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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2
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
The creative industries are desperately wondering how to respond to these rapid technological developments.
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Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
The charges against Clase and Ortiz are the latest bombshell developments in a federal crackdown on betting in professional sports.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
These are troubling developments, but CELAC and EU nations are committed and have the capacity to put things right.
—Gustavo Petro, Time, 9 Nov. 2025
Contrary to many readings of Pluribus since its premiere, the gestation of the idea predated recent developments in generative artificial intelligence and the pandemic.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
That could lead to a future tag team championship match or other developments, depending on how WWE moves the storyline.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
What’s more, the Fila Museum’s exhibition features a time tunnel that aims to immerse visitors in the brand’s history, retracing its path from origin to the latest developments in sportswear and fashion through iconic garments and multimedia content.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Fox News' Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in healthcare, wellness, diseases, mental health and more.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
This story has been updated with additional developments.
—CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
The charges against Clase and Ortiz are the latest bombshell developments in a federal crackdown on betting in professional sports.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
These are troubling developments, but CELAC and EU nations are committed and have the capacity to put things right.
—Gustavo Petro, Time, 9 Nov. 2025
Contrary to many readings of Pluribus since its premiere, the gestation of the idea predated recent developments in generative artificial intelligence and the pandemic.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
That could lead to a future tag team championship match or other developments, depending on how WWE moves the storyline.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
What’s more, the Fila Museum’s exhibition features a time tunnel that aims to immerse visitors in the brand’s history, retracing its path from origin to the latest developments in sportswear and fashion through iconic garments and multimedia content.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Fox News' Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in healthcare, wellness, diseases, mental health and more.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
This story has been updated with additional developments.
—CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developments
Noun
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Palazzolo likes to think of this and all her works as living organisms that may spend several months in different evolutions.—
Mario Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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That’s true of great technological evolutions, too.—
Nick Tzitzon,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Steve Wymer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley’s CEO, said while there was an oversize check and lots of balloons at the event Thursday, ASML’s aim is more about outcomes than public relations.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Federal and state policymakers need to buttress these investments with stronger protections that ensure access to workforce training translates into real outcomes, not the false promise of low-quality training options with untrusted credentials.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As this deployment progresses, customers should begin to see initial signs of recovery.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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Sitting somewhere, putting on shoes, eating an apple, listening in headphones that sort of progresses into something a bit wilder.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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AeroMap has been validated against NASA wind tunnel data, with results showing close agreement between its predictions and experimental measurements, indicating its suitability for sustainable aircraft development, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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On Wednesday, Democrats said the election results were a referendum on Republicans and should drive them to the negotiating table.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But Jackie’s defining value is framed as determination, and The Queen of Versailles is too busy handing her upbeat girlboss numbers to reckon in any meaningful way with the consequences.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, the consequences of the shutdown have been compounding.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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According to the market research firm EchoTik, the TikTok Shop sold $19 billion worth of products globally in the third quarter of this year, from July through September.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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Cureate does not warehouse or distribute food products, the company buys purchases the food order and the farmer delivers it to the customer, Bryden said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Both of these effects can make reflux worse.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
11 Nov. 2025
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Fast casual has become ‘too expensive’ Cava, which serves customizable Mediterranean-style bowls, is one chain that’s feeling the effects.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Developments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developments. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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