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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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as in acquires
to come to have gradually
the youngster developed a taste for green olives
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as in grows
to become mature
the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels
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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
Comparably, Norman Bates in the 1960 film Psycho develops a split personality of his mother and commits murder while dressed as her.
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Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Ocean Shield develops an environmentally friendly macromolecular sunscreen ingredient while Purvée Technology’s device can detect microplastics and microfibers using smart hardware equipped with infrared spectroscopy and AI algorithms.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
An urgent theme in psychedelic therapy is not just who develops psychedelic therapies, but how and for whom.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
How Manning develops in SEC play will determine the Longhorns' season.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The company develops tools to automate documentation-heavy, repetitive work at nuclear plants.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Guttuso told The Associated Press his team develops a detailed inventory of all the artifacts collected each season to be reviewed by the state.
—Kate Payne, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Kids will begin to understand the importance of good parenting as their dino develops into a creature to cherish… or a monster to fear.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
The site develops a compatibility score after comparing your quiz with other daters’—you can see this score when viewing their individual profiles.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Ocean Shield develops an environmentally friendly macromolecular sunscreen ingredient while Purvée Technology’s device can detect microplastics and microfibers using smart hardware equipped with infrared spectroscopy and AI algorithms.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
An urgent theme in psychedelic therapy is not just who develops psychedelic therapies, but how and for whom.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
How Manning develops in SEC play will determine the Longhorns' season.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The company develops tools to automate documentation-heavy, repetitive work at nuclear plants.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Guttuso told The Associated Press his team develops a detailed inventory of all the artifacts collected each season to be reviewed by the state.
—Kate Payne, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Kids will begin to understand the importance of good parenting as their dino develops into a creature to cherish… or a monster to fear.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
The site develops a compatibility score after comparing your quiz with other daters’—you can see this score when viewing their individual profiles.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for develops
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The decoy unfolds from a compact square box and inflates into a full-size F-35 replica within minutes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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As Combs’s legal case unfolds, his children have rallied around him, defending their father while fiercely protecting Porter’s legacy.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The renovations must be completed within two years after Dhawan acquires the property, according to a Department of City Development report.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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On another front, any team that acquires Hill would need to create enough cap space to do it.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Opening Smashing Machine in 3,345 locations is a far more aggressive move, although sources say A24 remains confident that the film will find its stride as word of mouth grows and becomes more positive.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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While fall growth is limited, the plant grows with gusto in spring when chickweed produces its tiny, white daisy-like flowers.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Its extendable tabletop expands to give you extra room when entertaining, while two drawers tuck away remotes and other essentials.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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Throughout this month, the collaboration expands with a robust lineup of experiential programming, including live performances with Gibson, a Maxbone Joy happy hour, a special Derrick Adams x Bookmarc moment, among other events.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Bettany played English poet and writer Geoffrey Chaucer in the medieval action-comedy, which starred Ledger as William Thatcher, a peasant squire, fueled by his desire for food and glory, who forges a new identity for himself as a knight when his master dies.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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Nosferatu Desperate for connection, young lonely Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp) unwittingly forges a spiritual bond with Count Olork, Nosferatu (Bill Skarsgård), in the early 1800s.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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What begins as a professional relationship quickly evolves into something much more provocative.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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These pages may be updated with park-specific information as the situation evolves.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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The company cultivates a variety of fruits and vegetables at its first commercial vertical farm, located in a warehouse in Avondale.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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As market shifts and technological advancements drive internal changes, the mindset a leader cultivates long term enables the business to effectively grow and change with the times.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The state will announce other closures as the project progresses, officials said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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October does not typically begin with flannel-and-jeans weather, but Louisville is supposed to be gradually trending in that direction as the month progresses.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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