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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
Joel, who has spoken publicly about her experience with endometriosis, brought her own doctor, Tamer Seckin, to discuss the common, painful condition, in which thick tissue develops outside of the uterus.
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Kff Health News, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
The wind carries pollen from a male flower to a female flower, and if all goes well, months later, an acorn develops.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The film dives into thorny territory as Leticia develops a relationship with a man named Hank (Billy Bob Thornton) who, unbeknownst to her, was involved in the execution of her husband.
—Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Some critics of the demolition order have noted that unless the owner sells or develops the site, the neighborhood will be left with a vacant lot in place of what had been a retail building.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Against this backdrop, the unhappy Angine shops compulsively in a department store and develops a fascination with a playful salesgirl.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Based on its introspection, the AI develops and runs experiments.
—Dimitris Tsementzis, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
As with lilies and cats, though, once kidney injury develops, only about half of dogs will survive.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Depression does not stem from a single cause but instead develops from a complex interaction of biological, genetic, psychological and environmental factors.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Kff Health News, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
The wind carries pollen from a male flower to a female flower, and if all goes well, months later, an acorn develops.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The film dives into thorny territory as Leticia develops a relationship with a man named Hank (Billy Bob Thornton) who, unbeknownst to her, was involved in the execution of her husband.
—Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Some critics of the demolition order have noted that unless the owner sells or develops the site, the neighborhood will be left with a vacant lot in place of what had been a retail building.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Against this backdrop, the unhappy Angine shops compulsively in a department store and develops a fascination with a playful salesgirl.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Based on its introspection, the AI develops and runs experiments.
—Dimitris Tsementzis, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
As with lilies and cats, though, once kidney injury develops, only about half of dogs will survive.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Depression does not stem from a single cause but instead develops from a complex interaction of biological, genetic, psychological and environmental factors.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for develops
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Whether that tension ultimately benefits Rubio or Vance may depend on how the conflict unfolds.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Studiocanal movie, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, unfolds between Normandy and Paris and follows four distant cousins who reunite at a family home and retrace the journey of a 19th-century ancestor.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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Though Vega said Vista has until June 15, 2028, to pay the 2024 taxes — interest accumulates at 12% per annum — if FNA acquires the property for unpaid taxes, the county’s tax lien is eliminated.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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The announcement comes as Mercury13 acquires FC Badalona Women, the group’s first expansion into the Spanish soccer market.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Fittingly, the brand builds most of its formulas around cica sourced from Madagascar, where the plant grows with exceptional purity, thanks to the island’s relatively untouched environment.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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The point was to reduce the horrible pelvic pain caused by her endometriosis (a condition in which estrogen-reliant endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2026
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The sequel significantly expands the scope of the original film’s story, moving from a single deadly night with one family into a much larger and more dangerous world of power-hungry rivals.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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The darkly satiric film expands to LA, SF, and DC next week and nationwide throughout April.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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Pascal forges an ex-studio chief’s knowledge, relationships, and favors into big-budget commercial pictures.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
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In the Texas Hill Country following the Civil War, 14-year-old Travis is left in charge of the family ranch when his father goes on a long cattle drive and soon forges a reluctant bond with a wandering yellow dog.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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As drone technology evolves, lasers have to keep up.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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What began as a professional collaboration between Boulos and the Syrian photojournalist Abd Alkader Habak gradually evolves into a love story that is not born in spite of the war, but within it.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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Far from being confessional, the women of Under a Pannonian Sky present a poetic idiom that cultivates silence and irony, one that is haunted by history and personal tragedy without being beholden to identity.—
Ange Mlinko,
The New York Review of Books,
19 Mar. 2026
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Research shows that embracing discomfort cultivates personal growth.—
Nir Eyal,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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For higher earners, however, the 25% cap often applies, meaning a substantial portion of your take-home pay could be withheld if the debt collection process progresses to this stage.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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While warm day snow can get tougher as the day progresses, starting out with your gear ready for what the local pros suspect will be out there gives you a better crack at a fantastic day.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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