devolves

verb

Definition of devolvesnext
present tense third-person singular of devolve
as in deteriorates
to become worse or of less value the once-lovely neighborhood has devolved into a squalid slum

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Recent Examples of devolves When he’s done, the atmosphere inside the White House quickly devolves. — Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 Feb. 2025 Without laws, a country devolves into anarchy and lawlessness. — Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025 Sometimes, the visit even devolves into an impromptu musical performance, like when. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 13 Feb. 2025

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“Devolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devolves. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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