evolved

ADJECTIVE

derivative

Synonyms

STRONG

cognate secondary subordinate

WEAK

acquired ancestral caused coming from connate copied hereditary imitative inferential inferred not original obtained plagiaristic plagiarized procured rehashed secondhand uninventive unoriginal

Antonyms

STRONG

important superior

WEAK

inventive original unborrowed unique

ADJECTIVE

matured

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cultivated cultured

STRONG

advanced aged complete considered consummated culminated cured developed experienced grown mellowed perfected prepared prime reasoned

WEAK

full-blown full-grown ripe

Antonyms

STRONG

ignorant

WEAK

adolescent childish green young

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"Each hantavirus has evolved since ancient times along with its rodent host without undergoing significant mutations," Lazaro said.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

A survival strategy that evolved in one of nature's strangest mammals helped mice resist disease, age more smoothly, and live longer.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

The guidance has evolved slightly in recent years, though not dramatically.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

His subject matter has evolved in this new season.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

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

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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