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adjective

di-ˈve-ləpt How to pronounce developed (audio)
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as in evolved
being far along in development a highly developed society with a rigid class system

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verb

past tense of develop
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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
Adjective
These experienced and skilled athletes, who are often 22 or 23 years old, are appealing to coaches, especially when compared with inexperienced and physically less developed freshmen. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2026 As coastal areas become more developed, impervious surfaces—like roadways, parking lots, rooftops, and sidewalks—have increased. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2026
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How Richard Branson inspired Tan-Gillespie’s career ethos As Tan-Gillespie’s career developed, so did her aspirations. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026 Bobby developed a painful rash that could break open and bleed, along with significant inflammation and bleeding around his fingernails. — Stat Staff, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for developed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developed
  1. evolved
  2. progressed
  3. acquired
  4. grew
  5. expanded
  6. forged
  7. improved
  8. unfolded
Adjective
  • Electricity turned on the lights, revolutionized manufacturing, and upended our evolved biorhythms.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Whatever that means, the front fascia is given an evolved version of the old signature Opel Vizor, but now reimagined as a sweeping high-tech glass panel.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of evolved
Verb
  • Among those with type 2 diabetes, 40% progressed from diabetes to prediabetes and another 40% no longer met the criteria for diabetes, according to the researcher.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The outcome, which Vucic announced only around an hour and a half after polls closed, came after tensions had built as voting progressed during the day.
    — JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of progressed
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  • Janus Films has acquired all rights in North America and the UK/Ireland to Alfonso Cuarón’s classic fourth feature, Y Tu Mamá También, which has been restored in 4K to mark the 25th anniversary of its premiere.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The streamer acquired several game studios beginning in 2021, investing billions into the space, sources said.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of acquired
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  • On an adjusted basis, operating income grew 10%, beating analysts' expectations.
    — Justina Lee,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Yet amid all the decadent breakfasts and sparkling balls, one socialite found herself on a deeper mission as the days grew longer and a warm summer set in.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of grew
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  • But the lead quickly expanded in the second half, thanks to a 15-0 run by Charlotte, which lasted nearly three minutes and was capped off by Allen’s three-pointer.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Development began in the 1970s, and the system became operational for military use before civilian access expanded.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of expanded
Verb
  • During the ’50s, Zeno forged a connection with André Breton, a cofounder of Surrealism, and exhibited alongside the movement’s adherents in Europe.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Concurrently with these board appointments, NFMLA has forged a new collaboration with the Sharjah Intl.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of forged
Adjective
  • This improved insulation also reduces the freeze-thaw cycles that can cause frost to heave your plants out of the soil.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Yotova is expected to continue Radev's policy of keeping Bulgaria on its European path, while also calling for improved relations with Russia and the lifting of sanctions.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of improved
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  • His return last Friday, now a star at Florida, offered a reminder how differently his career could have unfolded.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The bloody slayings unfolded about three miles apart, near the southern and northern ends of University Ave.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026
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