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Recent Examples of underdeveloped
Unlike adults who have usually acquired some ability to regulate their nervous system states, a child has both an immature nervous system and an underdeveloped prefrontal cortex.
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Nancy L. Weaver, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2025
Councilmember John Dumitru asked staff to develop an inventory of all unoccupied, underdeveloped or undeveloped properties and suggested making the full Grant Thornton report publicly available.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
The project has also been plagued by its heavy reliance on outside consultants — a symptom of the nation’s underdeveloped in-house infrastructure delivery capacity compared to other countries.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
While the enormity of the cast means some of the characters inevitably go underdeveloped, performances are compelling across the board.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
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Nancy L. Weaver, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2025
Councilmember John Dumitru asked staff to develop an inventory of all unoccupied, underdeveloped or undeveloped properties and suggested making the full Grant Thornton report publicly available.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
The project has also been plagued by its heavy reliance on outside consultants — a symptom of the nation’s underdeveloped in-house infrastructure delivery capacity compared to other countries.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
While the enormity of the cast means some of the characters inevitably go underdeveloped, performances are compelling across the board.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underdeveloped
Adjective
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Nearby Interstate 84 abuts some businesses, but the surrounding land is largely undeveloped.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Sep. 2025
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In addition to utilizing vast networks of solar panels and operating a dark-sky policy to safeguard local sea turtle populations, Costa Elena also plays a crucial role in the protection of the surrounding tropical dry forest, with 60% of the 3,000-acre property left completely undeveloped.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And the trends have not been in favor of doing better, including uncertainty and backward steps from federal and state programs.—
Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Shift your weight between your forward and backward legs to move your hips forward and backward (as opposed to around).—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Underdeveloped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underdeveloped. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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