DEVELOPS Synonyms: 160 Similar and Opposite Words

develops

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present tense third-person singular of develop

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 Charting Cotton’s Future By enabling growers to benchmark performance, adopt advanced methods and achieve environmental targets, the Trust Protocol develops a long-term vision for cotton production that is resilient and responsible. —

Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026 An unexpected kinship develops between the would-be forger (Lori Butler, played by Michaela Coel) and the artist (Julian Sklar, played by Ian McKellen). —

Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026 The hands-on time builds skills and develops habits for responsible, impactful innovation. —

Teuila Hanson, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026 Saturday will likely be the warmest day, with temperatures hitting the low 70s before an afternoon sea breeze develops. —

Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026 The condition typically develops after a tick bite, most often from the lone star tick in the United States, which can trigger the immune system to produce antibodies against alpha-gal. —

Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2026 Thanatophoric dysplasia typically develops spontaneously in utero; it is not usually inherited. —

Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026 Bouba says, in addition to screenings and education, one key to healthier communities is human connection; the camaraderie that develops when people encourage one another. —

Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 The condition often develops from osteopenia — a state of lower-than-normal bone density that, if left unchecked, can lead to a significant drop in bone density and strength. —

Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026

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Between airline meals, charming flight attendants (played by Ella Bleu and Olga Hoffmann), unexpected stopovers, larger-than-life passengers, and a thrilling glimpse at first class, the journey unfolds in moments both magical and unexpected, charting the course for the boy's future.

— Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
While home to less than 2,000 students, the campus, called the Domain, spans 13,000 acres, much of it still wild and undeveloped, and the areas where college life unfolds are dotted with Gothic Revival architecture; take it all in with a serene stroll.

— Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026