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
The fact that O’Neal agreed to pay seven figures in a settlement, which must be approved by U.S. District Judge K. Michael Moore, is a significant development in an area of law that has historically favored endorsers.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 June 2025
Mariani’s new film, Cyclone, is an example of how similar developments are taking hold elsewhere, too.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
His first visit to a specialist to address the development kicked off a testing process that lasted nine months.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
The area is often described as one of the country’s largest urban infill projects, and economic development leaders see it as a means of doubling the size of Sacramento’s downtown.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 June 2025
Mariani’s new film, Cyclone, is an example of how similar developments are taking hold elsewhere, too.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
His first visit to a specialist to address the development kicked off a testing process that lasted nine months.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
The area is often described as one of the country’s largest urban infill projects, and economic development leaders see it as a means of doubling the size of Sacramento’s downtown.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for development
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The 1925 Scopes Trial, for example, was associated with a chilling effect on library holdings related to evolution.—
Jessica George,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2025
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The tech giants’ interest underscores the fierce competition for AI talent in what some believe will be the next major evolution of the internet.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
24 June 2025
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Legal and financial barriers delay needed care, leading to substantially worse health outcomes for our community.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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The court today disregards Congress's express desire to prevent that very outcome.—
June 26,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
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The apparel segment, which contributed around 50 percent of total 618 sales, rose 7.2 percent during the May period, trailing by 6.8 percent year-over-year growth in the beauty category, according to Moojing.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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This means Boardroom and QSI will team up on commercial, investment and media content initiatives, as well as advising on PSG’s growth in the U.S., while the parties will also develop merchandise together.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2025
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Since the 1960s, monthly pay has stood in France—and in much of the world—as a symbol of stability and social progress.—
Arbia Smiti,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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In May, Amy popped up in the feeds of over 25 million TikTok users with a video that documented the dramatic results of her breast reduction.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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With results showing that only just over half of immigrants intend to stay in Germany permanently, the report signals trouble for Europe’s largest economy which is already struggling with historic labor shortages.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The maturation of its player base naturally creates a demand for more mature experiences, hence why Brookhaven and its role-playing capabilities are so popular.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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One Life focuses on times of change and maturation.—
Grace Jordan-Weinstein,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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The news marks the first international expansion for Jackson’s FAST network.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 June 2025
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As luck would have it, the expansion Tampa Bay Devil Rays, as they were then known, were to begin play in 1998 and commence minor league and player development operations in 1997, a year after Militello threw his final pitch.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
16 June 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 30 Jun. 2025.
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