1
as in evolutions
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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as in outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
a development that the writers of the law never anticipated or intended
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Recent Examples of developments
Those developments could have created the impression among witnesses or subpoena targets that Carroll herself was the target of the investigation, even though the Chicago division is actually focused on the entity connected to the funding of the litigation.
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
The outcome yielded unsettling short-term and long-term developments.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Other advocates, including some from Chicago’s Northwest Side, have worried that broadly legalizing medium-sized developments could lead to existing affordable housing being transformed into more expensive units.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
Like Fort Worth, Texas, a city that blends its cowboy heritage with world-class museums, a thriving food scene, and major developments on the horizon.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
Independent journalists, online sleuths and criminal case followers traveled from across the country to track developments on the missing child’s case.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
From a deadly Dallas explosion to a Fort Worth graduation milestone, the Star-Telegram is tracking major developments across North Texas.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
This story has been updated with additional developments.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Designed for service roles in public environments such as hotels, airports, and exhibition centers, the Walker C1 highlights UBTECH’s latest developments in humanoid robotics, artificial intelligence, and human-like mobility.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026
Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
The outcome yielded unsettling short-term and long-term developments.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Other advocates, including some from Chicago’s Northwest Side, have worried that broadly legalizing medium-sized developments could lead to existing affordable housing being transformed into more expensive units.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
Like Fort Worth, Texas, a city that blends its cowboy heritage with world-class museums, a thriving food scene, and major developments on the horizon.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
Independent journalists, online sleuths and criminal case followers traveled from across the country to track developments on the missing child’s case.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
From a deadly Dallas explosion to a Fort Worth graduation milestone, the Star-Telegram is tracking major developments across North Texas.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
This story has been updated with additional developments.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Designed for service roles in public environments such as hotels, airports, and exhibition centers, the Walker C1 highlights UBTECH’s latest developments in humanoid robotics, artificial intelligence, and human-like mobility.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developments
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Speaking of workplace evolutions, the time economy is replacing the hustle economy, according to Forbes careers contributor Jasmine Browley.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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This collection presents 208 artworks made during a period defined by evolutions in science, philosophy and mechanization.—
Washington Post staff,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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And by the way, New York City doesn’t get better outcomes.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Credibility is increasingly tied to demonstrated experience and verifiable outcomes, not just visibility.—
Anmol Goel,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Then, as spring progresses and the peas mature, the shade provided by nearby trees may help extend their harvest.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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However, as a cataract progresses and more of the lens clouds over, everyday activities can be impacted.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Initial testing on the knee was not that optimistic about George’s outlook, but the organization is still awaiting the official results, a source said.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Live results will be updated here throughout the night as counties report vote totals.—
Aaron A. Bedoya,
USA Today,
27 May 2026
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Britain, which officially left the bloc in 2020, is still grappling with a raft of economic consequences.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Those choices have real consequences.—
Richard McCathron,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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Why are taxpayers subsidizing products that worsen diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and metabolic dysfunction?—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Laura Tortora,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Having catalogued the Black Death’s horrifying effects, Ibn Khatima went on to outline a series of preventative measures and active treatments designed to combat this merciless scourge.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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The company also describes the aircraft as supporting ISR, electronic warfare, communications relay, and even launching effects payloads.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
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