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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
In the search for good ideas, Miami-Dade will award $100,000 each to three startups that are developing technology to divert waste from landfills and improve public sustainability engagement.
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
This achievement marks a critical first step in the BALIS project, an initiative aimed at developing powerful, climate-friendly propulsion systems for future aircraft, ships, and heavy-duty vehicles.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Most notable is bigorexia, a form of muscle dysmorphia that causes an obsession with developing bigger muscles.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
In fact, some of the potential culprits could have been so large as to essentially be a still-developing protoplanet, according to NASA.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Quit Smoking Quitting smoking can help decrease your risk of developing cavities.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
This is a developing story and will be updated.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
This is a developing story - more to follow.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
According to a Reuters report, the chipmaker is developing a new artificial intelligence chip, named the B30A, that will supersede the H20 that it’s allowed to export to Beijing.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
This achievement marks a critical first step in the BALIS project, an initiative aimed at developing powerful, climate-friendly propulsion systems for future aircraft, ships, and heavy-duty vehicles.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Most notable is bigorexia, a form of muscle dysmorphia that causes an obsession with developing bigger muscles.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
In fact, some of the potential culprits could have been so large as to essentially be a still-developing protoplanet, according to NASA.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Quit Smoking Quitting smoking can help decrease your risk of developing cavities.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
This is a developing story and will be updated.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
This is a developing story - more to follow.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
According to a Reuters report, the chipmaker is developing a new artificial intelligence chip, named the B30A, that will supersede the H20 that it’s allowed to export to Beijing.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developing
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Shepherd, who has contributed to the company’s acquisition phase and government and community relations efforts, will now also lead DBH’s evolving long-term growth strategy for ballparks.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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While technology may still be evolving in some areas, a challenge also lies in adoption.—
Brad Rencher,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The film is written by Gaelyn Golde with revisions by Kwedar and Clint Bentley, who are reteaming with Netflix on the heels of the streamer acquiring their Sundance breakout Train Dreams.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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As part of the deal, Anthropic will also destroy data it was accused of illegally acquiring.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Efforts to expand retail investors’ access to private markets in Europe took a significant step forward this week with the launch of a new investment vehicle, but concerns remain about growing exposure to the relatively risky assets.—
Jenni Reid,Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bateman's character, Vince Friedken, battles a gambling addiction in a trailer for the crime thriller, as Law's Jake Friedken celebrates the growing success of his buzzy establishment.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Student Experience and Programming — expanding academic programs such as the Capstone Design, the Flowers Invention Studio, and the Student Competition Center by supporting faculty mentors and students.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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France, which plans to recognize a Palestinian state this month at the United Nations, also voiced its opposition to Israel expanding operations in Gaza.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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After designing his first collection in 1974, Armani and Galeotti founded Giorgio Armani SpA in 1975, forging a formidable team and creating their own label of men and women’s ready-to-wear.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Guerrero dreams of terraforming with lasers, electric zeppelins, and forging collaborations in optics, energy efficiency, and space technology.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Their accounts include previously unreported details about the turmoil unfolding at one of the nation’s leading health agencies.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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The focus on Red Crescent also keeps the film firmly on course; The Voice of Hind Rajab is not a film about either side of the humanitarian disaster unfolding in Gaza but in the moral no-man’s land in between.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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By cultivating awareness and accountability across all levels of the business, leaders can turn team members into active participants who identify threats earlier, respond more effectively and play a central role in protecting sensitive information.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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High Potential premiered in September 2024, slowly cultivating a bigger and bigger audience before wrapping up its 13-episode debut season in February 2025.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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Sabalenka has been true to her word in New York, claiming straight-sets victories in her first four matches before progressing to the last four after Markéta Vondroušová withdrew with a knee injury.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ragans is progressing toward a return and will likely pitch in a rehab game this weekend.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Developing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developing. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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