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as in evolving
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 acquiring
to come to have gradually
the youngster developed a taste for green olives
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as in growing
to become mature
the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels
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as in expanding
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 forging
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 developing
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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Joe Brandt, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The two companies are now developing a full-length Gummibär feature film scheduled for 2027.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Popes have often used such encounters, especially in the developing world, to rally young people to persevere in the face of poverty, corruption and other challenges.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The International Energy Agency calls this the largest energy crisis on record, warning developing nations in Asia, Africa and Latin America face severe economic hardship from soaring energy prices and potential recession.
—John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Given the number of viewers tuning in on the stream, Simon likened developing a Coachella set to performances like award shows and other TV spots, where the focus can’t be on the thousands watching in person, but the millions watching from the screen.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
But the meteorologists thought storms had only a low chance of developing.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
With developing nations like Zambia and Sri Lanka defaulting on their debt, countries buoyed by oil reserves seemed an attractive bet.
—Bloomberg, 10 Apr. 2026
The study, led by researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), found that adults 65 and older who received a high-dose influenza vaccine had a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to those who received the standard dose.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Joe Brandt, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The two companies are now developing a full-length Gummibär feature film scheduled for 2027.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Popes have often used such encounters, especially in the developing world, to rally young people to persevere in the face of poverty, corruption and other challenges.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The International Energy Agency calls this the largest energy crisis on record, warning developing nations in Asia, Africa and Latin America face severe economic hardship from soaring energy prices and potential recession.
—John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Given the number of viewers tuning in on the stream, Simon likened developing a Coachella set to performances like award shows and other TV spots, where the focus can’t be on the thousands watching in person, but the millions watching from the screen.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
But the meteorologists thought storms had only a low chance of developing.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
With developing nations like Zambia and Sri Lanka defaulting on their debt, countries buoyed by oil reserves seemed an attractive bet.
—Bloomberg, 10 Apr. 2026
The study, led by researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), found that adults 65 and older who received a high-dose influenza vaccine had a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to those who received the standard dose.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developing
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The Khartiia’s focus on rapidly evolving technologies has drawn attention beyond Ukraine’s borders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Public spaces are also evolving.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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Peterson’s tactical approach steeped in reshaping the Hornets by emphasizing player health and development, a team-first culture and the importance of acquiring assets springboarded the Hornets into the national conversation again.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The proposal is prompting unease from insurers as well as health policy and legal experts, who are concerned about the legality of OPM acquiring such a sweeping database of sensitive health information, and the agency’s ability to safeguard it.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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The stopout population keeps growing overall, even as annual stopouts have declined and reenrollment has increased, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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One of those is Tony Mellow, who, at age 70, has been growing fruits and vegetables his entire life on family land in Santa Clara County.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The executive director of Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District provided a statement, saying the wharf is evolving, new businesses are opening, and the area is expanding in ways that make Fisherman's Wharf more accessible and engaging.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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These are jobs not created, customers not served, communities that don’t reap the benefits of expanding local business.—
Walter Rowen,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Right now, Mercury and Neptune are forging an alliance in your motivated 10th house, empowering your public path.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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Mary and Sam embrace wealth and opportunity, but their children begin forging identities that challenge expectations.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Virginia bluebell buds are also unfolding into pink dangling flowers.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Advertisement That tension is unfolding as Congress returns from a two-week recess, having been largely absent from the most volatile early phase of the conflict.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
14 Apr. 2026
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Locals had been cultivating for generations, but the help was welcome, says Tcharaba.—
Julie Bourdin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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That exchange between vulnerability and recognition is what Bazin has spent more than two decades cultivating.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Time is ticking, and work is progressing to make sure the footprint of the draft is good to go, because the city is expected to host hundreds of thousands of people.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Smith told reporters at practice Wednesday that Kuzmenko was progressing in his rehab and would be reevaluated near the end of the regular season.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Developing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developing. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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