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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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 song develops into a slow-burn, lighters-up jam, its long, unhurried coda like getting lost in a sea of echoing, overlapping memories. — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026 There is a small chance for isolated Coastal Flood Warnings (highest chances Wednesday-Thursday) if larger surf develops. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 His story reflects the reality that a music career often develops through a series of steps rather than one defining moment. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 The attachment someone develops to Muse may be genuine, even though the relationship itself operates very differently from a human romance. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Balaji Tammabattula, chief operating officer of BaRupOn, which develops data center campuses, said the pressure of the midterms has helped developers understand how crucial community support is to a project’s success. — Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Investors think cybersecurity will become more important as AI develops. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 Morgan goes through her own relationship drama in Season Two, and develops a strong friendship with Sasha, Noah’s brother. — Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Porsche develops new vehicles for modern buyers, including customers who want the practicality of an SUV or the performance of an electric powertrain. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for develops
  1. unfolds
  2. acquires
  3. grows
  4. expands
  5. forges
  6. evolves
  7. cultivates
  8. progresses
Verb
  • The Day unfolds across a single day, as police stumble across a bank robbery mid-heist, and the criminals barricade themselves inside.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Philippe said the costume helps convey the character's emotional journey as the story unfolds.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of unfolds
Verb
  • Whoever produces and controls frontier models acquires global leverage over innovation, production, science, culture, and, ultimately, advanced thought.
    — NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026
  • When a company acquires a healthcare technology provider, protecting the information already stored in those systems should be a priority.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of acquires
Verb
  • The season finale brings the various strands of the story together elegantly and a bit pitilessly, too, as the body count continues to rise and the struggle for survival grows genuinely desperate.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
  • As awareness grows, expect more aggressive marketing of IPL and prescription drops directly to midlife women, and expect insurers to face pressure to clarify coverage.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of grows
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  • This is becoming especially important as the AI economy expands.
    — H.E. Dr Abdulla Saif Al Jarwan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Larger aircraft expands capacity The 737-10 typically seats between 185 and 210 passengers in a two-class configuration, although its maximum seating capacity reaches 230.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of expands
Verb
  • Sutskever is the moral center of the film and grows increasingly uncomfortable as Altman forges ahead with complicated AI models that have learned how to lie, willfully ignoring risks.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The Librarians, which premiered at Sundance in early 2025 and broadcast on PBS in early 2026, has been years in the making, but the battle at its core still forges on.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of forges
Verb
  • But in cancer care, that logic evolves quickly, and the right treatment choice is often nuanced.
    — Brad Kreick, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • When prescription treatment is appropriate, the clinician determines the treatment plan and formula, with the patient receiving ongoing access to their provider through secure messaging and the ability to adjust treatment as their skin evolves.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of evolves
Verb
  • In the sweeping farmlands near the Central Coast, a seed supplier that cultivates peppers, vegetables and fruit was hit with more than two dozen pesticide safety violations, some of them serious offenses that caused health or environmental hazards.
    — Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Like all classic noirs, Frank cultivates a sweaty, visceral realism to the main character’s desire to have a better life at any cost.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of cultivates
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  • As the movie progresses, Fielder and the audience must question whether and how they’re being deceived.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
  • As the film progresses and the paths of the three protagonists cross in one way or another, the timbres and instrumental approach also begin to blend.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
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