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
These children were often nonverbal, profoundly delayed in learning or developmental milestones and, in some cases, engaged in self-injurious behaviors.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Some factors include food security, current mood, time of day, relationships with parents or even cognitive or developmental limitations.
—Gretchen Eichenberg, FOXNews.com, 5 May 2025
What to know for offseason: This was a developmental season for Johnson.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
The Ravens already took one developmental offensive lineman in Emery Jones Jr. Offensive line depth was a concern, but Vinson played at the FCS level, and competing against lesser compeition may mean Vinson needs a ton of developing.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Some factors include food security, current mood, time of day, relationships with parents or even cognitive or developmental limitations.
—Gretchen Eichenberg, FOXNews.com, 5 May 2025
What to know for offseason: This was a developmental season for Johnson.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
The Ravens already took one developmental offensive lineman in Emery Jones Jr. Offensive line depth was a concern, but Vinson played at the FCS level, and competing against lesser compeition may mean Vinson needs a ton of developing.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developmental
experimental
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If so, Ian could qualify for a new experimental trial.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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An integrative medicine doctor put me on a lot of experimental treatments for Borrelia burgdorferi, the Lyme disease bacteria, despite not showing any symptoms for the condition aside from my swollen knee.—
Suzy Katz,
Health,
16 May 2025
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“Developmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developmental. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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