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
Kazuhiro Nogi | Afp | Getty Images Shares in Sony Financial Group rose 36% on market debut Monday after parent company Sony Group spun off the unit, while Asia markets traded mostly higher as investors looked past the latest tariff developments.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Those are developments that the three of us – Max, Jos [Verstappen] and I – are constantly monitoring.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The new developments come as the city of Sacramento is lagging behind its housing goals.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The fact that prices have been able to hold within a relatively limited range is remarkable given the series of significant macro and cotton-specific developments that have surfaced so far this year.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Kris Seals opposed the project, saying that other apartment developments in the city, such as the upscale The Ruby at Brookfield Square, should already be considered an affordable housing option.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Deadline understands that two companies that didn’t make the final three have, in fact, scored separate developments with the streamer.
—Peter White, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
Johnson acknowledged that none of the plaintiffs will have remaining NCAA eligibility after 2028 and that the NCAA’s policy on transgender athletes could conceivably change based on political and legal developments in the years ahead.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025
These distinct trends and developments are coalescing at the same time that Hollywood creatives need to wrap their arms around a different kind of AI challenge.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Those are developments that the three of us – Max, Jos [Verstappen] and I – are constantly monitoring.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The new developments come as the city of Sacramento is lagging behind its housing goals.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The fact that prices have been able to hold within a relatively limited range is remarkable given the series of significant macro and cotton-specific developments that have surfaced so far this year.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Kris Seals opposed the project, saying that other apartment developments in the city, such as the upscale The Ruby at Brookfield Square, should already be considered an affordable housing option.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Deadline understands that two companies that didn’t make the final three have, in fact, scored separate developments with the streamer.
—Peter White, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
Johnson acknowledged that none of the plaintiffs will have remaining NCAA eligibility after 2028 and that the NCAA’s policy on transgender athletes could conceivably change based on political and legal developments in the years ahead.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025
These distinct trends and developments are coalescing at the same time that Hollywood creatives need to wrap their arms around a different kind of AI challenge.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developments
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Ideas, challenges, evolutions—every day, month and year holds something new.—
Sarah Barnes-Humphrey,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Sky Rover rooftop tent (RTT) clearly shares some DNA with the top floor of the Safari cruisin' Wingman but also brings a few changes, evolutions and additions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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Europe’s exit market offers resilience and consistent outcomes for stakeholders, not reliant IPOs.—
Aman Ghei,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Under the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the initiative will award $50 million to about a dozen projects looking at finding the causes of autism and improving outcomes for autistic individuals.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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As the infectious beat progresses and Cameron's soothing vocals sing the words dedicated to her lover, fans see clips of David shirtless and leaning in to give her a kiss.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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As quantum computing progresses, quantum-resistant encryption will become increasingly important for protecting the sensitive information created by smart cities.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Staub’s casserole dish makes cold spots and burnt edges a thing of the past by delivering delicious results with every bake.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Mike Testa, president & CEO of Visit Sacramento, which represents local hoteliers, helped the film rent space in a room at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center to review dailies, or results of daily shooting.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Zeek, who is raising his 13- and 10-year-old sons in the rowhouse on 8th Street, said there should be consequences for young people in the city committing violence to deter others.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Consider the long-term consequences.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Some products are tested by third-party labs to ensure their safety and accurate labeling.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
28 Sep. 2025
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The products, according to the agency, are part of a larger investigation related to a Listeria outbreak in chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Backed by an excellent band complete with a banjo and a fiddle, along with a lighting and effects rig that made the big moments really pop, Shaboozey strolled through his new material while building up to the marquee moment.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Quik app also includes support for the new POV and Selfie modes, and the usual range of filters and editing effects that can be dropped into the timeline to spice up your edits.—
Craig Wilson,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Developments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developments. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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