developing

present participle of develop
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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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Recent Examples of developing Fullkrug, 32, is injury-prone, Callum Wilson, 33, is best suited to cameo appearances off the bench, and Callum Marshall, 20, is still developing as a young forward. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025 Previous gallery@ projects have included developing a custom Circulose denim canvas for Kiril Jeliazkov’s Lamborghini 60th Anniversary painting in partnership with Treun House Atelier and Automobili Lamborghini. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2025 But to keep from developing poor habits, a new shooter needs a bow that fits. The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025 Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, with 1 in 5 Americans developing it in their lifetimes, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Staff Author, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025 This includes developing ways to deflect or disperse an object on a collision course and warning and emergency response planning for unexpected or unpreventable impacts. Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025 This is a developing story and will be updated. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025 The good news is that scientists and engineers are developing the next-generation space missions that could address this. JSTOR Daily, 24 Oct. 2025 That's what scientists are saying is possibly responsible for the decrease in children developing the problematic and dangerous allergy. Sam Woodward, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developing
Verb
  • The move also represents another step in the evolving relationship between AI tools and creators and the music industry.
    Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
    Diana Olick, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Surprisingly, the Red Sox may not have to deal with the Yankees acquiring one of their top players this offseason.
    Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Straightaway’s 12 Nights of Cocktails calendar would be a welcome offering for any drinks lover in your life who’d appreciate the gift of 12 iconic cocktails, without the fuss of actually making them or acquiring all of the ingredients to do so.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • During the president’s first term in office, his officials raised alarms about Beijing’s growing technological prowess, its military buildup, and its dominance over the critical minerals industry.
    Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The Congressional Budget Office projects the total national debt will exceed $38 trillion by 2029, growing roughly $7 trillion a year.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
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  • In 2025, Ohtani is likely to earn another MVP award, adding to his ever-expanding trophy cabinet.
    Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Environmental advocates question the need for expanding fossil fuel resources a time when greenhouse gases from those fuels are worsening climate change.
    Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Twenty years ago, Champ Kelly was working as a software/quality engineer at IBM, forging the next chapter of his life after four seasons playing indoor professional football.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Still, the company is keeping its pipeline of new products intact, forging ahead with a focus on clog innovation and diversifying into new silhouettes and categories.
    Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
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  • Their relationship is also unfolding against the backdrop of weakening Senate norms that in the past forced some semblance of bipartisanship.
    David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Offering strikingly intimate access to a real, unfolding love triangle, the film documents all sides of what is usually kept behind closed doors.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Ohio State team specifically focused on shiitake and button mushrooms, cultivating the fungi before dehydrating them for long-term viability.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Moreover, there is magic in cultivating patience.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
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  • But this topic in particular — a quarterback progressing through his reads — really doesn’t work without a functioning offensive line.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
  • According to Fayez, Neom has attracted significant investment in infrastructure and planning and construction are progressing.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025

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