develops

verb

present tense third-person singular of develop
1
as in unfolds
to gradually become clearer or more detailed as the story of the bombing developed, the scope of the tragedy became more apparent

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2
as in acquires
to come to have gradually the youngster developed a taste for green olives

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3
as in grows
to become mature the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels

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4
as in expands
to express more fully and in greater detail marketing people developed the initial idea into a complete promotional campaign

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as in forges
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort outside consultants helped the company develop an effective marketing strategy

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Recent Examples of develops The company develops central processing units and deep computing units, accelerator cards designed for computing-intensive workloads. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026 New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday ordered a temporary halt to new large-scale data center projects while the state develops stricter standards governing their energy, water and environmental impacts. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 July 2026 Anyone who develops symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain or difficulty breathing should move indoors and seek medical attention if symptoms become severe. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 16 July 2026 The late summer blooms should be left so the rose develops rose hips or fruit. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 July 2026 The temporary pause applies to data centers requiring 50 megawatts or more of power while the state develops a new regulatory framework. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 15 July 2026 The piece is over before the mental picture really develops, which only compels me to start it over again. — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 14 July 2026 What are collectors becoming more interested in as the market develops? — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026 The problem develops when a female fly lays its eggs in open wounds and mucus. — John Hanna, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for develops
  1. unfolds
  2. acquires
  3. grows
  4. expands
  5. forges
  6. evolves
  7. cultivates
  8. progresses
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  • The film unfolds in a devout fishing community on Malaysia’s East Coast, following two young lovers, Jani and Melur, whose plans for the future are upended by an unplanned pregnancy, poverty and addiction, pushing Jani toward the drug trade.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 July 2026
  • The courage Sullenberger wants to summon now is personal and intimate and unfolds in millions of families every day.
    — Scott Simon, NPR, 18 July 2026
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  • Founded by Brian Robbins, Big Shot acquires 25 percent ownership stake in Alvin and the Chipmunks and will develop new projects for the franchise.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • Content Partners, founded in 2005, is an investment fund and asset management company that acquires the cash flows from intellectual property in film, television and music.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 14 July 2026
Definition of acquires
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  • The real question is whether the people of the region will be centered as the destination grows.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • As the bond between the two men grows and Henry works the land beside Carlos, their evolving relationship is potently conveyed through the music Quijada and Robinson make together.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of grows
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  • Drivers who stop or park in Sacramento bike lanes could now face a steeper fine as the city expands its use of artificial intelligence to enforce parking rules.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Production expands beyond laboratory scale The researchers have also made progress in manufacturing the material in larger quantities, an important step toward commercial deployment.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Definition of expands
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  • As the administration forges ahead with its immigration enforcement campaign, former ICE officials and policing experts warned that resuming vehicle stops without a thorough review of training or tactics could lead to more violent encounters.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • Motherhood, sexuality, family, fame… every band member forges her own path in refreshingly disparate ways rarely shown on television.
    — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026
Definition of forges
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  • Uranus and Pluto's collaboration today evolves your sense of security alongside your ambitions.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 18 July 2026
  • Priority Pass has already tested a concept called Priority Pass Private in the Middle East, and Dalkoff suggested more experimentation is likely as the industry evolves.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of evolves
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  • The Huntington cultivates them on-site and has distributed many to botanic gardens and zoos across the country.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • This mutually beneficial relationship strengthens organizational learning, cultivates stronger leaders, and promotes collaborative teams, ultimately positioning companies for long-term success in a rapidly changing world.
    — Terri Eagle, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of cultivates
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  • The major costs in medicine arise when preventable and controllable illness progresses to a life-threatening problem.
    — Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The threat is expected to shift west out of the area as the day progresses.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
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