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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
But, for the last 30 years, the US has still been an active participant in ISA negotiations aimed at developing industry regulations in a Mining Code, according to Carvalho.
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ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
The project, which includes a five-star hotel and a residential estate, was developed by a company linked to Prayudh’s PM Group.
—Phisanu Phromchanya, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
To make matters more convoluted, Charity developed an eerie obsession with both of her sisters and identifies the three of them as one person.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 3 May 2025
Some people develop skin irritation or an allergic reaction to kojic acid.17
Tranexamic acid (TXA): This medication can help stop bleeding but may also help fade hyperpigmentation.
—Susan Bard, Health, 3 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
The project, which includes a five-star hotel and a residential estate, was developed by a company linked to Prayudh’s PM Group.
—Phisanu Phromchanya, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
To make matters more convoluted, Charity developed an eerie obsession with both of her sisters and identifies the three of them as one person.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 3 May 2025
Some people develop skin irritation or an allergic reaction to kojic acid.17
Tranexamic acid (TXA): This medication can help stop bleeding but may also help fade hyperpigmentation.
—Susan Bard, Health, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for develop
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These numbers reflect evolving perspectives among high-net-worth Americans.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Although the show concluded in 1974, the lives of its cast members have continued to evolve in fascinating and sometimes unexpected ways over the last five decades.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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These beliefs are reflected in E. M. Forster’s novels and among members of the Bloomsbury Group, for whom moral sensitivity was acquired by the same methods as aesthetic sensibility: attunement and rigorous cross-examination.—
Jenny Noyce,
JSTOR Daily,
14 May 2025
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The Brazilian cloud-native core banking platform was recently acquired by Visa for $1 billion, with customers around the world.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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All three were still actively growing, Ramsay said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Flower farmer Lindsey McCullough, who with her husband Josh, has been growing peonies (and tulips and dahlias) since 2012 at Red Twig Farms in central Ohio.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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On a year-on-year basis, however, Japan's GDP expanded 1.7%, the largest expansion since the first quarter of 2023 and a stronger showing compared to the 1.3% growth seen in the fourth quarter.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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This year, that influence expanded into the cultural mainstream with her debut on Season 7 of The Real Housewives of Miami.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Trump could be the right leader to forge compromise.—
J. Tedford Tyler,
Time,
17 May 2025
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Reflecting on their experience in Houston, the Aluminum Narwhals cherished the competition, forging new connections, making quick decisions, and strengthening team bonds.—
Claire Lin And Kyle Vu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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In the early hours of the morning, a violent confrontation unfolded, with the two teenagers allegedly attacking McMorrow, seemingly without cause.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The forum unfolded against a backdrop of rising campus anxiety over immigration enforcement.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Their neighbors were literate, cultivated, liberal in their politics.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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The sun enters Gemini, cultivating a month of optimism and cattiness.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
16 May 2025
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As the film progresses and Joel descends into a darker world of exploitation and cruelty, Cruise gradually chips away at his innocence to reveal a sober, world-weary demeanor.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Use a granular slow-release at planting time, which should last for a month or more, then a water-soluble type in your watering can every week or so as the season progresses.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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“Develop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/develop. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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