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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
State Armor has both a research branch, which develops policy and intelligence briefs, and a legislative action division.
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Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that develops in plasma cells in the bone marrow, according to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Two One Five Entertainment, a production company founded by Questlove and fellow Roots member Black Thought, develops and produces content rooted in culture and storytelling.
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Mya Copeland,
Variety,
2 July 2026
Competitive advantage is becoming less about who has access to AI and more about who develops the human skills to use AI wisely.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Constipation often develops over days or weeks and is heavily influenced by daily habits like total hydration, fiber intake, physical activity, and stress.
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Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
The Federal Emergency Management Agency develops and updates maps that determine who's in a flood plain and must buy insurance, and to help communities plan.
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CBS News,
22 June 2026
Tencent also develops its own family of models under the brand name Hunyuan.
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Arjun Kharpal,evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
This guide explains why mold growth occurs, how to prevent it, and what to do if your washer develops a mold problem.
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Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that develops in plasma cells in the bone marrow, according to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Two One Five Entertainment, a production company founded by Questlove and fellow Roots member Black Thought, develops and produces content rooted in culture and storytelling.
—
Mya Copeland,
Variety,
2 July 2026
Competitive advantage is becoming less about who has access to AI and more about who develops the human skills to use AI wisely.
—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Constipation often develops over days or weeks and is heavily influenced by daily habits like total hydration, fiber intake, physical activity, and stress.
—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
The Federal Emergency Management Agency develops and updates maps that determine who's in a flood plain and must buy insurance, and to help communities plan.
—
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Tencent also develops its own family of models under the brand name Hunyuan.
—
Arjun Kharpal,evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
This guide explains why mold growth occurs, how to prevent it, and what to do if your washer develops a mold problem.
—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for develops
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As the funeral unfolds, however, the village’s dark secrets slowly emerge.
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With valuations and expectations running high, there’s bound to be some volatility as the AI economy unfolds.
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But another also exists where whoever acquires Duren regrets the salary they’ll be saddled with going forward.
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Corbett acquires historical pieces from just about anywhere in the country.
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All the chairs are light enough to move around easily, as the group of guests grows and migrates.
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The count of executive chairs grows slowly while the value concentrated in each one climbs.
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The tax law also expands Pell Grant eligibility to students enrolled in shorter-term workforce training programs.
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The temporary rule expands that list to 29 specific degree programs, including master of science in nursing, doctor of nursing practice, and doctor of nurse anesthesia practice.
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There is a tender toxicity to the bond Louis forges with Regina that speaks to the overwhelming heartbreak from which its born.
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All the more reason why her character with Aquarius, a zodiac sign that forges its own radical path.
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In a separate Psychology Today piece, Julieta Zemla explores how scent can shift in meaning as a relationship evolves, drawing on research that links smell to stress regulation between partners.
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Over time, this structure evolves in today’s ESOPs.
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This unique mindset, developed through setbacks and balancing a demanding tech career with elite cricket, demonstrates that profound inner work cultivates the awareness needed to perceive opportunities.
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Buddha offers an egalitarian path to enlightenment; Confucius codifies a religion of learning; Augustine infuses Christianity with Plato and Aristotle; Martin Luther shifts spirituality inward; Duns Scotus separates belief from knowledge; William of Ockham cultivates equality under the law.
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The sky may be clear during the day, especially in the areas far from the water, but coastal fog is expected to spread far overnight and in the early mornings as the week progresses.
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This evolution progresses from personal assistance to agentic AI, then multi-agent systems, and finally autonomous enterprise AI, unlocking exponential productivity gains.
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