as in evolved
being far along in development
a highly developed society with a rigid class system
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as in progressed
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 acquired
to come to have gradually
the youngster developed a taste for green olives
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as in grew
to become mature
the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels
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as in expanded
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 forged
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 developed
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
India’s version of strategic autonomy is, perhaps, the most developed and instructive.
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Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
Delia Rose Sauer,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
But after months of acrimony, the two have developed a surprisingly friendly public relationship despite maintaining deep ideological differences.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The candidates who got job offers gave richer, more developed answers — with real context and real outcomes.
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Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
India’s version of strategic autonomy is, perhaps, the most developed and instructive.
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Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Freak House developed loyal customer base.
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Delia Rose Sauer,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
But after months of acrimony, the two have developed a surprisingly friendly public relationship despite maintaining deep ideological differences.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developed
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This evolved mission mandates more than technology alone.
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The leader and protector of his kingdom, his character embodies this Fire sign in its most evolved form.
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As the race progressed, Schlossberg received heavy media scrutiny by The New York Times with reports of high turnover inside his campaign and allegations of erratic behavior.
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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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Since Universal acquired the film rights to Lego in 2020, the studio has announced several live-action projects from creatives like Jake Kasdan, Patty Jenkins and Joe Cornish, though none of those came to fruition.
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The working hypothesis behind the cluster is that the first case acquired hantavirus while on land, before boarding the cruise ship, the WHO said.
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One name dominated discussions more than any other in Sacramento as anticipation grew in the weeks leading up to the NBA draft.
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The crisis grew so acute a decade ago that the department established strike forces of FBI and Health and Human Services agents in hotspots such as Miami, Houston and Los Angeles.
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Under his leadership, SMUD expanded workforce training programs, and joined the state’s Energy Imbalance Market, a wholesale energy-trading market that allows SMUD to buy low-cost renewable energy in real time, and sell excess energy to generate additional revenue.
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According to the agency, the Dodd-Frank Act, a 2010 law passed in the wake of the housing crash to tighten financial oversight, expanded its authority by giving it control over swaps, a type of derivative contract.
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In the months since, the girl group has forged ahead as a quintet, playing Coachella in April and announcing a new EP set for release in August.
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True leadership transcends titles, forged through influence and presence, not authority.
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The school system received significant state and national praise for improved test scores.
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Lower operating costs and improved reliability Beyond environmental benefits, the firm cites significant economic advantages of electric haul trucks.
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The top of the draft unfolded as expected.
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The exhibit unfolded in partnership with Home of Football, a new cultural destination dedicated to the globally beloved game, which opened in the heart of New York’s design district between Chelsea and Hudson Yards on Monday.
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