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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
Streaming will come together for a keynote roundtable to share their strategies developing compelling campaigns for new films and TV series.
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William Earl, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
Along with the likes of the BBC, Channel 4 and Netflix, the charity has spent the past year developing the principles, which were revealed at an event at Channel 4’s Horseferry Road HQ.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Drucker has previously consulted for Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly and other companies that have been developing weight-loss medications.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
The role involves guiding staff, developing strategies, overseeing investing and representing the department to the board, media and investment community.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Hull said 2024’s flat revenue was the result of Miso developing and launching the third generation of Flippy meant specifically to create scale.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Simply getting older increases our chances of developing cancer, dementia, heart failure, and many other conditions.
—Andrew S. Brack, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
After leaving Cuba during the Mariel Boatlift, Alfonzo settled in Miami and began developing his career and practice.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
However, adults 65 years and older and children younger than two are at higher risk of developing complications from the flu.
—Koko Nakajima, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
William Earl, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
Along with the likes of the BBC, Channel 4 and Netflix, the charity has spent the past year developing the principles, which were revealed at an event at Channel 4’s Horseferry Road HQ.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Drucker has previously consulted for Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly and other companies that have been developing weight-loss medications.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
The role involves guiding staff, developing strategies, overseeing investing and representing the department to the board, media and investment community.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Hull said 2024’s flat revenue was the result of Miso developing and launching the third generation of Flippy meant specifically to create scale.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Simply getting older increases our chances of developing cancer, dementia, heart failure, and many other conditions.
—Andrew S. Brack, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
After leaving Cuba during the Mariel Boatlift, Alfonzo settled in Miami and began developing his career and practice.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
However, adults 65 years and older and children younger than two are at higher risk of developing complications from the flu.
—Koko Nakajima, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developing
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Asteroid and comet redirection is possible as well, as several missions have demonstrated, and perhaps a long-term future for humanity, as well as whatever humans wind up evolving into, will continue to include that information.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Mar. 2026
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An effort to undermine the credibility of the chief executive officer of the University of Connecticut Health Center was timed to go public before the celebratory kickoff Wednesday of Waterbury Hospital’s renewal as part of an evolving new hospital system led by UConn Health.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2026
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Netflix also wasn’t acquiring WBD’s linear cable business with its bid.—
Alex Sherman,Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Trump apparently believes that Iran is intent on acquiring a nuclear weapon, despite Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s declarations to the contrary and a US intelligence community assessment last year.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Kolvet, who has been hosting Kirk’s show since his death, wrote in a post on X that there was growing urgency in Washington, including among anti-war voices, over reports that Iran may have been pursuing dirty bombs and seeking hypersonic weapons from China.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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It's consistently ranked one of the fastest growing cities in the country and crane—industrial, that is—might as well be the unofficial city bird.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
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In his closing remarks at the congress, Kim doubled down on expanding the nation’s nuclear arsenal.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The company currently has 282 active customers and are expanding each day.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
26 Feb. 2026
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Garcia was detained and later arrested on two counts of grand theft auto, one count of owning or aiding in operating a chop shop, and one count of forging or altering a vehicle title, according to his arrest report.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Brazil seeks new trade allies amid tariff uncertainty Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accelerated his global diplomatic push, forging new trade agreements amid global upheaval.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Inside the Cafesjian Art Trust Museum, a new chapter is unfolding, according to curator Jill Ahlberg Yohe.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Alabama Solution is a six-year investigation into the crisis unfolding at prisons across the southern state, discovering over 1,300 deaths of people in custody inside Alabama correctional facilities between 2019 and 2024.—
Davi Merchan,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2026
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At Miracle Fruit Farm in the Redland agricultural area, owner Erik Tieting has been cultivating thousands of trees since 2012.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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In that case, try to knock the population down by lightly cultivating the soil a couple inches deep around the plants.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
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Antonia Noori Farzan Providence's snow removal efforts are also progressing slowly because heavy-duty equipment is in short supply, Mayor Brett Smiley said in a video posted on Tuesday.—
Eryn Dion,
The Providence Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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Dane announced last year that he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, a rare but swiftly progressing neurodegenerative disease.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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