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
The county commissioners will hold a public hearing on the plan for Comanche Circle, and separately consider putting a temporary pause on these types of big developments.
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Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Market watchers will be keeping an eye on the developments in Iran this week after widespread protests were met with a violent crackdown by the Iranian authorities.
—Tasmin Lockwood,hugh Leask,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
But the pandemic years also brought positive developments for testing.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Similar concerns have surfaced for other large Oceanside developments and are likely to arise again.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Clarinda de Guzman Islam said that the week after the sale closed, people from the neighboring residential area dropped by to meet the new owners, see whether there were new developments and offer suggestions.
—Gabriella Fine, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
The government cut off internet access in the country last week, slowing the flow of information on the latest developments.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
The Wall Street Journal, citing Arab and Israeli officials, reported on the new developments over the weekend.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 11 Jan. 2026
As business reporter Alysa Guffey details in this Sunday’s print edition, many of the highest-profile developments coming to Indy this year will be hotels, including Indianapolis’s first Kimpton property.
—Shari Rudavsky, IndyStar, 11 Jan. 2026
Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Market watchers will be keeping an eye on the developments in Iran this week after widespread protests were met with a violent crackdown by the Iranian authorities.
—Tasmin Lockwood,hugh Leask,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
But the pandemic years also brought positive developments for testing.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Similar concerns have surfaced for other large Oceanside developments and are likely to arise again.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Clarinda de Guzman Islam said that the week after the sale closed, people from the neighboring residential area dropped by to meet the new owners, see whether there were new developments and offer suggestions.
—Gabriella Fine, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
The government cut off internet access in the country last week, slowing the flow of information on the latest developments.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
The Wall Street Journal, citing Arab and Israeli officials, reported on the new developments over the weekend.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 11 Jan. 2026
As business reporter Alysa Guffey details in this Sunday’s print edition, many of the highest-profile developments coming to Indy this year will be hotels, including Indianapolis’s first Kimpton property.
—Shari Rudavsky, IndyStar, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developments
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Guests can choose to ride their favorite of Eevee’s evolutions, plus Ponyta and Rapidash (and their Galarian forms), on the carousel, and every adorable electric-type powers Pikachu’s spinning ride.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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That’s one of several recent evolutions in ESPN’s distribution strategy, as the company balances digital growth with cable dominance—and tries to maintain fan support along the way.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Some organizations mistake busyness for productivity, valuing optics versus outcomes.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Scorpio's biggest struggle in 2026 Release the need to control outcomes — especially in love and family.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, each time this tale progresses, the movie cuts away once more, to one of two stories that try desperately to express these very same themes, but crash and burn in the process.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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As the disease of tyranny progresses, citizens may eventually lose the habits of democracy — the art of persuasion and compromise, interpersonal trust, an intolerance for corruption, the spirit of freedom, the ethic of moderation.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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According to the robotic firm, these results, taken together, show how Helix 02 combines full-body control, touch, and in-hand vision to achieve continuous, adaptive autonomy across complex, real-world tasks.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yields also fell on other tenors after the sale results showed an increase in the bid-to-cover ratio - a key gauge of demand.—
Mia Glass,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Even if the industry’s analysis is exaggerated, the real-world consequences would be a disaster.—
Matthew Kandrach,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Speaking publicly in moments like this can introduce legal risk, political backlash, and unintended consequences for employees.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Earlier this month, the shop floor of local business Smitten Kitten was filled with bags and boxes of food, household and personal care products.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Instead of manually navigating the results, consumers will rely on artificial intelligence agents that can compare products, manage user accounts, and complete purchases in a single conversation.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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The rapid rise of AI technology has had negative effects on the climate and humanity, albeit indirectly.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Eventually, of course, ICE will go elsewhere, but as after a rape, the effects of their occupation will not end with ICE’s departure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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