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
Along the way, Phillips could further hone his game on the Korn Ferry Tour, a developmental professional tour, and maybe also find an avenue to the PGA through Q School tournaments.
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Alex Valdes, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Her point underscores that parent engagement is one of the strongest predictors of successful developmental outcomes.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The Nuggets drafted Zeke Nnaji to join Bol Bol as a developmental project, then signed Isaiah Hartenstein and JaMychal Green to give themselves options.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
The teams also visit people in hospitals, in hospice, with special needs or developmental challenges and those dealing with disasters.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
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Alex Valdes, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Her point underscores that parent engagement is one of the strongest predictors of successful developmental outcomes.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The Nuggets drafted Zeke Nnaji to join Bol Bol as a developmental project, then signed Isaiah Hartenstein and JaMychal Green to give themselves options.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
The teams also visit people in hospitals, in hospice, with special needs or developmental challenges and those dealing with disasters.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developmental
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They’re joined by Clint Bentley’s Train Dreams, Ira Sachs’ experimental Peter Hujar’s Day, Johnny Depp’s curious Modigliani biopic Modi and Lost & Found In Cleveland, which is testing a new digital theatrical marketplace.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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An experimental serum shows promise in reversing baldness within 20 days.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to campaign materials, Towers is running on a platform of changing investigative processes for officer misconduct, and developing systems for community oversight, among other issues.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Florida Highway Patrol requested assistance from the Boca Raton Police Department and the Broward Sheriff’s Office, with BSO now serving as the lead investigative agency.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Developmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developmental. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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