as in inventor
one who creates or introduces something new
the developer of software that is used the world over
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Ashlee Casey with the Sacramento Water Forum said that opposing groups including environmentalists, developers, farmers and cities have all reached an agreement on how to best use water that's released from Folsom Dam and flows down the American River.
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James Taylor, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Reeling from a divorce and a suspension from his job, Rex now works serving eviction notices for a developer.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Despite high demand, data center construction actually slowed last year for the first time since 2020 as developers faced delays in dealing with zoning laws, permits, and securing power supply.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 May 2026
As part of the 99-year lease, the developer has promised to build a new park and two-story community center.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
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James Taylor, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Reeling from a divorce and a suspension from his job, Rex now works serving eviction notices for a developer.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Despite high demand, data center construction actually slowed last year for the first time since 2020 as developers faced delays in dealing with zoning laws, permits, and securing power supply.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 May 2026
As part of the 99-year lease, the developer has promised to build a new park and two-story community center.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developer
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Ben-Noon is a co-founder of Nano Dimension, the company from which the AME technology was acquired, and a co-inventor of the AME technology itself.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The new, polar bear-esque robot by the inventor of the iRobot vacuum was all over the internet this week — eyelashes beating and tail wagging.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Similar to the designer style, this bag has a suede finish, giving it a polished look that pairs well with both casual and dressier outfits.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The gingham lining is similar to pricier picks by designers like Burberry, but on sale for thousands cheaper.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Lonnie Ali, the boxer's wife and co-founder of the Ali Center, is an executive producer and consultant on the project due out later this year.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Musk, who donated $38 million to OpenAI early on, wanted control of the for-profit; the other founders were against it.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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That lesson has been absorbed — instinctively, if not always consciously — by a generation of online creators now moving into feature filmmaking with their audiences already in tow.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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Jury members are to be announced; the roster will draw from filmmakers, actors, and creators working across Japan and internationally.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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“Developer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developer. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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