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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 order described participation by AI developers as voluntary but the framework has not yet been fully developed.
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Arkansas Online,
27 June 2026
Their startup is developing a chemical sensor embedded in jewelry that can discreetly detect date rape drugs in drinks.
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Lucy Glynn,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Keeping a line of sight on a drone is a typical requirement for flight safety, but NASA is developing tools that may allow these machines to fly further away from operators in populated environments more regularly.
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Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
27 June 2026
The company also offers software research services for companies developing new algorithms or publishing technical papers.
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Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
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Arkansas Online,
27 June 2026
Their startup is developing a chemical sensor embedded in jewelry that can discreetly detect date rape drugs in drinks.
—
Lucy Glynn,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Keeping a line of sight on a drone is a typical requirement for flight safety, but NASA is developing tools that may allow these machines to fly further away from operators in populated environments more regularly.
—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
27 June 2026
The company also offers software research services for companies developing new algorithms or publishing technical papers.
—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for develop
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Just as their characters have evolved and gained electric momentum in their careers, so have the actors.
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Regulation will continue to evolve, whether through transparency, state-and-federal patchwork, general law and supervisory expectation, or other avenues.
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Cole says his group currently has about 150 fans and 150 cases of water, but hopes to acquire more ahead of the heat wave.
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The Cubs will try to rebound Saturday with left-hander David Peterson, acquired this week in a trade with the Mets, making his first start with his new team.
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With the market for robots expected to grow rapidly over the years, the demand for data collection is soaring.
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Even though the Canadians cannot meet Switzerland's physical aggression, their growing confidence has rattled the opponents mentally.
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Love’s Travel Stops just expanded its service offerings for RVs, including light maintenance, battery replacement and tire replacement.
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California's new personal finance graduation requirement The lessons come as California prepares to expand financial education statewide.
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Meander through a lush, fairy-worthy tapestry of ivy and narrow pathways forged throughout the B&B's history.
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His mother, who came from a somewhat shady family (her father had been part of a coin-forging group whose ringleaders were arrested and beheaded), helped run the inn; his sister was twelve years older.
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Instead of celebrating innovation, the movie unfolds through lawsuits and broken friendships.
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Yet despite his later involvement in politics, McCloskey remains most closely associated with the confrontation that unfolded outside his home in June 2020.
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Organizations that successfully fought for voting rights, educational opportunity, and political representation did not always cultivate the next generation of leadership with the same effectiveness.
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Swift has cultivated a loyal collective of her favorite brands, including Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Area (recall her famous Super Bowl jeans).
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As the disease progresses, muscles throughout the body can become rigid and go into painful spasms.
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As things progressed, sources say the studio brought in Reeves’ Toy Story 4 director to pitch his vision, which eventually led to Reeves thumbs up to star in the film.
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“Develop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/develop. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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