1
as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the development of an idea into a marketable product
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2
as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
a development that the writers of the law never anticipated or intended
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as in growth
the process of becoming mature
a tulip's development from a bulb into a flower
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Recent Examples of development
And the fruit contains a modest amount of vitamin B6 to boot, which plays a role in brain development, mood regulation, energy metabolism and hormone balance.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2025
That position should be tasked with embedding economic justice into every corner of government, from workforce development to small business regulation to consumer protection.
—Harvey Epstein, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2025
Infection: Bacterial and parasitic infections can trigger inflammation and contribute to the development of arthritis in some people with IBD.
Genetics: Some people inherit genes (traits passed down through families) that increase their risk of IBD and arthritis.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 2 Aug. 2025
Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2025
That position should be tasked with embedding economic justice into every corner of government, from workforce development to small business regulation to consumer protection.
—Harvey Epstein, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2025
Infection: Bacterial and parasitic infections can trigger inflammation and contribute to the development of arthritis in some people with IBD.
Genetics: Some people inherit genes (traits passed down through families) that increase their risk of IBD and arthritis.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 2 Aug. 2025
Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for development
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That dual focus — speed and strategy, data and decisions — is already informing the evolution of agentic AI platforms.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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With fabrics that provide 4-way stretch, wicking, UPF protection and water repellency, the fall collection showcases Wrangler’s continued evolution into high-performance, functional apparel designed for the demands of diverse environments.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
31 July 2025
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On a base level, the closure of the CPB, as an outcome of Congress clawing back its funding, weakens public media on a systemic level.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Mets lead the Phillies by a half-game in the NL East; the outcome of that race will establish the difficulty of October’s path for New York.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Tie the stems loosely so their bindings don’t constrict plant movement or growth, and add extra ties if needed to make your plants extra secure.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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Without a decisive course correction, it's projected to soar past $50 trillion in the coming years—crippling future generations with crushing interest payments, stifling economic growth, and leaving America vulnerable to foreign adversaries who hold our debt.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Yet we are told—relentlessly—that the very energy systems that enabled this progress now pose an existential threat.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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But Jackson’s absence could still possibly slow progress in the passing game from the standpoint of communication in pass protection.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Aug. 2025
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The result is a system that empowers healthcare professionals to become confident ECG interpreters.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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The result was a call from band manager Bill Curbishley who shared the bad news with Starkey.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
4 Aug. 2025
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Often, the best players get a big chunk of their minor-league maturation at Double-A and then make a pit stop at Triple-A.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 July 2025
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This expression offers a dry, oxidative Sherry character enhanced by accelerated tropical maturation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Harry Potter fans have a new destination to look forward to as Warner Bros. is bringing a spellbinding new theme park attraction Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island in a major expansion of the beloved franchise.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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All of us wanted an expansion of this character, and in particular, the expansion of the relationship with Mr. Wolf.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
2 Aug. 2025
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After cooling, the resultant solid was ground into powder to produce the final pigment.—
Jay Kakade
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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Meanwhile caretakers are concerned with something that can be even more challenging to address: the psychological trauma resultant from years of abuse in captivity.—
Ryley Graham,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 June 2025
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“Development.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/development. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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