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 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). —

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

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By comparing how development unfolds across different lineages, scientists can begin piecing together which traits are ancient and which are evolutionary innovations.

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The team will hold a free watch party Tuesday at Golden 1 Center, giving fans an opportunity to assemble as the first round unfolds on Day 1 of the draft.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026