1
as in to evolve
to gradually become clearer or more detailed
as the story of the bombing developed, the scope of the tragedy became more apparent
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in to acquire
to come to have gradually
the youngster developed a taste for green olives
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to grow
to become mature
the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in to expand
to express more fully and in greater detail
marketing people developed the initial idea into a complete promotional campaign
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in to forge
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
outside consultants helped the company develop an effective marketing strategy
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of develop
Will Goodman, a principal at Strada Investment Group, which developed the luxury complex where Cluely leased its eight apartments, told The Times that half of the 501 units in the complex were leased within two months of its May opening.
—
Nino Paoli, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Van Der Velden’s position is that Norwood was funded and developed through Xicioa, a seperate company established by the technologist in February.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
The winter weather advisories remain active through Sunday evening, October 19, with the potential for additional updates depending on how conditions develop.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
But, in 1944, when the field of medical ethics was still developing, Ancel Keys, a physiologist at the University of Minnesota, recruited thirty-six male conscientious objectors to voluntarily starve themselves.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for develop
Nino Paoli, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Van Der Velden’s position is that Norwood was funded and developed through Xicioa, a seperate company established by the technologist in February.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
The winter weather advisories remain active through Sunday evening, October 19, with the potential for additional updates depending on how conditions develop.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
But, in 1944, when the field of medical ethics was still developing, Ancel Keys, a physiologist at the University of Minnesota, recruited thirty-six male conscientious objectors to voluntarily starve themselves.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for develop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for develop
Verb
-
Kurt's key takeaways AI is evolving faster than most security systems can keep up with.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
-
Paleontologists may have discovered when plant-eating dinosaurs evolved their long necks after a new species of sauropodomorph was found in Argentina.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Signature Aviation, acquired several years ago by Cascade Investment (Bill Gates’ investment arm), the Blackstone Group and Global Infrastructure Partners, has invested many millions into infrastructure, with 80 ongoing projects across its global network.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
-
Walton Goggins has signed on to star opposite Amber Midthunder in Painter, an action movie project from John Wick creator Derek Kolstad that was just acquired by 20th Century Studios.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Winding roads eventually lead to Hotel Corazón, a former finca — a country estate — growing produce on its cantilevered farmland that has been transformed by two expat artists into a boho chic retreat.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
-
While Cab Franc’s aromas and flavors vary depending on where it is grown, winemakers and wine lovers alike are captivated by its combination of fruity and savory characteristics.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
By platforming industry experts and passionate entrepreneurs, Ducard is helping Pinterest expand into new arenas.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
-
Following its successful launch earlier this year, Virtuosa — the vintage-nodding, heirloom-like collection which introduced the precious and durable platinum among Atelier VM’s metals — is expanded to earrings and a couple of necklaces including a light point.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
What would be the reason to forge Dead Sea Scrolls or create the apocryphal Book of Judith.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
-
But Delhi will continue to try to thread the needle between these concerns and its desire to forge closer regional partnerships at Pakistan’s expense.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Perhaps if Wims caught that score-tying pass in the first quarter, the entire game would have unfolded differently.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
-
Written and directed by Rel Dowdell, Train Ride unfolds on the campus of Cheyney University, the nation’s oldest historically Black college.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
In the view of many faculty members, Baccarelli had undermined the public position Harvard spent months cultivating—as a beacon of academic integrity, unwilling to bend to the administration’s political pressure.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
16 Oct. 2025
-
The model takes roughly two weeks to cultivate and mature, followed by a few days of drug testing – dramatically faster and cheaper than animal studies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
As that game progressed, Martinelli had to show different sides to his game.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
-
On the positive side, research also finds that people who take GLP-1 drugs have a lower risk of progressing to worse stages of diabetic retinopathy and blindness.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Develop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/develop. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share