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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
The area has a 10% chance of developing in the next 48 hours and a 10% chance of developing in the next seven days.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Since developing the coffee program at Yum Village, where Nyles crafted coffee beverages infused with Afro-Caribbean flavors like lattes flavored with buttered rum and scotch bonnets, Hold Me Closer XX is now located inside the Corktown production studio 1301 Studios.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The new hire will be responsible for developing product strategy for Netflix’s core Productivity Assistant experience, conducting user research to understand workforce needs, and experimenting with prompt engineering and conversational interfaces.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Risk factors for developing myopia include genetic and environmental factors.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
For example, a disconcertingly painful procedure, may also influence the chances of developing the diagnosis.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
Beyond his role at Oracle, Ellison has been actively involved in significant initiatives, including the $500 billion Stargate Project, a collaboration aimed at developing AI infrastructure and data centers across the United States.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
This is a developing story and will be updated.
—Peter Wilkinson, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
The actor has since pivoted to developing a TV series based on one of his favorite games, Warhammer 40K, for Amazon.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Since developing the coffee program at Yum Village, where Nyles crafted coffee beverages infused with Afro-Caribbean flavors like lattes flavored with buttered rum and scotch bonnets, Hold Me Closer XX is now located inside the Corktown production studio 1301 Studios.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The new hire will be responsible for developing product strategy for Netflix’s core Productivity Assistant experience, conducting user research to understand workforce needs, and experimenting with prompt engineering and conversational interfaces.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Risk factors for developing myopia include genetic and environmental factors.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
For example, a disconcertingly painful procedure, may also influence the chances of developing the diagnosis.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
Beyond his role at Oracle, Ellison has been actively involved in significant initiatives, including the $500 billion Stargate Project, a collaboration aimed at developing AI infrastructure and data centers across the United States.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
This is a developing story and will be updated.
—Peter Wilkinson, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
The actor has since pivoted to developing a TV series based on one of his favorite games, Warhammer 40K, for Amazon.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developing
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These datasets can help guide decisions about where to explore for these minerals, how to mitigate the environmental impacts of mining, and how to assess Earth's evolving surface in a changing climate.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Conclusion With engineering breakthroughs and evolving automotive and aviation standards, flying cars are no longer a distant sci-fi fantasy.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Basic research leads to new knowledge Basic research, also called fundamental research, involves systematic study aimed at acquiring new knowledge.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Driving down the price after Ingram cleared waivers last week, while acquiring a goaltender with excellent potential and a reasonable track record, is about as astute a move as there is.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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What follows is Hanke’s account of the administration’s growing interest in advocating the dollarization path, a course of action Milei has been unable to deliver on.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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More than 100 international TV series and formats, animation, feature films and documentaries in various stages of the production cycle will be pitched to hundreds of top execs this week in the Eternal City, underscoring the growing influence of the pre-Mipcom boutique event.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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Other southern Arizona wineries are expanding with new eateries and event spaces to attract more visitors.—
Richard Ruelas,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Now, Meta is expanding those protections beyond Instagram.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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These companies do not make a habit of forging relationships with small organic farmers.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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This would mean forging an understanding with Labour, the Greens, or both.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Oct. 2025
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On the morning of 9/11, Scott's company Ladder 118 was dispatched from its firehouse in Brooklyn to respond to the crisis unfolding at the World Trade Center.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The protests that are now unfolding are a result of that skepticism.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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During the Soviet era, all the vineyards in the area were replaced with hazelnut trees and tea bushes because cultivating wine in this humid climate was deemed too difficult.—
Jessica Jungbauer,
Vogue,
6 Oct. 2025
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Actor Charlie Hunnum discussed with Variety the process of cultivating Ed Gein's voice.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Angel Gomes only made 10 senior appearances and three starts for Manchester United, after joining them aged six and progressing through the ranks to captain their under-21s side.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Palestinians in Gaza, meanwhile, were still trying to find safety as talks were progressing.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Developing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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