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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
Elsewhere in the interview, the Oscar winner explained how her role as Grace alongside Pattinson's Jackson came about in the psychological drama, which is an adaptation of Ariana Harwicz’s 2017 novel about a new mother who develops postpartum depression and enters psychosis.
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Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
The move signals a potential major shift in how WWE develops its storylines.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Stomach cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cells lining the stomach.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
The film follows Amélie who develops a deep attachment to her family’s housekeeper, Nishio-san.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
While the angel gets a little jaded having to work a kitchen job and develops a smoking habit, there are moments of sheer joy as Gabriel hits a dance floor and bites into a juicy burger for the first time.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Anyone who was at an exposure location and develops symptoms — which include fever, rash, cough, runny nose and red, itchy eyes — should contact their health care provider by phone.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
The scientific program supported by Chanel’s watch and jewelry division aims to better understand how Mediterranean red coral grows and develops its characteristic hue while also studying innovative solutions to support conservation efforts.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
While this may be viewed as an inconvenience in comparison to an eternally waterproof technical fabric, the patina that develops as the wax shifts is viewed as a feature unto itself.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
The move signals a potential major shift in how WWE develops its storylines.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Stomach cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cells lining the stomach.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
The film follows Amélie who develops a deep attachment to her family’s housekeeper, Nishio-san.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
While the angel gets a little jaded having to work a kitchen job and develops a smoking habit, there are moments of sheer joy as Gabriel hits a dance floor and bites into a juicy burger for the first time.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Anyone who was at an exposure location and develops symptoms — which include fever, rash, cough, runny nose and red, itchy eyes — should contact their health care provider by phone.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
The scientific program supported by Chanel’s watch and jewelry division aims to better understand how Mediterranean red coral grows and develops its characteristic hue while also studying innovative solutions to support conservation efforts.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
While this may be viewed as an inconvenience in comparison to an eternally waterproof technical fabric, the patina that develops as the wax shifts is viewed as a feature unto itself.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for develops
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Protesters can be heard yelling as the confrontation unfolds, and pepper spray is deployed.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The historical true-crime drama, based on the real-life 1977 Tony Kiritsis hostage case, unfolds like a pressure cooker between desperation and spectacle.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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At 28 years old, Meyers is still young enough to be a long-term addition for any team that acquires him.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Maybe general manager Eric DeCosta makes a trade or two and acquires trench or pass-rush help.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Genuine community naturally grows around the needs of others.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Shareholders have complained about the speed of progress and welcome the strategy shift in the same breath, all the while demanding the business grows what’s left of the overnight audience share.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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That might be a regular thing for a few years, and then again once the Playoff inevitably expands.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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As the Universe expands, the volume increases, while the particle masses and the total number of particles remain the same.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Oct. 2025
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As Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, forges an historic first week, its accolades extend to Billboard’s radio charts.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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Bettany played English poet and writer Geoffrey Chaucer in the medieval action-comedy, which starred Ledger as William Thatcher, a peasant squire, fueled by his desire for food and glory, who forges a new identity for himself as a knight when his master dies.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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Aging also continuously evolves around technological and societal advancement.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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As technology evolves and companies grow, legacy systems are usually the first to go, said Kevin Thompson, the CEO of 9i Capital Group and the host of the 9innings podcast.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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In her own life, Kat cultivates those conditions.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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By fostering an internal environment where employees are encouraged to question assumptions, share expertise, and engage in reflective thinking, The Rise Group cultivates the intellectual space needed to pursue meaningful insights.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 Oct. 2025
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As the book progresses, some of the children in the photographs are older and more in control of their outward expression, but scraps of strangeness or incongruity always peek through.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Many things can and will transpire as the season progresses.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Develops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/develops. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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