1
as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the development of an idea into a marketable product
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2
as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
a development that the writers of the law never anticipated or intended
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as in growth
the process of becoming mature
a tulip's development from a bulb into a flower
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Recent Examples of development
At present, scramjet engine development is one of the hardest engineering problems to solve, so any boost to that will be very useful indeed.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
The power of connection Social interaction is crucial for human development from birth — and remains essential throughout life.
—Holly Haber, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
But there have been notable developments creating viable alternatives to lab animals in recent years.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Bendis is said to be writing the pilot while Oeming is participating in the visual development for the show.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
The power of connection Social interaction is crucial for human development from birth — and remains essential throughout life.
—Holly Haber, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
But there have been notable developments creating viable alternatives to lab animals in recent years.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Bendis is said to be writing the pilot while Oeming is participating in the visual development for the show.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for development
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The retrospective will feature new interviews with the cast reflecting on the show’s beginnings, its evolution and its cultural impact.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Technological evolution is closely linked to creativity, exploration and the desire to understand the unknown.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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In their concession speeches Tuesday night, both Krishnamoorthi and Kelly acknowledged Pritzker’s influence on the outcome.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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According to Billedo, this creates a stronger bond between therapy dog and owner and leads to more consistent outcomes.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Cal Fire said the quick warm-up could dry out landscapes fast, especially after the rain brought a lot of new growth.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Economists warn that sustained high oil prices could increase inflation and slow economic growth in several countries.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Speak clearly, then document agreements to secure your progress.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Canning’s progress Right-hander Griffin Canning threw about 24 pitches in simulated game on Sunday morning in Peoria, his second time facing hitters this spring.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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One of the hosts yelled repeatedly about the results, complained about just about everything and dropped a lot of F-bombs.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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The brothers faced a few unsuccessful trials before achieving the final result.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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That’s not exactly the same, of course, but both use a similar maturation method to coax extra flavors out of the liquid, specifically notes of vanilla, maple, butterscotch, and spice.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
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Brickner’s maturation resembles Idaho’s progress as well.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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To seal the night, our clients observed the night sky using the historic 100-inch Hooker Telescope, a tool used by the greatest astronomers of the Twentieth Century, including Edwin Hubble, who used it to measure the expansion of the Universe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Before the preseason games even happen, there’s a lot to do with an expansion draft for Portland and Toronto as well as free agency for 80% of the league.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
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Hynes said the sudden increase to Kaegi’s home assessment was out of line with the neighborhood and the resultant break was unfair, an example of the volatility of Kaegi’s assessments.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, Johansson’s resumption of his posting as a winger on the Wild’s second line meant the resultant shuffling gave Nico Sturm the night off.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Development.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/development. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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