DEVELOPING Synonyms: 163 Similar and Opposite Words

developing

verb

present participle of develop

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 In addition to impacts of untreated depression on the mother, developing children are also at greater risk for prematurity and low birth weight, and higher rates of impulsivity, socialization issues, and cognitive, behavioral and emotional difficulties. —

Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 14 May 2026 The institute is restructuring its tools, developing new programs and reflecting on its role in a broader context, including foreign policy and Poland’s intl. —

Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 May 2026 Oklo is currently developing fast fission power plants to provide energy and establish a domestic supply chain for critical isotopes. —

Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026 Several days after developing symptoms, people can experience severe lung illness that can be fatal and includes additional symptoms of coughing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing. —

Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026 Strong vertical wind shear can tear a developing tropical system apart or even prevent it from forming, NOAA says. —

Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 May 2026 Even before developing writing, our Neolithic ancestors appear to have used alcohol in search of mind-expanding inspiration. —

Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026 This is a developing story and will be updated. —

Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 14 May 2026 Look for one with plenty of developing flower buds. —

Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026

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With globally evolving dining standards, Knife Edge reveals the stress, the pressure, the resilience needed to hold your nerve in the battle for greatness.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Now, with the advent of the Internet and evolving consumer demands, customers can (and expect) access to their financial information via a mobile app, in real-time.

— Daniela Binatti, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026