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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
As this increasingly audacious killer develops a devoted following among the city’s powerless, Bishop becomes convinced these murders connect back to SF’s most powerful man, his own father, Lincoln Graves (John Malkovich).
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
22 June 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
If your dog was seen interacting with a snake and subsequently develops swelling, weakness, excessive drooling, difficulty breathing, vomiting, or collapse, then they should be evaluated by a veterinarian right away, says Hyder.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Court documents also stated that the child had lanugo, a type of body hair that a baby develops for protection and warmth.
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Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
At SpaceX, his team develops the advanced alloys, composites, and materials systems that make reusable rockets possible—work that extends, in parallel, to the batteries and drivetrain systems at Tesla.
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Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
What the Company Actually Does The company develops the infrastructure for clients directly, including store setup, automated systems, customer support integration, inventory management, and operational tools designed to simplify the process for first-time business owners.
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Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
22 June 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
If your dog was seen interacting with a snake and subsequently develops swelling, weakness, excessive drooling, difficulty breathing, vomiting, or collapse, then they should be evaluated by a veterinarian right away, says Hyder.
—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Court documents also stated that the child had lanugo, a type of body hair that a baby develops for protection and warmth.
—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
At SpaceX, his team develops the advanced alloys, composites, and materials systems that make reusable rockets possible—work that extends, in parallel, to the batteries and drivetrain systems at Tesla.
—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
What the Company Actually Does The company develops the infrastructure for clients directly, including store setup, automated systems, customer support integration, inventory management, and operational tools designed to simplify the process for first-time business owners.
—
Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
15 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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To address those concerns, Hulls has committed roughly $15 million to establish the Good Luck Fund, which acquires and preserves properties considered important to the community.
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Individuals can’t request debt relief because the nonprofit acquires bundled debt for thousands of people at once.
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Creative confidence grows as the Moon in your 5th House of Creativity makes a supportive sextile to powerful Pluto in your 7th House of Partnership.
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The exchange’s main index recorded a 51% return in 2025 — among the largest in the world — and has kept up momentum this year as anticipation grows ahead of the listing.
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Usage spikes can happen suddenly, experimentation expands rapidly across teams and model selection decisions may be driven more by hype than operational efficiency.
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The brand also expands its reach through digital tools, virtual consultants and ongoing training to maintain its product accessibility and integrity.
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Ten years ago, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in a referendum that forges political identities to this day and that shattered a half-century project to get closer to the continent.
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Meanwhile, Duncan forges ahead with Carl as his new partner.
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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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West Nile virus activity is expected to surge in the Sacramento area as the summer progresses, authorities said.
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As the disease progresses, muscles throughout the body can become rigid and go into painful spasms.
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