as in evolved
being far along in development
a highly developed society with a rigid class system
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as in progressed
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 acquired
to come to have gradually
the youngster developed a taste for green olives
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as in grew
to become mature
the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels
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as in expanded
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 forged
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 developed
Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The entire fiscal architecture of the developed world rests on the assumption that capital creates jobs and workers fund the lion's share of the state.
—Ravi Kumar S, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The project will be developed by AMB Sports and Entertainment, and the timeline for construction and opening will be determined by the company.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
But critics say the United States is an outlier in the developed world in its lack of IVF regulations, and no reliable databases track errors at IVF clinics across the country.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The entire fiscal architecture of the developed world rests on the assumption that capital creates jobs and workers fund the lion's share of the state.
—Ravi Kumar S, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
The furthest west lot is about one acre and would be the first lot to get developed.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The project will be developed by AMB Sports and Entertainment, and the timeline for construction and opening will be determined by the company.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developed
Adjective
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Indigo Girls fans already have an evolved perspective on aging and a deeper understanding of how badass vulnerability really is.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2026
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Several prominent names in the sport have been vocal in recent years about the need for an evolved calendar, one that reflects a competitive yet health-conscious approach.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
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But as the tech progressed, so did YouTube’s efforts.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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Moreover, these hyperactive behaviors became even more intense as the study progressed, showing a lasting shift in how the fish navigated their environment.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Many were acquired between 2019 and 2022 at elevated valuations and financed with aggressive leverage, assumptions that are now being tested in a higher-rate environment.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Not long after Fernández arrived, Brooklyn traded Mikal Bridges for a Knicks haul and re-acquired its 2025 and 2026 first-round picks from the Houston Rockets.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Sonja Shaw Shaw is the Chino Valley Unified School District board president and a Republican activist who emerged as a major player in the COVID-era parental rights movement as conservative families grew concerned that public schools were becoming hotbeds of leftist indoctrination.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Residents at the meeting also grew antsy.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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What began seven years ago as a freewheeling alt-country outlet for Max Bottner, formerly of Indiana egg-punks Liquids and the anarchist hardcore band Side Action, eventually expanded to a full band.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
22 Apr. 2026
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California expanded free transitional kindergarten to all 4-year-olds this school year.—
Moriah Balingit,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Fatla credits all that success to the city's blue-collar work ethic, forged in its steel mills since the 19th century.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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Gray also forged a partnership to build the Orlando Arena and help the community land an NBA franchise, the Orlando Magic.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The hope now for Gunners fans is that their team can take some inspiration from the improved performance, albeit a losing one, against Manchester City yesterday and turn around their form just in time.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Toronto won 58 contests in the regular season, went 32-9 at home and featured the league’s most improved player in Pascal Siakam and All-NBA second-team pick Kawhi Leonard.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Some passengers took to social media, describing long delays, limited updates and worsening conditions onboard as the situation unfolded.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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What Elliot’s Story Is Really Showing Us Months later, the sanctuary reflected on everything that had unfolded.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Developed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developed. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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