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
Marlowe Starling, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
In developed countries, there are fewer third spaces where young men and women can interact.
—Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
During his time at Sacramento State, Lukes developed from a walk-on to a Western Athletic Conference standout.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Orcas are curious and tactile, with brains that are large compared with their body size, Giles explained, adding that some parts of the killer whale brain are more developed than what’s seen in humans.
—Marlowe Starling, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
In developed countries, there are fewer third spaces where young men and women can interact.
—Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Verb
In Madrid, doctors examined his cartilage and found a bacteria called staphylococcus had developed, causing an infection.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
During his time at Sacramento State, Lukes developed from a walk-on to a Western Athletic Conference standout.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developed
Verb
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It was started by his grandfather as a laboratory supply company and evolved over the years into Learning Resources.—
Paul Wiseman and Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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But just like you, the brand has evolved and now offers whitening kits as part of its repertoire.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
13 Apr. 2025
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That’s what the Leafs acquired him for, after all.—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Miami acquired Wiggins, Kyle Anderson and a top-10 protected 2025 first-round pick from Golden State, and Davion Mitchell from the Toronto Raptors in the five-team Butler trade.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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As the allegations surfaced and then grew, Manson was dropped by CAA as a client and axed from acting roles in American Gods and Creepshow.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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The number of job listings for musical therapists in Australia, for example, grew nearly fourfold in the five years between 2018 and 2022.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The White House did note that the tariffs can be expanded.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Another commenter expanded on this, pointing to the food and utensil choices as dead giveaways of American eating.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Federal officials alleged that Cormier forged the signature of the company’s owner and used the owner’s signature stamp on the checks to cash the checks or deposit them into her personal bank account.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
10 Apr. 2025
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Federal officials alleged that Cormier forged the signature of the company’s owner and used the owner’s signature stamp on the checks to cash the checks or deposit them into her personal bank account.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
10 Apr. 2025
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Allen — who has steadily received more playing time as the season has progressed based on his defense but has also shown flashes offensively and has displayed solid free-throw shooting — played the best of the bunch, scoring nine points in 22 minutes of play and grabbing five rebounds.—
Grant Salsman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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Supermodel Heidi Klum, who progressed into a mainstay judge of American’s Got Talent on NBC, is returning to her roots in the reality/competition space.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.—
Ricky Muddimer,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Most agreed that happiness in the United States is falling because of social isolation, especially among young people aged under 30.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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The most significant rise is anticipated among people aged 80 and older, with cases projected to increase by 196% by 2050.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Developed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developed. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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