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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
Gestational Hypertension Gestational hypertension usually develops later in pregnancy and happens when blood pressure gets to 1490/90 mmHg, which is considered high.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 Feb. 2026
This develops essential interpersonal skills, such as communicating with different people and working collaboratively as part of a team.
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 15 Feb. 2026
Their love story develops in the shadow of the approaching storm.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, both parents work today and the child is abandoned at a daycare which develops less emotional attachment towards the parents.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Matt Faustman is the co-founder and CEO of Honey Health, a company that develops AI tools designed to automate tasks for providers — including managing fax inboxes, processing prior authorizations and retrieving patient records.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
To address the issue, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), which develops experimental models within the Medicare and Medicaid programs, launched a 2017 project called Enhanced Medication Therapy Management (EMTM).
—Mark A. Munger, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026
If the oatmeal changes color, smells off, or develops a slimy texture, discard it.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
There aren’t exactly enticing free-agent options at the position, either, so maybe general manager Brian Gutekunst uses his second-round pick on a cornerback and develops him behind Nixon and Carrington Valentine for now.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 Feb. 2026
This develops essential interpersonal skills, such as communicating with different people and working collaboratively as part of a team.
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 15 Feb. 2026
Their love story develops in the shadow of the approaching storm.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, both parents work today and the child is abandoned at a daycare which develops less emotional attachment towards the parents.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Matt Faustman is the co-founder and CEO of Honey Health, a company that develops AI tools designed to automate tasks for providers — including managing fax inboxes, processing prior authorizations and retrieving patient records.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
To address the issue, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), which develops experimental models within the Medicare and Medicaid programs, launched a 2017 project called Enhanced Medication Therapy Management (EMTM).
—Mark A. Munger, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026
If the oatmeal changes color, smells off, or develops a slimy texture, discard it.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
There aren’t exactly enticing free-agent options at the position, either, so maybe general manager Brian Gutekunst uses his second-round pick on a cornerback and develops him behind Nixon and Carrington Valentine for now.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for develops
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Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome unfolds in phases.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2026
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Regardless of which scenario unfolds, Barr emphasized that the long-term effects of AI are likely to be profoundly positive for living standards.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The artist has moved on from solely using her own clothes and now acquires garments in a multitude of ways.—
Precious Adesina,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Çatak’s anti-state message acquires an ambiguous power as the movie wends onward, with an enigmatic final shot that finds Aziz tasting clear-skies freedom but still from behind confines of a sort.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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But as complexity grows, so do the opportunities to miss optimizing or to make mistakes.—
Joanna Rotenberg,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 Deep trust grows through careful, kind agreements.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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The love expands, the circle widens, the tradition shifts.—
Natasha Pickowicz,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Last month, Illinois took a major step forward with the signing of the Clean Slate Act (HB 1836), a bipartisan law that expands opportunity and strengthens Illinois’ economy.—
Curtis Reed,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Symson acknowledged the need for consolidation as the industry forges ahead into a new era.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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The collision of opposing perspectives forges art that challenges and confronts, that forces us out of familiar ways of thinking, relating and being.—
Richard P. Weigand,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2026
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That means investing in education, vocational training, and upskilling programs so workers can adapt and thrive as technology evolves.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Even as advertising evolves to embrace AI, many of the top AI companies saw value in old-school Super Bowl television ads.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The brand cultivates a fun, rebellious, and inclusive culture.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
9 Feb. 2026
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That cultivates community on campus, Dassinger added.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
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As the season progresses, CNN is tracking these case rates and hospitalizations across the country.—
Koko Nakajima,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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As the evening progresses, the ski-chic crowd mixes with Yellowstone and Spanish Peaks Club members decked out in stylish cowboy hats and boots and Filson sweaters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Develops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/develops. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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