Synonyms of developments

developments

noun

plural of development

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evolutions
• progresses
• progressions
• expansions
• growths
• advancements
• improvements
• refinements
• elaborations
• emergences
• enhancements
• betterments
• maturations
• perfections
• incubations
• augmentations
• additions
• metamorphoses
• flowerings
• supplementations
• evolvements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regressions
• reversions
• lapses
• retrogressions
• relapses
• declines
• deteriorations
• degenerations
• degradations
• devaluations
• regresses
• declinations
• decays
• downgrades
• degeneracies
• descents
• declensions
• downfalls
• backslides
• decadences

2

as in outcomes

a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause

a development that the writers of the law never anticipated or intended

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outcomes
• results
• consequences
• resultants
• products
• effects
• issues
• implications
• aftermaths
• fruits
• matters of course
• sequels
• corollaries
• precipitates
• children
• aftereffects
• fates
• sequences
• conclusions
• outgrowths
• ramifications
• upshots
• repercussions
• backwashes
• echoes
• denouements
• side effects
• by-products
• offshoots
• fallouts
• aftershocks
• spin-offs
• ripples
• blowbacks
• afterclaps
• afterglows

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• factors
• reasons
• considerations
• causes
• occasions
• antecedents
• determinants
• grounds
• foundations
• bases
• bases
• causations
• incentives
• sources
• stimuli
• origins
• mothers
• roots
• groundworks
• springs
• inspirations
• impetuses
• instigations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of developments

Securing reliable electricity has become a major challenge for these developments, prompting companies to explore new generation projects and partnerships with energy providers. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Hundreds of data center developments that are still awaiting permits, utility service or tax incentives could be particularly exposed, Dajani noted. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026

Lombardo expressed support for the projects backed by local communities, while Ford questioned whether the developments would benefit residents and proposed pausing tax breaks for centers. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026

Folsom City Council 3rd District In Folsom’s 3rd District, which covers the southwest portion of the city and covers most of the newer developments south of Highway 50, incumbent Sarah Aquino is running against Jag Nagendra. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

For the first 30 years, UT would receive at least 3% of revenues from both developments above $25 million, subject to separate revenue caps of $30 million for the entertainment district and $40 million for the condominium hotel. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Two measures in Monroe and Sprigg townships, respectively, decided whether zoning restrictions on large data center developments should be implemented as a means to preserve agricultural land. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026

Room for Disagreement Kenyan critics of the AFCON infrastructure developments have argued that the projects have been an avenue for corruption and risk escalating Kenya’s $98 billion debt burden. — Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

The coach raved about the developments in Agyabeng’s decision-making quality and speed since being drafted by Sporting KC. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026