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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
In the search for good ideas, Miami-Dade will award $100,000 each to three startups that are developing technology to divert waste from landfills and improve public sustainability engagement.
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
This achievement marks a critical first step in the BALIS project, an initiative aimed at developing powerful, climate-friendly propulsion systems for future aircraft, ships, and heavy-duty vehicles.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Most notable is bigorexia, a form of muscle dysmorphia that causes an obsession with developing bigger muscles.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
In fact, some of the potential culprits could have been so large as to essentially be a still-developing protoplanet, according to NASA.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Quit Smoking Quitting smoking can help decrease your risk of developing cavities.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
This is a developing story and will be updated.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
This is a developing story - more to follow.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
According to a Reuters report, the chipmaker is developing a new artificial intelligence chip, named the B30A, that will supersede the H20 that it’s allowed to export to Beijing.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
This achievement marks a critical first step in the BALIS project, an initiative aimed at developing powerful, climate-friendly propulsion systems for future aircraft, ships, and heavy-duty vehicles.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Most notable is bigorexia, a form of muscle dysmorphia that causes an obsession with developing bigger muscles.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
In fact, some of the potential culprits could have been so large as to essentially be a still-developing protoplanet, according to NASA.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Quit Smoking Quitting smoking can help decrease your risk of developing cavities.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
This is a developing story and will be updated.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
This is a developing story - more to follow.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
According to a Reuters report, the chipmaker is developing a new artificial intelligence chip, named the B30A, that will supersede the H20 that it’s allowed to export to Beijing.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developing
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The project’s ambition is to capture the evolving and contemporary identity of ‘The North’ through the unique vision of a single photographer.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The speed at which the technology is evolving -- and the market for it is widening -- requires a regulated and unified framework, according to KhudaBukhsh.—
Mark Guarino,
ABC News,
30 Aug. 2025
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Analysts from Jefferies wrote Thursday that DraftKings will likely enter the prediction market space by acquiring Railbird, which operates a federally regulated prediction market and event contract exchange.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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By trading down in Round 1 and acquiring a future first-round pick, the Browns told you their executives and coaches aren’t fearful of being fired and that their long-term solution at quarterback is coming in next year’s draft.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Whole foods rich in natural color are packed with the vitamins and antioxidants growing bodies need.—
Jazmine A. Ortiz,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Beyond seed money, growing Tempus from a startup to a $13 billion company has also required a lot of sweat equity from Lefkofsky.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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With a focus on expanding legal education and enhancing brand awareness, Modern Legal aims to empower those entangled in the nuances of family law.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Since 2010, the city of Aurora has given out over $23 million in grants to help the community in ways ranging from expanding affordable housing to supporting local museums.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Gaines’ fumble came on what was already a red zone opportunity late in the second quarter, at the USF 15, preventing the Broncos from taking the lead or at least forging a 10-10 tie.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Aug. 2025
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The company has deepened its penetration in the automotive market, forging crucial partnerships with global powerhouses like Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Kia, and Stellantis brands such as Peugeot, Opel, and Alfa Romeo.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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What’s unfolding in streaming is a leadership parable that extends far outside media.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Today’s heating, driven by fossil fuel emissions, is unfolding within just a few decades.—
Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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The science of resonance and Zen Leadership offer immediate and longer-term practices for cultivating such presence.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Sharing memes is no substitute for cultivating original thought or genuine relationships.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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They can often be used to predict solar activity and how the solar cycle is progressing.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Grant, Phillips and Biggers are all progressing at a respectable rate, and each should be capable of handling 400 snaps apiece for this defense.—
Omar Kelly
August 26,
Miami Herald,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Developing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developing. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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