as in experimental
made or done as an experiment
developmental weaponry that is classified as top secret by the Pentagon
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Recent Examples of developmental
Larkin is 29 now, which means their best chances to win (barring a major developmental breakthrough elsewhere) are likely in the next three to four years.
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Max Bultman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
At Texas, in particular, the vast majority of transfer portal entrants are depth options and developmental players.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
In High Tide Cabaret, artists with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental or neurological differences take center stage, showcasing their talents alongside peer mentors who volunteer to support and collaborate with them.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Completing the developmental tasks of this phase means developing a sense of a life well lived, a life that is complete unto itself despite its flaws and tragedies.
—Shruti Mutalik, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
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Max Bultman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
At Texas, in particular, the vast majority of transfer portal entrants are depth options and developmental players.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
In High Tide Cabaret, artists with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental or neurological differences take center stage, showcasing their talents alongside peer mentors who volunteer to support and collaborate with them.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Completing the developmental tasks of this phase means developing a sense of a life well lived, a life that is complete unto itself despite its flaws and tragedies.
—Shruti Mutalik, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developmental
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There will also be short film programs, experimental and episodic works, and conversations and panel discussions with filmmakers and Sundance alumni.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The issue is, the researchers say, is that the study's experimental design was faulty – a control group involved no stimulation, preventing blinding and raising the chances of the placebo effect in those who did use the device.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
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Jackson Thompson is a sports reporter for Fox News Digital covering critical political and cultural issues in sports, with an investigative lens.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Police said in a news release that investigators were conducting follow-up interviews, collecting and analyzing evidence, and reviewing available video and other investigative leads in an effort to identify and locate all involved parties.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Developmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developmental. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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