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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
The developing eye benefits from the brighter, more varied light and focusing that outdoors requires.
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John La Puma, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
An ultrasound confirmed that Amelie is developing eggs, giving researchers another reason to track her movements.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The strategy behind the challenge As coaches grow more accustomed to challenges, teams are developing strategies to maximize them.
—Maura Carey, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
For catalog advertisers, the company is developing tools that automatically transform product catalogs into immersive video ads.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Perhaps, Mott said, his cautious training style played a role, as well as his reputation early in his career for developing top turf horses.
—Clark Spencer, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
This is a developing story and may be updated.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
It’s been three years since Daniels swept the 2023 Oscars with their A24 pic Everything Everywhere All at Once, with a lot of time spent developing this secret project that was set up at Universal in 2024.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
So let’s look at the bonus side of this situation, the high-upside reward of developing Robinson, Grant and Savaiinaea.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
John La Puma, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
An ultrasound confirmed that Amelie is developing eggs, giving researchers another reason to track her movements.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The strategy behind the challenge As coaches grow more accustomed to challenges, teams are developing strategies to maximize them.
—Maura Carey, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
For catalog advertisers, the company is developing tools that automatically transform product catalogs into immersive video ads.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Perhaps, Mott said, his cautious training style played a role, as well as his reputation early in his career for developing top turf horses.
—Clark Spencer, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
This is a developing story and may be updated.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
It’s been three years since Daniels swept the 2023 Oscars with their A24 pic Everything Everywhere All at Once, with a lot of time spent developing this secret project that was set up at Universal in 2024.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
So let’s look at the bonus side of this situation, the high-upside reward of developing Robinson, Grant and Savaiinaea.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developing
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Tucked in between the historic Sistrunk neighborhood, the still under-construction FAT Village development and Flagler Village, a neighborhood popular with young people and families, Thrive is meant to cater to downtown Fort Lauderdale’s evolving demographics.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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This rapid timeline shows how defense companies are trying to respond faster to evolving threats rather than relying on slower traditional acquisition cycles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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But Nelson writes that Watson left her violent husband and set out on her own, acquiring her cattle by legitimate means, not by stealing them.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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In the Midwest, MLV has finalized new ownership for the Columbus Fury, with Andrea Mitchell and Andy Sandler acquiring the franchise, the only active professional women’s team in Ohio.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The rooms With curvaceous walls, built in fast-growing Indonesian bamboo, split-level villas with a spiral staircase that winds seashell-like between a ground-floor lounge and upstairs living quarters have the grounding feel of being wrapped in a tropical bamboo forest.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Saronic, which ranked 19th on the latest CNBC Disruptor 50 list, is among a growing crop of defense companies winning over the government with the support of venture capital.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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The scandal is now expanding into an international investigation, placing Miami at the center of a complex web of shell companies, offshore transfers and opaque financial flows.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The rollout will start in Charlotte before expanding to Chicago and Milwaukee.—
Chase Jordan
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s diplomatic approach is chaotic and relies on forging a reality that may – or may not – actually gain traction with the facts on the ground.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Nevertheless, developers are forging ahead, and one of the more successful VR studios is Owlchemy Labs.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Marlow, global head of fertiliser pricing at Argus, agreed that the unfolding crisis in the Middle East would have a bigger impact on the fertilizer trade than the Russia-Ukraine war.—
Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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As China’s fashion market recovers, that momentum is unfolding against a shifting backdrop.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2026
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In this ever-spiraling bipartisan war on social trust, a defensive president didn’t bother cultivating public opinion.—
Gil Troy,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The endowed fellowship aims to build a bridge between lab and clinical practice, cultivating leaders eager to understand the biology and clinical treatment of serious mental illness, UCLA officials said.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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Take these steps to protect comfort and keep progressing forward.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Stewart is progressing in his recovery from shoulder surgery last fall and will likely repeat the live BP sessions a few times before going out on an extended rehab assignment in the minor leagues.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Developing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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