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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
Ton develops her versatility while training with the Irvine Novaquatics club under coach Nathan Wilcox, who also coaches her at Fountain Valley.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Unable to store new memories, Leonard develops an elaborate system of documentation involving photographs and tattoos to provide connective tissue to his future self.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Any stronger, slow-moving thunderstorms with torrential rain could also trigger areas of flash flooding where the heaviest rain develops.
—Daniel Peck, ABC News, 6 June 2026
In most cases, a clog develops gradually as hair, soap residue, toothpaste, and other debris build up in the drain.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Vaccines in the works Three vaccine makers — IAVI, a non-profit that develops vaccines, University of Oxford and biopharmaceutical company Moderna — are receiving the funds from CEPI.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 4 June 2026
Scholars on violent extremism, such as Cynthia Miller-Idriss, have warned that radicalization often develops gradually through social isolation and online exposure.
—Muhammad Aquil, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
Insulin resistance often develops silently, well before blood sugar climbs into prediabetic range, which is why the right lab work can flag trouble years before a diabetes diagnosis.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
It all dependent on how the technology develops throughout this iterative era.
—Corbin Bolies, Variety, 3 June 2026
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Unable to store new memories, Leonard develops an elaborate system of documentation involving photographs and tattoos to provide connective tissue to his future self.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Any stronger, slow-moving thunderstorms with torrential rain could also trigger areas of flash flooding where the heaviest rain develops.
—Daniel Peck, ABC News, 6 June 2026
In most cases, a clog develops gradually as hair, soap residue, toothpaste, and other debris build up in the drain.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Vaccines in the works Three vaccine makers — IAVI, a non-profit that develops vaccines, University of Oxford and biopharmaceutical company Moderna — are receiving the funds from CEPI.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 4 June 2026
Scholars on violent extremism, such as Cynthia Miller-Idriss, have warned that radicalization often develops gradually through social isolation and online exposure.
—Muhammad Aquil, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
Insulin resistance often develops silently, well before blood sugar climbs into prediabetic range, which is why the right lab work can flag trouble years before a diabetes diagnosis.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
It all dependent on how the technology develops throughout this iterative era.
—Corbin Bolies, Variety, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for develops
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The Pocket Blanket folds down to roughly the size of a wallet but unfolds into a surprisingly spacious ground cover for picnics, lunch breaks, beach days, and campsite lounging.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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However, those odds could rise significantly in 2027, depending on how the event unfolds.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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But offering multiple years to Powell wouldn’t be an issue if the Heat acquires Antetokounmpo because the Heat would have Antetokounmpo’s Bird Rights and could exceed the salary cap to sign him next summer or give him a max extension before that.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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In this iteration, the cylindrical bulk of Madison Square Garden acquires a certain classical nobility, wrapped in terra-cotta tiles that glitter through a corset of stone ribs.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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Details and design reflect that philosophy, from the wood fire burning in reception and the garden where your dinner grows to the private onsen steaming quietly while snow falls just feet away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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There is an anticipation of a logjam of players in the coming season or two, as the clock starts ticking on the eligibility of 19-year-olds, and their desperation to join a college roster grows.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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The film expands Haig’s play and includes additional characters and sequences, including the actual D-day invasion.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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And yet as the series expands from and twists around its simple horror concept (a wedding at the groom-to-be’s family house in the woods is fated for a titular dark catastrophe), Morrone’s performance as Rachel is able to shoulder the weight of quite a bit of backstory and a complicated endgame.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Duncan forges ahead with Carl as his new partner.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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McCartney just forges ahead, and nothing can stop him.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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The nominal transaction is always visible, whether as spending on token use, software subscriptions, cloud services, or capital equipment; determining how its real content evolves over time is where the economic machinery breaks down.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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While some organizations may prefer to wait and see how AI Search evolves, others are already exploring ways to improve their visibility within these platforms.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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As guests don waders and walk into the shallow bay to the floating baskets where Navy Cove cultivates its bivalves, co-owner Eric Bradley shells out oyster-farming facts.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Research by Gao, Niu, and Yu published in Frontiers in Psychology found that intellectual humility in leadership cultivates team environments rooted in trust and collaboration, where leaders lean on collective wisdom rather than individual authority.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Teams playing in these matches will be determined as the tournament progresses.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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That said, collection rules can change, and individual circumstances vary, so borrowers who are struggling with federal student loan payments should try to review their options before delinquency progresses to default.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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