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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
With developing nations like Zambia and Sri Lanka defaulting on their debt, countries buoyed by oil reserves seemed an attractive bet.
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Bloomberg, 10 Apr. 2026
In light of all this, Polymarket appearing in Google News is a major victory for the prediction platform — rubber-stamping its image as an authority on developing real-world events right alongside genuine real publishers of journalism.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026
The study, led by researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), found that adults 65 and older who received a high-dose influenza vaccine had a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to those who received the standard dose.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Labrinth was instrumental in developing Euphoria’s now-iconic moody, dramatic sound with the music for the show’s first and second seasons.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
As the name suggests, character coaching focuses on developing a character’s inner life.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Another may be developing a business, apprenticing in a design studio, or gaining experience in health care, engineering, media or entrepreneurship.
—Jacqueline R. Westerfield, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The activity is a reminder that Russia is further developing its abilities to map and sabotage critical Western infrastructure at ocean depths, Norway’s Defense Ministry said.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Elorian is developing its early AI products on top of open source models, which can be freely used and modified.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Bloomberg, 10 Apr. 2026
In light of all this, Polymarket appearing in Google News is a major victory for the prediction platform — rubber-stamping its image as an authority on developing real-world events right alongside genuine real publishers of journalism.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026
The study, led by researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), found that adults 65 and older who received a high-dose influenza vaccine had a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to those who received the standard dose.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Labrinth was instrumental in developing Euphoria’s now-iconic moody, dramatic sound with the music for the show’s first and second seasons.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
As the name suggests, character coaching focuses on developing a character’s inner life.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Another may be developing a business, apprenticing in a design studio, or gaining experience in health care, engineering, media or entrepreneurship.
—Jacqueline R. Westerfield, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The activity is a reminder that Russia is further developing its abilities to map and sabotage critical Western infrastructure at ocean depths, Norway’s Defense Ministry said.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Elorian is developing its early AI products on top of open source models, which can be freely used and modified.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developing
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Through the director’s decade-long friendship with the duo, the film explores the evolving dynamics of the mother-daughter relationship and raises questions about the extent of a mother’s sacrifice.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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And the core focus of her conversations with vendors is also evolving.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Kekalainen also added depth at the trade deadline last month by acquiring center Sam Carrick, forward Tanner Pearson and defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles has one of the largest populations of Koreans living outside of their home country, and LAFC is leaning into the opportunities that come with acquiring one of the nation’s most beloved athletes.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rising energy costs and supply-chain disruptions pose a considerable downside risk to the world's fastest-growing major economy.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Brown pointed to ongoing concerns in his district about road capacity and infrastructure needs, including efforts to expand NC 160 in the fast-growing Steele Creek area.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Mantello’s production actually frees the play from its own time, expanding its vista.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Murillo said the Mining Arc later became a financial lifeline for the Venezuelan regime as oil revenues collapsed, with gold extraction expanding rapidly under opaque arrangements involving state players and armed groups.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Hager, who worked at three ARC centers during the span of nearly a decade, said those kinds of groups that ARC billed for were the standard and forging group notes was common.—
Alex Acquisto,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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Corona had worked for the elderly couple — identified in court Tuesday as investment banker Richard Schmeelk and his wife Priscilla — since the early 2000s, and was forging their signatures on checks to pay off her credit cards since 2015, according to the feds.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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This conservation success is unfolding alongside a broader transition to renewable energy, a shift that is rapidly increasing demand for nickel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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For most Americans, the war involving Iran is unfolding as breaking international news, a conflict half a world away.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Researchers studied her cells by cultivating them in a laboratory and saw indications of a selective advantage, with healthy skin cells favored over diseased ones.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Beyond his many business achievements, Goldschmied took pride in mentoring emerging talent and cultivating enduring relationships across the fashion world.—
SJ STAFF,
Footwear News,
5 Apr. 2026
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After birth, human beings undergo infant and toddler development, moving on to child development before progressing to puberty and adolescence on the way to adulthood.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Times analysis showed that both communities were still progressing well behind the pace of Santa Rosa after the 2017 Tubbs fire, with about half as many permits issued in the Palisades as a percentage of those burned and two-thirds in Altadena in the same period.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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