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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
Sulfur prevents fungal spores from germinating and must be applied as a preventive measure before the disease develops for effective results.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
Boeing and Lockheed are joint venture partners in the United Launch Alliance, which develops rockets that put payloads in space.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 May 2026
But when sepsis develops, the body’s response can become much larger than the original infection.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
The idea of showing cross-cultural worker solidarity and how community develops in the wake of struggle is a beautiful one — if it is built on detail and specificity.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 May 2026
Over several hours, fermentation continues and more acid develops.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Its parent company, ASP Isotopes, develops isotope enrichment platforms for nuclear medicine, semiconductors, and energy systems, operating production facilities in Pretoria, South Africa.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
Once the plant starts producing, the fruit develops rapidly and is usually ready to pick in eight to 10 days.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
After losing everything, Dean turns to coaching youth hockey and develops meaningful relationships with the kids.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
Boeing and Lockheed are joint venture partners in the United Launch Alliance, which develops rockets that put payloads in space.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 May 2026
But when sepsis develops, the body’s response can become much larger than the original infection.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
The idea of showing cross-cultural worker solidarity and how community develops in the wake of struggle is a beautiful one — if it is built on detail and specificity.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 May 2026
Over several hours, fermentation continues and more acid develops.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Its parent company, ASP Isotopes, develops isotope enrichment platforms for nuclear medicine, semiconductors, and energy systems, operating production facilities in Pretoria, South Africa.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
Once the plant starts producing, the fruit develops rapidly and is usually ready to pick in eight to 10 days.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
After losing everything, Dean turns to coaching youth hockey and develops meaningful relationships with the kids.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for develops
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The finale's climax unfolds at East Camp, with Kayce and the marshals battling masked shooters who converge on the ranch.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Sports fans have a lot to smile about in this latter part of the spring season, as the NBA and NHL finals are coming up and overlapping with the start of the World Cup — while the French Open unfolds and the MLB season is in full swing too.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Jon Hamm starts off voicing Mayor Jerry with two-faced smarm, but his performance acquires layers.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Thrasio, a consumer goods firm, acquires and scales third-party brands on Amazon and other e-commerce marketplaces.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Details and design reflect that philosophy, from the wood fire burning in reception and the garden where your dinner grows to the private onsen steaming quietly while snow falls just feet away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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There is an anticipation of a logjam of players in the coming season or two, as the clock starts ticking on the eligibility of 19-year-olds, and their desperation to join a college roster grows.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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The film expands Haig’s play and includes additional characters and sequences, including the actual D-day invasion.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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And yet as the series expands from and twists around its simple horror concept (a wedding at the groom-to-be’s family house in the woods is fated for a titular dark catastrophe), Morrone’s performance as Rachel is able to shoulder the weight of quite a bit of backstory and a complicated endgame.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Either way, Czernowin forges a logic that integrates disparate, unpredictable events.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Wardley started out in white-collar boxing rather than the amateur scene that forges so many champions.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
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Deploying Self-Healing Test Automation Self-healing systems identify elements by context, not code address, when the application evolves, tests and adapt.—
Asad Khan,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Researchers say the discovery could improve understanding of how Earth’s magnetic field evolves and how processes deep inside the planet may be interconnected.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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Research by Gao, Niu, and Yu published in Frontiers in Psychology found that intellectual humility in leadership cultivates team environments rooted in trust and collaboration, where leaders lean on collective wisdom rather than individual authority.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Today, Fingerboard cultivates hemp, a type of cannabis that, unlike marijuana, is nonintoxicating and widely considered a wellness product.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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Officials say the planning process will take time, and TPWD will share updates – including potential opening timelines – as work progresses.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The robot’s motions appear increasingly fluid as the session progresses, suggesting that the exercises are intended to test not only strength but also agility, reflexes, and real-time adaptation, reports Techeblog.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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