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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 company owns and develops commercial properties in California and India.
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City News Service, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
Meta also develops in-house processors and, according to a report late last year in The Information, had been in talks with Google about deploying the search company’s tensor processing units in Meta data centers in 2027.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
For five days, New Delhi became the capital of the global AI debate, hosting heads of state, Big Tech CEOs, and policymakers who, among them, hold much of the power to determine how this technology develops.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Sometimes when that foundation is not built, a child develops an anxious attachment, which can lead to challenging behavior like separation anxiety.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
Barry Keoghan stars as Oliver, a misfit student studying at Oxford University who develops a fast obsession with his preppy classmate, Felix (Jacob Elordi).
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Pruning 'Kaleidoscope' Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' Abelia naturally develops a low mounding crown that requires little pruning to maintain.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Authorities promised more details as the investigation develops.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 22 Feb. 2026
Gestational Hypertension Gestational hypertension usually develops later in pregnancy and happens when blood pressure gets to 1490/90 mmHg, which is considered high.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 Feb. 2026
City News Service, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
Meta also develops in-house processors and, according to a report late last year in The Information, had been in talks with Google about deploying the search company’s tensor processing units in Meta data centers in 2027.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
For five days, New Delhi became the capital of the global AI debate, hosting heads of state, Big Tech CEOs, and policymakers who, among them, hold much of the power to determine how this technology develops.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Sometimes when that foundation is not built, a child develops an anxious attachment, which can lead to challenging behavior like separation anxiety.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
Barry Keoghan stars as Oliver, a misfit student studying at Oxford University who develops a fast obsession with his preppy classmate, Felix (Jacob Elordi).
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Pruning 'Kaleidoscope' Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' Abelia naturally develops a low mounding crown that requires little pruning to maintain.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Authorities promised more details as the investigation develops.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 22 Feb. 2026
Gestational Hypertension Gestational hypertension usually develops later in pregnancy and happens when blood pressure gets to 1490/90 mmHg, which is considered high.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for develops
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That is, somehow, not all that unfolds in Season 4’s final four episodes, but the real pleasure of this entry is watching all of this unspool in natty succession.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Los Angeles court documents were released within the Texas Court of Appeals documents as the Burkes' legal battle unfolds.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The other serves as the president and CEO of Undue Medical Debt, the only nonprofit that acquires and erases medical debt for those most burdened.—
Allison Sesso,
STAT,
20 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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And the bipartisan Washington consensus eschews reforms in favor of praying that the economy magically grows its way out of this fiscal disaster.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Lavender grows in thick, fragrant patches along the tour route and is infused into soaps sold at the on-site store.—
Martine Thompson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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The bill expands on previous legislation passed banning cell phone use in kindergarten through eighth grade classrooms.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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As Texas–Taiwan semiconductor trade expands, a potential conflict between China and the island could disrupt global supply chains.—
Victoria Baeza Garcia,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The way the story is being couched, Audi is going to build its new TT coupe whether Porsche forges ahead with the 718 EV or not.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
19 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 main couple’s story evolves through Heated Rivalry, Tough Guy, Common Goal, Role Model, The Long Game and the upcoming Unrivaled.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Select art that complements your home’s design but also sparks conversation, adds depth, and evolves with time.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
23 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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Gear improves, the training that goes into us as climbers progresses.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The first team with 10 tracks placed correctly on their timeline progresses to a prize money final.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Develops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/develops. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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