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as in evolving
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 acquiring
to come to have gradually
the youngster developed a taste for green olives
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as in growing
to become mature
the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels
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as in expanding
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 forging
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 developing
Its terms included developing a performance suede and a high-quality crust for full-grain alternatives.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
That’ll require developing a rushing attack that can be dominant like head coach and play-caller Dave Canales wants.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
Night owls had a 16% higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack or stroke, compared with intermediate chronotypes, over a period of almost 14 years of follow-up.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Parti has been developing the six-part series for years, working with Imran Mahmood, a criminal barrister, novelist, and screenwriter.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
Asia right now is really developing quickly.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
As Ars Technica reports, former NASA astronaut and microbiologist Kate Rubins, who retired last year and has logged 300 days in space, recently voiced her concerns over the Moon suit that private space company Axiom Space has been developing for NASA as part of a $228 million contract.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
Most of those players are young, developing, and on a cheaper contract.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
This is a developing story, please check back for updates.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
That’ll require developing a rushing attack that can be dominant like head coach and play-caller Dave Canales wants.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
Night owls had a 16% higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack or stroke, compared with intermediate chronotypes, over a period of almost 14 years of follow-up.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Parti has been developing the six-part series for years, working with Imran Mahmood, a criminal barrister, novelist, and screenwriter.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
Asia right now is really developing quickly.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
As Ars Technica reports, former NASA astronaut and microbiologist Kate Rubins, who retired last year and has logged 300 days in space, recently voiced her concerns over the Moon suit that private space company Axiom Space has been developing for NASA as part of a $228 million contract.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
Most of those players are young, developing, and on a cheaper contract.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
This is a developing story, please check back for updates.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developing
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There's some, but not overwhelming, evidence that dark energy is evolving.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Beyond archaeology, Egypt’s travel landscape is rapidly evolving.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Wall Street Journal reported this week that Diller had expressed interest in acquiring CNN from Warner last year but was rebuffed.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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That’s something the Wild have experienced firsthand since acquiring the 26-year-old last month.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
31 Jan. 2026
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China’s growing crackdown on Hong Kong further strained relations, and spurred then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson to offer citizenship for up to 3 million residents of Hong Kong, a former colony that Britain handed back to China in 1997.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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But in a zero-sum world, where more money spent on incarceration means less money available for California’s growing network of trauma recovery centers, that’s a bad bargain.—
Kathy Brown-Lowe,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Camp Lucy, a Texas Wine Country resort, is also expanding with the debut of Folklore, a new spa experience blending wellness, color therapy and social connection.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Levine Cava also pointed to Miami-Dade's expanding economy, fueled in part by major international events such as Formula One races at Hard Rock Stadium and upcoming FIFA World Cup matches.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, the skies aren’t predicting loneliness in this particular moment—maybe just a sense of taking on the burden of forging your own way.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has already criticized the EU for forging ahead with a trade agreement with India.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Much of the excitement is unfolding along the Nile.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, a new CNBC poll shows some CEOs and executives have kept quiet about the events unfolding in Minneapolis, reflecting that many leaders across the country are still considering the situation — and the risks of making public comments.—
Sharon Epperson,Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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The open question is whether anyone is willing to stop extracting long enough to start cultivating.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Aiding retailers in becoming more consumer-centric and cultivating communities is becoming increasingly important, Maus commented.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Jake Burton and his company have played a major role in progressing the sport and bringing it from the fringe to the mainstream.—
Nathan Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Aston Villa and Lille secured automatic qualification with wins against Celtic and Feyenoord, progressing to the last 16 at the expense of Atalanta, who drew 2-2 in Barcelona, and Milan, who lost 2-1 away at Dinamo Zagreb (who were the unlucky team eliminated with 11 points).—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Developing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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