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
Management changes, product overhauls, several bankruptcies, a stock market IPO and a return to Formula 1 racing are recent developments in the company's long history.
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Morgan Korn, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
Additionally, Ukraine has already fully integrated the DELTA battlefield management system across all levels of its Armed Forces, allowing commanders to coordinate operations more efficiently and track battlefield developments in real time.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
There can be four games in a single day, each with their own narratives and outlandish developments.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Isko will present new developments from Isko Luxury by PG, a collaboration that pushes denim into the luxury space by combining advanced fabric innovation with refined design values.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Investors were eyeing the latest developments of the government shutdown, which entered its ninth day Thursday.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
The organization is monitoring developments closely and preparing to mobilize resources if requested by national authorities.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
And communities would also generally be prevented from imposing some height and density limits for those developments.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Of course, due to all of these developments, everyone finally knows that the man who kidnapped Sam and stole the dope is Robbie Pendergrast.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Morgan Korn, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
Additionally, Ukraine has already fully integrated the DELTA battlefield management system across all levels of its Armed Forces, allowing commanders to coordinate operations more efficiently and track battlefield developments in real time.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
There can be four games in a single day, each with their own narratives and outlandish developments.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Isko will present new developments from Isko Luxury by PG, a collaboration that pushes denim into the luxury space by combining advanced fabric innovation with refined design values.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Investors were eyeing the latest developments of the government shutdown, which entered its ninth day Thursday.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
The organization is monitoring developments closely and preparing to mobilize resources if requested by national authorities.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
And communities would also generally be prevented from imposing some height and density limits for those developments.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Of course, due to all of these developments, everyone finally knows that the man who kidnapped Sam and stole the dope is Robbie Pendergrast.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developments
Noun
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Swift’s signature hairstyles have gone through just as many evolutions as her music.—
Anneke Knot,
Allure,
10 Oct. 2025
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History happened here with an unprecedented number of fashion revolutions and evolutions.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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What good outcomes could this rhetoric possibly create?—
Keith Wilson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Policymakers can put menopause care in the basic benefit package and require transparent reporting on access and outcomes.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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As the second cohort progresses, plans for 2026 include student exhibitions, brand launch projects and expanded international exchanges.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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As fall progresses, officials, wildlife experts and virologists are in a watch-and-wait mode.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
9 Oct. 2025
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Efforts to control the weather are being made, largely by states and local governments seeking to combat droughts, but the results are modest and highly localized.—
Stephanie Armour,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Their results, published on Tuesday, show that more than two-thirds of the products contain more lead in a single serving than CR's experts say is safe to consume in an entire day.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The consequences showed up in Ohtani’s first at-bat.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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In Season 2, after their journey through the multiverse, Fionna and Cake tackle new adventures while Huntress Wizard embarks on a desperate quest with fatal consequences.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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Other crypto products and other companies investing in the venture have also contributed to his net worth with his share ultimately adding up to $123 million.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
12 Oct. 2025
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Louisiana Fish Fry, the makers behind many delicious Cajun and Creole cooking products, just announced the launch of a new Dark Roux Gumbo Base, creating a premium, yet quick and convenient, solution for home chefs.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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However, Samuel had just four catches for 15 yards and may have been still feeling the effects of his lingering heel injury.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Students affected on two separate days Altman said students on two separate days last week ingested THC gummies and were either unable to function and removed from school or hospitalized due to the drugs’ effects.—
Brenda Ordonez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Developments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developments. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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