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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
While the upcoming week looks dry across Central Texas, there are signs of a wetter pattern developing toward the end of March and into early April.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Companies developing power plants are also poised to be big winners in the boom.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
This story is developing and will be updated.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
And Gauthier and his partner already have their sites set on developing a new game, which Gauthier could not say much about.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
In addition, as global temperatures increase, demand for power-hungry air conditioning in many emerging and developing economies has been growing, too, requiring copper inside the equipment and more wiring to power them.
—Adam Charles Simon, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
DNA tests can reveal information about a person's ancestry, their risk for developing certain health conditions, and their likelihood of having certain personality traits.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Indeed, Porsche has continued setting track records with it since, as the company has continued developing ways to sharpen it into the subsequent 992-gen 911’s life.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Soller said the intent of the bill is to allow the agency to forgo hearings only in developing interim standards.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Companies developing power plants are also poised to be big winners in the boom.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
This story is developing and will be updated.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
And Gauthier and his partner already have their sites set on developing a new game, which Gauthier could not say much about.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
In addition, as global temperatures increase, demand for power-hungry air conditioning in many emerging and developing economies has been growing, too, requiring copper inside the equipment and more wiring to power them.
—Adam Charles Simon, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
DNA tests can reveal information about a person's ancestry, their risk for developing certain health conditions, and their likelihood of having certain personality traits.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Indeed, Porsche has continued setting track records with it since, as the company has continued developing ways to sharpen it into the subsequent 992-gen 911’s life.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Soller said the intent of the bill is to allow the agency to forgo hearings only in developing interim standards.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developing
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See video … LISTEN Tune in as rising tensions with Iran spotlight growing threats from sleeper cells, lone actors, and evolving drone capabilities at home.—
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FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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These fruits — simultaneous conference titles in basketball and football, plus multiple track and field championships — are born of yearslong efforts to bolster Kennesaw’s brand and compete in an ever-evolving era of college sports.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, Israel and its allies have long argued that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons is a critical security objective.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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Under the terms of the agreement, announced yesterday, Esquire Financial is acquiring Signature in an all-stock transaction valued at $348 million.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Moscow relies heavily on oil revenue to finance its war on Ukraine, and sanctions were a growing handicap.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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As my clientbase ages, their needs have changed to not only collect bucket list experiences – but work with their growing family for celebrations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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In practice, that means the Commission is wary of big mergers, unless they are paired with social taxes — protecting jobs, expanding network coverage in poorer areas and ensuring the Black majority benefits.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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OpenAI has spent the last few years expanding its tools into standalone products.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Mug shots over an 8-year period for stealing cars, forging checks and running scams didn't stop Robinson from building trust and respect after creating a new identity as Mike King, a business owner and high-profile bodyguard to Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Although Oakland is home to many of the Bay Area’s best restaurants, only in the last five years did the Town become such a pizza destination, with most shops offering region-specific pizza and a few forging their own identities.—
Cesar Hernandez,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Mar. 2026
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The foundation said that besides Lee's 911 call, at least four other 911 calls were made by others that day, including from her husband and people who saw parts of the crime unfolding -- but that communication failures and other issues prevented help from being sent.—
DAVID FISCHER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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But the unfolding story also reveals a grown child from McGee's past that even the proud family man didn't know about.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Since its launch in 2015, Labelhood has played a critical role in cultivating China’s next generation of creative directors and experimental fashion voices.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Pathways to Citizenship is committed to cultivating the next generation of advocates through meaningful volunteer opportunities while providing skilled legal representation and educational support for immigrant families throughout San Diego.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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And yes, despite his agent saying Crosby is progressing in his rehab from knee surgery, his long-term health is a question mark.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Kings said Murray is progressing in his recovery after missing the past seven games with a left ankle sprain, but he has not been cleared to return.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Developing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developing. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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