpery: purveying dishonesty and disinformation. \u2014 Norman Eisen And Colby Galliher, CNN , 10 May 2022",
"But federal endorsement of organizational policies that require employees to choose between conscience and livelihood does not exactly evince a civil libertarian spirit. \u2014 Bonnie Kristian, The Week , 20 Apr. 2022",
"My use of force has to evince hostility against the United States, the American people, and/or their government. \u2014 Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review , 5 Mar. 2022",
"Record-breaking inflation and shortages evince the wisdom of Mr. Manchin\u2019s counsel to slow the process so the economy can digest the Covid spending. \u2014 Bobby Jindal, WSJ , 20 Dec. 2021",
"Matrix practically draws blood in its bid to evince ecstasy, physical, spiritual, and emotional. \u2014 Hillary Kelly, Vulture , 15 Dec. 2021",
"But such tedious accounting, Kang argues, doesn\u2019t necessarily evince a definitive balance. \u2014 Marella Gayla, The New Yorker , 20 Oct. 2021",
"Indeed, that is the only way to evince systematically the differentials. \u2014 Harry G. Broadman, Forbes , 29 Aug. 2021",
"Sparkly, eye-catching platforms and high heels \u2014 in metallic leather or shimmering sequins \u2014 evince a sense of optimism. \u2014 New York Times , 17 Aug. 2021"
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for evince show , manifest , evidence , evince , demonstrate mean to reveal outwardly or make apparent. show is the general term but sometimes implies that what is revealed must be gained by inference from acts, looks, or words. careful not to show his true feelings manifest implies a plainer, more immediate revelation. manifested musical ability at an early age evidence suggests serving as proof of the actuality or existence of something. a commitment evidenced by years of loyal service evince implies a showing by outward marks or signs. evinced not the slightest fear demonstrate implies showing by action or by display of feeling. demonstrated their approval by loud applause",
"And an expansive decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen may eviscerate almost all forms of state regulation of guns. \u2014 Walter Shapiro, The New Republic , 26 May 2022",
"Now Mossad asks Skorzeny to eviscerate Nasser\u2019s program from the inside. \u2014 John Hopewell, Variety , 18 May 2022",
"Lawmakers should oppose this bill because that one word would eviscerate the property rights of thousands of Bay Staters without compensation. \u2014 John Laidler, BostonGlobe.com , 25 Feb. 2022",
"Eventually, order was restored, but not by Ukrainians; rather, by the conquering Bolsheviks, who promptly proceeded to eviscerate the nation. \u2014 David A. Andelman, CNN , 22 Feb. 2022",
"For all its touted aspirations to compile a comprehensive, definitive account of the Capitol riot, the committee\u2019s paramount objective is to eviscerate Donald Trump as a force in American politics. \u2014 Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review , 13 Feb. 2022",
"The latest demonstration of the extraordinary power the 6-3 conservative majority on the court could wield over Democratic presidents for years took place with Republicans already laying plans to eviscerate Biden's White House next year. \u2014 Stephen Collinson, CNN , 14 Jan. 2022",
"The Islamic Republic has displayed an uncanny ability to advance its aspirations and eviscerate American red lines with impunity. \u2014 Reuel Marc Gerecht And Ray Takeyh, WSJ , 28 Nov. 2021",
"Stubborn inflation is threatening to eviscerate the value of raises, while workers\u2019 savings, in part from sizable government checks during the pandemic, are evaporating. \u2014 Washington Post , 15 Dec. 2021"
"Advances in the new science of evolutionary developmental biology\u2014dubbed \" evo-devo \" for short\u2014have enabled biologists to see beyond the external beauty of organic forms into the mechanisms that shape their diversity.",
"rich evocations of the sights, sounds, and smells of the carnival",
"the evocation of a simpler time",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Behind the design: Early discussions and image exchanges with Torzo revolved around the photographer Luigi Ghirri\u2019s distinctive approach to light and evocation of memory. \u2014 Amy Verner, Vogue , 23 June 2022",
"That film was lyrical and impressionistic, drawing comparisons to Terrence Malick in its evocation of a troubled childhood in the blazing heat of a rural landscape. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 2 June 2022",
"And so many of his ideas are inspired, like adding the forlorn country lilt of an accordionist (Veli Kujala) to the scene in which Hamlet corrals a traveling troupe of actors to put on an evocation of his father\u2019s murder. \u2014 New York Times , 15 May 2022",
"But Donatello\u2019s evocation of youth, restrained force, grace and hedonistic beauty all spoke to a new vision of the sovereign human figure occupying a central place in the world. \u2014 Sebastian Smee, Washington Post , 13 May 2022",
"Zelenskyy, who is Jewish, found a more mixed reception in the Israeli Knesset, where his evocation of the actions of Nazi Germany drew criticism from some lawmakers and the media. \u2014 Byguy Davies, ABC News , 30 Apr. 2022",
"And the evocation of memories of a supposedly glorious colonial past in Algeria. \u2014 New York Times , 19 Mar. 2022",
"Essayist Phil Christman introduces his new collection of essays, How to Be Normal, with an evocation of the malaise-ridden DIY mood. \u2014 Chris Lehmann, The New Republic , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Yet the structural elegance of the painting does not detract from its evocation of a furtive and graceful animal in action on a glistening winter night. \u2014 Sanford Schwartz, The New York Review of Books , 14 May 2020"
"Instead of another call where participants stare blankly at a gallery of faces, employing a virtual breakout room can offer a more immersive and engaging experience, evocative of brainstorming in a room together. \u2014 Max Silber, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"The songs are off-center and withdrawn, evocative of lonely nights spent watching the dots on a phone screen appear and vanish. \u2014 Sheldon Pearce, The New Yorker , 16 June 2022",
"The Duffers draw primarily from the iconographic genre of the '70s and '80s for Stranger Things, which makes sense for a show so evocative of Amblin-style suburbs. \u2014 Randall Colburn, EW.com , 31 May 2022",
"Upon entering the theater, the vibrant colors of the set (designed by Regina Garc\u00eda) transport the audience into a whimsical storybook setting, with an urban landscape rendered in a style evocative of a watercolor painting. \u2014 Emily Mcclanathan, Chicago Tribune , 24 Apr. 2022",
"The film does an unusually evocative job of mixing straightforward talking-heads interviews, conducted recently, with archival footage of Chicago of the \u201860s and early \u201870s. \u2014 Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune , 8 June 2022",
"Engaging driving dynamics and an evocative aesthetic are calling cards. \u2014 Nicholas Wallace, Car and Driver , 7 June 2022",
"Ken\u2019s inspired original songs and Christina\u2019s evocative artwork and spoken word poetry, celebrating faith, family, and the joy of expansive Black and Afro-Latina artistry. \u2014 Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal , 3 June 2022",
"With its surprising turns from one voice-over to the next, the film presents a swirling, evocative variety of insights. \u2014 The New Yorker , 1 June 2022"
"The set was, of course, intended to evoke Grant's rolling landscapes. \u2014 Thomas Adamson, ajc , 24 June 2022",
"Mehretu is known for complex abstract images that evoke vast landscapes and deep spaces, with networks of lines, patterns, and colors that appear to zoom across and through her images at high velocity. \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 31 Mar. 2022",
"The song and video both evoke a sense of grittiness with the black and white color palette with visual distortions complimenting the song\u2019s mellow, melodic tone. \u2014 Izzy Col\u00f3n, SPIN , 17 Mar. 2022",
"At the time, Hollister was seeking to evoke the atmosphere of a beach house in its stores, with props like potted palm trees and surfboards leaning against the wall. \u2014 Phil Wahba, Fortune , 5 Mar. 2022",
"Floating to his left, on yet another foil board, Lenny\u2019s avatar watches affectionately as Zuckerberg toggles through a set of virtual outfits that evoke previous outings with Lenny in the real world\u2014including a white-face one called SPF 5000. \u2014 Daniel Duane, Wired , 23 Dec. 2021",
"Chefs love to evoke their childhood memories with food. \u2014 Nick Kindelsperger, chicagotribune.com , 20 Dec. 2021",
"The Union Street space is meant to evoke a retro American diner, with banquettes, pops of pastel colors and a checkerboard linoleum floor. \u2014 Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle , 19 Oct. 2021",
"At number eight, evoke The Darjeeling Limited with a visit to the city palace in Jaipur. \u2014 Emily Pennington, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 4 Aug. 2021"
"French \u00e9voquer , from Latin evocare , from e- + vocare to call \u2014 more at vocation":""
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"borrowed from New Latin \u0113vol\u016bta (short for l\u012bnea \u0113vol\u016bta, literally, \"unrolled line\"), noun derivative from feminine of Latin \u0113vol\u016btus, past participle of \u0113volvere \"to roll out or away, unwind, unroll\" \u2014 more at evolve":""
"As the cost-benefit equation around green hydrogen strengthens, these types of incentives and agreements will further accelerate its evolution . \u2014 Forbes , 28 June 2022",
"The story takes the Assassin on a journey that leads to his unexpected evolution . \u2014 Karen Idelson, Variety , 22 June 2022",
"But her father harbored growing reservations at her evolution , chastising her budding femininity. \u2014 Eva Reign, Bon App\u00e9tit , 22 June 2022",
"But while his professional life has been marked by a certain steadfastness, his personal and political evolution wasn\u2019t quite so smooth. \u2014 David Marchesephotograph By Mamadi Doumbouya, New York Times , 17 June 2022",
"These conversations are so important to our evolution and our identity. \u2014 Robert Randolph, SPIN , 17 June 2022",
"The setlist is notably peppered with tracks from their newest EP, GOT7, hinting at the bigger story of their evolution since leaving their label and venturing out on their own. \u2014 Natalie Morin, Rolling Stone , 16 June 2022",
"His spiritual evolution is condensed into two formative episodes. \u2014 Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic , 10 June 2022",
"Polestar is ready to show off the next step in its evolution . \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 7 June 2022"
"borrowed from New Latin \u0113vol\u016bti\u014dn-, \u0113vol\u016bti\u014d \"unfolding of a curve (in geometry), emergence from an enclosing structure, historical development,\" going back to Medieval Latin, \"unfolding of a tale, lapse of time,\" going back to Latin, \"unrolling of a papyrus scroll while reading it,\" from \u0113vol\u016b-, variant stem of \u0113volvere \"to roll out or away, unwind, unroll\" + -ti\u014dn-, -ti\u014d, suffix of verbal action \u2014 more at evolve":""
": a field of biology that combines the disciplines of evolutionary biology and developmental biology to study the relationship between evolution and developmental processes and mechanisms":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The rise of evolutionary developmental biology , along with advances in genetics, has lent weight to a third possibility, Dr. Linz said. \u2014 Asher Elbein, New York Times , 26 Mar. 2018"
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"changes brought about by evolution",
"an important step in the evolution of computers",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"As the cost-benefit equation around green hydrogen strengthens, these types of incentives and agreements will further accelerate its evolution . \u2014 Forbes , 28 June 2022",
"The story takes the Assassin on a journey that leads to his unexpected evolution . \u2014 Karen Idelson, Variety , 22 June 2022",
"But her father harbored growing reservations at her evolution , chastising her budding femininity. \u2014 Eva Reign, Bon App\u00e9tit , 22 June 2022",
"But while his professional life has been marked by a certain steadfastness, his personal and political evolution wasn\u2019t quite so smooth. \u2014 David Marchesephotograph By Mamadi Doumbouya, New York Times , 17 June 2022",
"These conversations are so important to our evolution and our identity. \u2014 Robert Randolph, SPIN , 17 June 2022",
"The setlist is notably peppered with tracks from their newest EP, GOT7, hinting at the bigger story of their evolution since leaving their label and venturing out on their own. \u2014 Natalie Morin, Rolling Stone , 16 June 2022",
"His spiritual evolution is condensed into two formative episodes. \u2014 Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic , 10 June 2022",
"Polestar is ready to show off the next step in its evolution . \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 7 June 2022"
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"Although digital transformation can be costly, failure to evolve could prove fatal. \u2014 Dmitry Dolgorukov, Forbes , 1 July 2022",
"Current flu vaccinations cover multiple strains but must be updated yearly and only provide modest protection against the flu due to the influenza virus\u2019s ability to rapidly evolve , Gizmodo reports. \u2014 Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine , 1 July 2022",
"Karen Patterson, the executive director of the Ruth Foundation, said that the scope of philanthropy may evolve . \u2014 New York Times , 29 June 2022",
"In one sense, this is how it was always supposed to go: When viruses evolve , vaccines should follow, and sometimes try to leap ahead. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 28 June 2022",
"Occasionally, though, one manages to attach and penetrate human cells, replicate, and evolve . \u2014 The Week Staff, The Week , 26 June 2022",
"Veteran forward Jerami Grant, acquired in a trade on Wednesday, fills a need at forward, while rookie guard Shaedon Sharpe, taken with the No. 7 pick in Thursday\u2019s NBA draft, has the potential to evolve into a star. \u2014 oregonlive , 25 June 2022",
"Though hundreds of cases of both have been reported over the past two decades, neither virus seems inclined to evolve toward efficient person-to-person transmission. \u2014 Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle , 24 June 2022",
"These concepts need to live and evolve and there is nothing more boring than to travel from Paris to New York and Los Angeles and see the same shell, the same racks, the same carpets. \u2014 Amy Verner, Vogue , 23 June 2022"
"borrowed from Latin \u0113volvere \"to roll out or away, unwind, unroll, narrate (a series of events),\" from \u0113-, variant of ex- ex- entry 1 before voiced consonants + volvere \"to set in a circular course, cause to roll, bring round\" \u2014 more at wallow entry 1":""
"Although digital transformation can be costly, failure to evolve could prove fatal. \u2014 Dmitry Dolgorukov, Forbes , 1 July 2022",
"Current flu vaccinations cover multiple strains but must be updated yearly and only provide modest protection against the flu due to the influenza virus\u2019s ability to rapidly evolve , Gizmodo reports. \u2014 Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine , 1 July 2022",
"Karen Patterson, the executive director of the Ruth Foundation, said that the scope of philanthropy may evolve . \u2014 New York Times , 29 June 2022",
"In one sense, this is how it was always supposed to go: When viruses evolve , vaccines should follow, and sometimes try to leap ahead. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 28 June 2022",
"Occasionally, though, one manages to attach and penetrate human cells, replicate, and evolve . \u2014 The Week Staff, The Week , 26 June 2022",
"Veteran forward Jerami Grant, acquired in a trade on Wednesday, fills a need at forward, while rookie guard Shaedon Sharpe, taken with the No. 7 pick in Thursday\u2019s NBA draft, has the potential to evolve into a star. \u2014 oregonlive , 25 June 2022",
"Though hundreds of cases of both have been reported over the past two decades, neither virus seems inclined to evolve toward efficient person-to-person transmission. \u2014 Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle , 24 June 2022",
"These concepts need to live and evolve and there is nothing more boring than to travel from Paris to New York and Los Angeles and see the same shell, the same racks, the same carpets. \u2014 Amy Verner, Vogue , 23 June 2022"
"borrowed from Latin \u0113volvere \"to roll out or away, unwind, unroll, narrate (a series of events),\" from \u0113-, variant of ex- ex- entry 1 before voiced consonants + volvere \"to set in a circular course, cause to roll, bring round\" \u2014 more at wallow entry 1":""
