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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
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as in to acquire
to come to have gradually
the youngster developed a taste for green olives
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as in to grow
to become mature
the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels
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as in to expand
to express more fully and in greater detail
marketing people developed the initial idea into a complete promotional campaign
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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
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Recent Examples of develop
Removable cleats were developed by Evanston Township High School athletic director John Tate Riddell.
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
The key is in the skin-mimicking pigments, developed to move, reflect light, and blend the way real skin does.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
With the loan, the company developed the Tesla Model S sedan, its first major success.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Roughly 450,000 Americans are estimated to have developed the allergy, according to a 2023 study by the the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 June 2026
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
The key is in the skin-mimicking pigments, developed to move, reflect light, and blend the way real skin does.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
With the loan, the company developed the Tesla Model S sedan, its first major success.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Roughly 450,000 Americans are estimated to have developed the allergy, according to a 2023 study by the the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for develop
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The food and drink menu continues to evolve to satisfy hungry customers.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Lauder engaged with employees, including a Reverse Mentor team, to understand evolving consumer paths to beauty discovery.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The Knicks acquired Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors in 2023, trading away RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a 2024 second-round pick.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2026
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There are times Burns gets exhausted and overwhelmed and wishes another firm would acquire hers.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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The debate over recess has grown so confusing that recently the American Academy of Pediatrics stepped in and updated its policy statement.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Khat, which is known as Abyssinian tea and African salad, is typically grown in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, customs officials said.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Ulbrich envisions Walker expanding his leadership role on the defense as well with Elliss and defensive tackle David Onyemata no longer in the building.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The backstory What started as a private project, owned by former TAP Air pilot Gonçalo Pessoa and wife Patrícia Trigo, has expanded over the years to become arguably the most talked about resort in Portugal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Among them, the friendship forged by the people of Lawrence and the Algerian team and visitors.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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The grief of last summer reverberates beyond the headlines about Heaven’s 27 and the messy social gulf the river forged.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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As opposed to tragedy’s narrative arc of historical fate, tragicomedy unfolds in an infinite present.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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Challenges remain, but improvements continue to unfold as reforms work through the system.—
Chuck Bonfiglio,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Business owners still need to make difficult decisions, cultivate relationships with employees and customers, and create accountability inside their organizations.—
Scott Byrne,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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In his regular visits to Nuuk, Horn has spent much of his time cultivating relationships with business leaders and politicians like Pele Broberg, leader of the pro-independence Naleraq party, who has made no secret of their meetings.—
Joshua Hunt,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
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More significantly, Cape Verde’s chances of progressing to the round of 32 have gone up from 32 percent to 52 percent — a significant increase.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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As treatment progresses, keeping records can help families communicate more effectively with healthcare providers.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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