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
There is a risk the BOJ might unintentionally fall behind the curve, one policymaker noted, as second-round effects and a rise in underlying inflation stemming from overseas developments are more likely to emerge.
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
This post has been updated with additional developments.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
The addition of Tomahawk cruise missiles, which are long-range strike-capable weapons, represents a measured change in Japan’s defense posture, prompting neighboring countries to monitor developments more closely.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
But officials said earlier this year the city was no longer interested in the takeover, and, instead, Lyster said the city is eyeing transit options to link multiple billion-dollar developments around Anaheim.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Approval of House Bill 1030 will allow Colorado to compete with other states while implementing reasonable guardrails to manage such developments.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
The developments signaled the war was moving in a dangerous new direction at the start of its fourth week.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
One solution, Ugalde said, would be to allow higher density developments.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Some banks may have even raised their rates to account for these new developments.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
This post has been updated with additional developments.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
The addition of Tomahawk cruise missiles, which are long-range strike-capable weapons, represents a measured change in Japan’s defense posture, prompting neighboring countries to monitor developments more closely.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
But officials said earlier this year the city was no longer interested in the takeover, and, instead, Lyster said the city is eyeing transit options to link multiple billion-dollar developments around Anaheim.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Approval of House Bill 1030 will allow Colorado to compete with other states while implementing reasonable guardrails to manage such developments.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
The developments signaled the war was moving in a dangerous new direction at the start of its fourth week.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
One solution, Ugalde said, would be to allow higher density developments.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Some banks may have even raised their rates to account for these new developments.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developments
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Winning across 20 seasons — through rules changes, car evolutions, team dynamics and the physical toll of the Cup Series grind — is something else.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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The evolutions of these orders through their Big Cycles were almost all driven by essentially the same cause/effect dynamics.—
Ray Dalio,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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While the data show overall birth outcomes improving — declining rates of prematurity, low birth weight, and infant mortality — disparities are still prevalent, particularly for Black women.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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For employees, those outcomes might include high engagement and performance; for customers, purchasing decisions; and for both, loyalty and advocacy (being willing to recommend working for or doing business with the organization).—
Marcus Buckingham,
Harvard Business Review,
26 Mar. 2026
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OpenAI expects to bring in roughly another $10 billion from venture capital firms and sovereign wealth funds as the round progresses, Bloomberg News has reported.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The timing of this assessment is unfortunate because the apparent risk will lessen as his recovery progresses and his return to performance over the next few months becomes clear.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The city is also considering moving Miami Police Department headquarters to the Freedom Park site, pending results of a traffic study.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The results are in for the Idaho Lottery’s draw games on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage are approaching a critical deadline that could have long-lasting financial consequences.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Brands with an authentic connection to Bessette-Kennedy, including some New York City small businesses, experienced unprecedented surges in consumer demands for products touted as her staples.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2026
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PCMag editors select and review products independently.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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And nowhere are the effects of higher ACA premiums felt more than in Miami-Dade, which has the largest Obamacare enrollment population — more than 1 million last year, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services — of any county in the nation.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Though no studies have shown adverse effects from aluminum deodorants, natural deodorants sold to health-conscious consumers are generally aluminum-free.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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