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as in to evolve
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 to acquire
to come to have gradually
the youngster developed a taste for green olives
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as in to grow
to become mature
the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels
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as in to expand
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 to forge
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 develop
The project proposes that San Diego vacate a section of Soledad Avenue that was originally intended for street purposes and allow the lot to be developed with the new two-story house, a 1,205-square-foot basement and an attached 780-square-foot two-story accessory dwelling unit.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Structure Fresh, loose potting soil provides the basic structure in which plants develop roots.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Much of the new housing in Yuba County has been developed south of Marysville and Olivehurst, with areas such as Plumas Lake continuing to add subdivisions, and active construction sites visible from parts of Highway 70, an artery connecting the county to Sacramento.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The trial Immergut held further developed the factual record in the case, which could serve as the basis for further appellate rulings.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Structure Fresh, loose potting soil provides the basic structure in which plants develop roots.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Much of the new housing in Yuba County has been developed south of Marysville and Olivehurst, with areas such as Plumas Lake continuing to add subdivisions, and active construction sites visible from parts of Highway 70, an artery connecting the county to Sacramento.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The trial Immergut held further developed the factual record in the case, which could serve as the basis for further appellate rulings.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for develop
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But the very nature of the connection between stars and their audience is now evolving, according to the IMDb report.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Trucking employs millions of drivers across the United States, and experts predict that job roles will evolve as fleets adopt autonomous systems.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Despite the lack of legal action against Shehu, at least some in the judiciary are aware of his reputation for acquiring land around Vlora.—
Lindita Cela,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Elsewhere, Sony has acquired worldwide remake rights for Family Therapy by Arnaud Lemort and Price of Parenting by Alexandra Leclère.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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If similar inflow patterns are found in other inactive galaxies, red geysers could become a key model for understanding how galaxies across the universe grow old, and quietly stay that way.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The strategy reflects McDonald's broader push to lean on nostalgia and popular partnerships to drive traffic and loyalty at a time when consumers are growing more cautious about spending, the outlet reported, citing a recent earnings call.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Flywing also plans to expand the competitive side of the platform.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Neutrality allowed the nation to build strength, expand westward, and avoid the ideological contagions sweeping the continent.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Both chambers are expected to forge ahead quickly in the coming weeks.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Remind yourself that clear communication can forge uncertainty into cooperation and closeness.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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Their characters also had a romantic history and a will-they-won't-they dynamic that unfolded amid the ER's chaos.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Legislature’s tax discussions are unfolding in the shadow of a controversial ballot measure proposal to impose a one-time tax on the state’s billionaires.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The psychological thriller, penned by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning writer Tracy Letts (Coon's real life husband), cultivates fear slowly.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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And recently, Minneapolis has cultivated its own take on the culture—a little more social, a little more lively.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 When boundaries feel tight, kindness unlocks progress.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 When boundaries feel tight, kindness unlocks progress.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Develop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/develop. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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