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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
The condition develops before birth if a pregnant cat is exposed to the feline panleukopenia virus, leaving the kitten's cerebellum underdeveloped.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
That develops when athletes reach senior level.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
But until the coalition develops substantive goals beyond declarative statements, its climate diplomacy risks being more show than strategy.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The company develops and finances projects for major film festivals and markets worldwide.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Ziggi’s develops some off-the-wall drinks.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2025
That would be what develops into the main plot here, but for much of its early running time, this is a movie simply about people trying to grow up and find their place in the world, and that isn’t limited to the young, but everyone including Liz.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
Overreliance on technology threatens to sever the pipeline that develops future experts, leaving critical gaps in both skills and perspective.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
An abdominal aortic aneurysm, or AAA, develops when a portion of the abdominal section of the aorta – the body’s main artery – becomes weakened.
—New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
That develops when athletes reach senior level.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
But until the coalition develops substantive goals beyond declarative statements, its climate diplomacy risks being more show than strategy.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The company develops and finances projects for major film festivals and markets worldwide.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Ziggi’s develops some off-the-wall drinks.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2025
That would be what develops into the main plot here, but for much of its early running time, this is a movie simply about people trying to grow up and find their place in the world, and that isn’t limited to the young, but everyone including Liz.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
Overreliance on technology threatens to sever the pipeline that develops future experts, leaving critical gaps in both skills and perspective.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
An abdominal aortic aneurysm, or AAA, develops when a portion of the abdominal section of the aorta – the body’s main artery – becomes weakened.
—New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for develops
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Bagsmart Hanging Toiletry Bag This bag from Bagsmart unfolds into a hangable, easy-to-access travel organizer big enough to hold all of your makeup and toiletries.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The story unfolds in Agra during the 1990s, weaving together romantic elements with comedic beats and supernatural scares.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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On another front, any team that acquires Hill would need to create enough cap space to do it.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fairchild parent Capital Cities acquires the American Broadcasting Co.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fragrant sumac Fragrant sumac is a smaller, sprawling variety that grows two to five feet tall.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps your next door neighbor has a much fuller magnolia tree, or your acquaintance down the street grows dozens upon dozens of lovely roses.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Now, even if the AL and NL were to stay, realignment is going to have to happen anyway once MLB expands to 32 teams.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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The film expands on the novel Stabat Mater by Tiziano Scarpa, which in turn is based on the real life of Vivaldi who was a Roman Catholic priest and taught at the Ospedale della Pietà for almost 30 years.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
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Nosferatu Desperate for connection, young lonely Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp) unwittingly forges a spiritual bond with Count Olork, Nosferatu (Bill Skarsgård), in the early 1800s.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fiddelke can do the same, if willing, to address glaring value chain pain points, demonstrate how AI forges strategic edge rather than curing operating metrics, protect digital strategists from noisy, operational IT concerns, and insist upon meaningful results accountability.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Financial advisors serve as objective third parties who can help define and align goals between you and your partner as your family evolves.—
Paula Thielen,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In recognizing the changing market conditions, particularly the rise of AI, the court seemed to acknowledge a longstanding criticism by those who argue that the tech industry evolves so rapidly that legal remedies are ineffective at best, and can potentially even do more harm than good.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Through the inevitable challenges of constant change, the bonds an entrepreneur cultivates in the present can prompt their greatest accomplishments in the near future.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Although the general manager of an MLB franchise constructs team rosters, executes player transactions, and makes critical personnel decisions, the field manager engages directly with players, fosters relationships, and cultivates team culture in the clubhouse.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The director thrives on these kinds of connections, planting her themes like a tree whose roots spread deeper and wider as the movie progresses.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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The org chart becomes clearer as the season progresses, but that also involves both Ken and Esmeralda’s subplots drifting away from the main action.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Develops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/develops. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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