as in experimental
made or done as an experiment
developmental weaponry that is classified as top secret by the Pentagon
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Recent Examples of developmental
Public schools offer developmental screenings to assess the need for speech therapy, special classes or an individualized education program.
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Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Early detection matters because therapies, school accommodations, and interventions -- often involving speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and developmental pediatricians -- are most effective when started early in life, Lord explained.
—Dr. Christian S. Monsalve, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2025
The redshirt freshman took a step during the spring and has continued that developmental momentum in the first stages of camp.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2025
These developmental toys allow kids to develop their motor skills while naturally learning about the world around them.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
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Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Early detection matters because therapies, school accommodations, and interventions -- often involving speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and developmental pediatricians -- are most effective when started early in life, Lord explained.
—Dr. Christian S. Monsalve, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2025
The redshirt freshman took a step during the spring and has continued that developmental momentum in the first stages of camp.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2025
These developmental toys allow kids to develop their motor skills while naturally learning about the world around them.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developmental
experimental
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Lilly says that no food or water restrictions are needed with the experimental oral medication, orforglipron, and it can be taken any time of day.—
Amanda Sealy,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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As the Ukraine war progresses, the U.S. government is understanding the power of rapid prototyping and experimental focus to improve and innovate on physical AI capabilities.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Developmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developmental. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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