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
Estefanía Martín As production and project development director at Grupo Macaronesia, Estefanía Martín occupies a quietly pivotal position in the Canary Islands’ audiovisual ecosystem.
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 19 June 2026
Europe’s defense industry is accelerating the development of a new long-range cruise missile capable of striking targets more than 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles) away.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
One of the project’s most significant adversaries is the city of Sacramento — while the area is not under their governance, city officials argue the development would violate a decades-old habitat conservation agreement with the county.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Under that deal, Iran agreed to limit its nuclear program and agreed not to pursue the development of a nuclear weapon.
—Natasha Lebedeva, NBC news, 16 June 2026
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 19 June 2026
Europe’s defense industry is accelerating the development of a new long-range cruise missile capable of striking targets more than 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles) away.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
One of the project’s most significant adversaries is the city of Sacramento — while the area is not under their governance, city officials argue the development would violate a decades-old habitat conservation agreement with the county.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Under that deal, Iran agreed to limit its nuclear program and agreed not to pursue the development of a nuclear weapon.
—Natasha Lebedeva, NBC news, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for development
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The book traces the fictitious Yeoman family’s evolution over generations from self-sufficient homesteaders to participants in global markets.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
23 June 2026
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The exhibition offers an immersive look at the Italian jeweler’s evolution since its founding in Milan in 1967, tracing how the brand reshaped contemporary jewelry through innovative design, craftsmanship, color and advertising while championing women who buy jewelry for themselves.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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The report found some shelter programs cost significantly more to operate than others, but due to incomplete and inconsistent data, auditors were unable to determine whether higher spending translated into better outcomes.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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The findings have since been replicated across multiple follow-up analyses and extended to include women, cognitive outcomes and blood pressure.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
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But there is plenty of skepticism about whether these will meaningfully boost economic growth.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Starmer's popularity has also declined amid a persistently high cost of living, sluggish economic growth and criticism over his acceptance of gifts from wealthy donors.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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Before departing for Switzerland, US Vice President JD Vance said one priority was to make progress on a ceasefire in Lebanon, which has again come under missile fire from Israel.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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The prize in the amount of €30,000 ($34,400) was handed to the two projects, which were among seven works in progress that screened for a panel of industry professionals this week in Cluj.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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As a result, the concept of animal rights was non-existent and people were free to treat animals like any other inanimate property.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Whatever the reasons, the result is somewhat ironic.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Some are incorporating innovative finishes and maturation techniques.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Distillery manager Malcolm Waring filled the American oak casks for this release three decades ago, and the whisky spent some time in European oak over its maturation journey as well.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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The state expansion also means protection for the rare riparian forest.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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The University of Pittsburgh’s record-setting growth is reshaping both its campus and Oakland, as the university leans into a long-term expansion plan that adds student beds, new facilities and economic heft to one of Pennsylvania’s busiest urban districts.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Pakistan has traditionally run large fiscal and external deficits, with a resultant rise in public debt.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
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The vessel’s owner and master will assume full responsibility for any resultant damage, the PGSA said.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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“Development.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/development. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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