as in inventors
one who creates or introduces something new
the developer of software that is used the world over
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Recent Examples of developers
The new program relied on federal money, including the Biden administration’s Solar for All, to sweeten the deal for developers.
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Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Managing airflow, structural loads, and engine performance in this regime requires careful testing, which is why developers typically expand speed limits gradually during early flight campaigns.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
App developers could still choose to rely on another payment processing system besides Google's and consumers will be able to download apps from alternative stores that go through a certification process.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The states would have to approve rules requiring data center developers pay for the costs of new power generation, Gramlich said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
As part of the deal, developers have also offered a $100,000 contribution to the Anaheim Fire and Rescue to fund wildfire prevention efforts, and recently added another $100,000 to go toward the Anaheim Police Department.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
The spokesperson said developers are required to utilize age-appropriate guardrails and tell users their product is powered by AI, emphasizing that developers must follow Anthropic’s acceptable use policy prohibiting many types of dangerous or harmful behavior.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
The bill doesn’t require developers to buy the land all at once, increasing the opportunity for companies to quietly purchase land in more rural areas throughout the state, not just the north.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
New regulations for data centers include updates on zoning standards, and a requirement that developers submit a sound study, water consumption report, and energy usage report.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Managing airflow, structural loads, and engine performance in this regime requires careful testing, which is why developers typically expand speed limits gradually during early flight campaigns.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
App developers could still choose to rely on another payment processing system besides Google's and consumers will be able to download apps from alternative stores that go through a certification process.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The states would have to approve rules requiring data center developers pay for the costs of new power generation, Gramlich said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
As part of the deal, developers have also offered a $100,000 contribution to the Anaheim Fire and Rescue to fund wildfire prevention efforts, and recently added another $100,000 to go toward the Anaheim Police Department.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
The spokesperson said developers are required to utilize age-appropriate guardrails and tell users their product is powered by AI, emphasizing that developers must follow Anthropic’s acceptable use policy prohibiting many types of dangerous or harmful behavior.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
The bill doesn’t require developers to buy the land all at once, increasing the opportunity for companies to quietly purchase land in more rural areas throughout the state, not just the north.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
New regulations for data centers include updates on zoning standards, and a requirement that developers submit a sound study, water consumption report, and energy usage report.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developers
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Anderson never married and, like the female inventors who came before and after her, faced different constraints to entrepreneurship than men, such as prohibitions on owning property and opening bank accounts.—
Shoshi Parks,
Popular Science,
4 Mar. 2026
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Buscemi noted that inventors like the Wright Brothers would sew fabric patterns tailored to wooden planes.—
Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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For long, chip designers have viewed moving ions as a nuisance.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Planners and floral designers, for example, note that photos produced by AI can often lead to disappointment for their clients.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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The art in this collection is a stunning reproduction of Miyazaki’s illustrations, including concept sketches, animation stills and interviews with the creators.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Gold House is the leading cultural ecosystem, uniting the Asian Pacific and multicultural communities around common causes, investing capital and resources into independent creators and companies, and showing the world how impactful the Asian Pacific community can be in every industry and endeavor.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Kratzer said some of the documents allow visitors to see the founders’ handwriting up close.—
Olivianna Calmes,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Steve and Carri Roux are co-founders of the foundation, which was created it in the memory of their son, Luke, who was killed by a drunken driver just 10 days after graduating from Farmington High School in June 2022.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
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