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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
While the upcoming week looks dry across Central Texas, there are signs of a wetter pattern developing toward the end of March and into early April.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Companies developing power plants are also poised to be big winners in the boom.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
This story is developing and will be updated.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
And Gauthier and his partner already have their sites set on developing a new game, which Gauthier could not say much about.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
In addition, as global temperatures increase, demand for power-hungry air conditioning in many emerging and developing economies has been growing, too, requiring copper inside the equipment and more wiring to power them.
—Adam Charles Simon, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
DNA tests can reveal information about a person's ancestry, their risk for developing certain health conditions, and their likelihood of having certain personality traits.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Indeed, Porsche has continued setting track records with it since, as the company has continued developing ways to sharpen it into the subsequent 992-gen 911’s life.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Soller said the intent of the bill is to allow the agency to forgo hearings only in developing interim standards.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Companies developing power plants are also poised to be big winners in the boom.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
This story is developing and will be updated.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
And Gauthier and his partner already have their sites set on developing a new game, which Gauthier could not say much about.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
In addition, as global temperatures increase, demand for power-hungry air conditioning in many emerging and developing economies has been growing, too, requiring copper inside the equipment and more wiring to power them.
—Adam Charles Simon, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
DNA tests can reveal information about a person's ancestry, their risk for developing certain health conditions, and their likelihood of having certain personality traits.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Indeed, Porsche has continued setting track records with it since, as the company has continued developing ways to sharpen it into the subsequent 992-gen 911’s life.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Soller said the intent of the bill is to allow the agency to forgo hearings only in developing interim standards.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developing
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Tucked in between the historic Sistrunk neighborhood, the still under-construction FAT Village development and Flagler Village, a neighborhood popular with young people and families, Thrive is meant to cater to downtown Fort Lauderdale’s evolving demographics.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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This rapid timeline shows how defense companies are trying to respond faster to evolving threats rather than relying on slower traditional acquisition cycles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Browning said acquiring the property had been a 10-year pursuit for the company, which also operates locations in Auburn and Lincoln.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Texas Rangers had an active offseason, acquiring All-Star lefty MacKenzie Gore and swapping Marcus Semien for new outfielder Brandon Nimmo.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Cases similar to Lewis's are adding to the growing debate about the constitutionality of a geofence warrant.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Add Rowan County to the growing list of communities around the Charlotte region where neighbors are fighting against massive data centers coming to town.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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In practice, that means the Commission is wary of big mergers, unless they are paired with social taxes — protecting jobs, expanding network coverage in poorer areas and ensuring the Black majority benefits.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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OpenAI has spent the last few years expanding its tools into standalone products.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Mug shots over an 8-year period for stealing cars, forging checks and running scams didn't stop Robinson from building trust and respect after creating a new identity as Mike King, a business owner and high-profile bodyguard to Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Although Oakland is home to many of the Bay Area’s best restaurants, only in the last five years did the Town become such a pizza destination, with most shops offering region-specific pizza and a few forging their own identities.—
Cesar Hernandez,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Marlow, global head of fertiliser pricing at Argus, agreed that the unfolding crisis in the Middle East would have a bigger impact on the fertilizer trade than the Russia-Ukraine war.—
Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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As China’s fashion market recovers, that momentum is unfolding against a shifting backdrop.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2026
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Athletes today communicate directly with fans through a variety of digital platforms, often cultivating personal brands where their cultural influence extends well beyond the formal marketing strategies of their teams or leagues.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Artists Equity is unveiling its Writers’ Room program, an in-house development initiative focused on cultivating original screenplays.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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And yes, despite his agent saying Crosby is progressing in his rehab from knee surgery, his long-term health is a question mark.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Kings said Murray is progressing in his recovery after missing the past seven games with a left ankle sprain, but he has not been cleared to return.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Developing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developing. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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