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
The theory was popularized by Aliza Pressman, PhD, a developmental psychologist and host of the popular parenting podcast Raising Good Humans.
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
In the future, doctors might also examine the child’s broader genetic profile to better predict their developmental trajectory, psychiatric risk or response to therapies.
—Santhosh Girirajan, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
However, when employees saw how the process was framed as developmental, not punitive, trust grew.
—Christopher Lind, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Texas’ Early Childhood Intervention System The state of Texas offers Early Childhood Intervention services, also known as ECI, to children with disabilities or developmental delays from birth to 3 years old.
—Lina Ruiz
october 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
In the future, doctors might also examine the child’s broader genetic profile to better predict their developmental trajectory, psychiatric risk or response to therapies.
—Santhosh Girirajan, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
However, when employees saw how the process was framed as developmental, not punitive, trust grew.
—Christopher Lind, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Texas’ Early Childhood Intervention System The state of Texas offers Early Childhood Intervention services, also known as ECI, to children with disabilities or developmental delays from birth to 3 years old.
—Lina Ruiz
october 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developmental
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Everything from Surf Gang’s ethereal take on sample drill to the experimental post-punk band Moin.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Navy and research partners in the United States have progressed from experimental trials off the West Coast to integrating DAS data into operational networks.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Recovery and investigative work will continue through the weekend.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Oct. 2025
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Efrat Lachter is an investigative reporter and war correspondent.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Developmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developmental. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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