as in inventor
one who creates or introduces something new
the developer of software that is used the world over
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Both Tong and his counterpart in Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter Neronha, followed up with their own request on Monday which reiterated the developers’ claim that federal intervention risks raising costs for electric customers while upending thousands of local jobs.
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John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
The small number speaks to the frustration of many over insurance claims, the impact of developers, environmental concerns and the general high cost of rebuilding.
—David Wilson, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
The manufacturers and developers at the hearing told legislators that creating incentives, simplifying building codes and speeding up project reviews would help the industry grow.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The developer told the council that other bidders for the property might put in a housing complex or distribution center.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
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John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
The small number speaks to the frustration of many over insurance claims, the impact of developers, environmental concerns and the general high cost of rebuilding.
—David Wilson, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
The manufacturers and developers at the hearing told legislators that creating incentives, simplifying building codes and speeding up project reviews would help the industry grow.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The developer told the council that other bidders for the property might put in a housing complex or distribution center.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developer
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The inventors promise that the trackpad’s ergonomic design keeps your hand in a more natural position compared to a traditional mouse.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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From the early tinkerers who first imagined electrical speech to the engineers who built continental cables, digital switching, satellites, and wireless networks, countless inventors have pushed the limits of how far and how fast a human voice can travel.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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The groups also say the project’s designers failed to factor in the consequences of climate change.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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As a professional home designer, Lujan had built her previous home in 2020 with fire protection in mind.—
Rick Montanez,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rich Little Brokegirls founder Kimberly Bizu sat down with creator and corporate strategist Jodie Taylor, discussing what women of color navigating corporate spaces and creative careers need to know.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the holiday apartment of Rosita Missoni, the late founder of the fashion brand Missoni, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, such fungal figures abound.—
Laura May Todd,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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While the fifth season of Organized Crime airs on NBC this fall, Meloni is also working on a new show from This Is Us creator Dan Folgelman.—
Alex Ross,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Millie Bobby Brown, Noah Schnapp, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo and Jamie Campbell Bower joined creators Ross and Matt Duffer and executive producer Shawn Levy for a conversation in Hollywood after awards voters were given an early look at the first episode of the new season.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Developer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developer. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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