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
Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
And in Los Angeles and San Francisco, where transit systems are more developed and trains run more frequently, the law allows for even more dense development.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Melissa previously a Category 3 hurricane but has since gained strength and developed into a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 140 mph.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Today, thanks to extraordinary scientific progress, many people with type 1 diabetes—especially in developed countries—can enjoy long, healthy lives.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
And in Los Angeles and San Francisco, where transit systems are more developed and trains run more frequently, the law allows for even more dense development.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
That same night, while the two friends were playing online together, her friend mentioned that her daughter had developed a cough and blamed it on the water balloons the kids had played with at the party.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Melissa previously a Category 3 hurricane but has since gained strength and developed into a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 140 mph.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developed
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Fire offered an evolved take on their post-hardcore calling card, but Water was largely electronic, resulting in a haunting yet serene setting.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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With these tools, scientists may one day trace how microbes and mammoths co-evolved.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
30 Sep. 2025
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Shadene Butchart, 58, started off on a Blue Cross bronze plan -- or the lowest tier -- but, as her disease progressed, the couple decided to upgrade to a gold plan, the highest tier, which covers a higher percentage of her health care costs.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The friendship has progressed, and my sister feels jealous and threatened by it.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
21 Oct. 2025
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Ginger has given birth to three litters of cubs since she was acquired by Shalom in 2019.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Campbell’s acquired a majority stake in 2014, and eventually bought the rest of the company in 2017.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The second photo was noticeably different from the first, instead showing a recent image of heavy machinery smoothing gravel where lush green grass once grew.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Prestige beauty, which sits within the division, grew at mid-single digits as the overall market showed gradual improvement.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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While oral arguments are typically constrained to an hour—30 minutes for each side—the high court on Thursday ordered that the hearings will be expanded to 80 minutes.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Acquisitions and investments have expanded BHP’s copper operations by nearly 30% in three years and set it up to become one of the world’s largest producers of potash.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Though forged with simple materials, Luise Kaish’s canvas collages do indeed evoke a sense of wonder.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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The signatories said that many elements of modern international law aimed at protecting human life were originally forged in response to the Holocaust.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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The old main building at United’s training base did have similar amenities but the new, improved complex invites players to use them more frequently.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The sport drive mode improved steering feel, transmission and throttle response.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Still, without Osimhen’s early deciding goal, the match might have unfolded differently.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The glamorous event unfolded as a ceasefire tenuously holds in Gaza, following a two-year conflict between Israel and Hamas.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Developed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developed. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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