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as in evolving
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 acquiring
to come to have gradually
the youngster developed a taste for green olives
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as in growing
to become mature
the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels
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as in expanding
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 forging
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 developing
This approach means partnering with local educational institutions, developing a robust curriculum and providing clear growth paths from day one.
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Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Her company is developing a slate of five to seven projects per year across both short and feature formats.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Microsoft, on the hook to provide an operating system for the still-in-development IBM PC 5150, licensed 86-DOS and hired Paterson to continue developing it, later buying the rights to 86-DOS outright.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Additionally, recipients receive counsel from environmental experts on climate issues highlighted in their script, and NRDC’s Rewrite the Future program advises on effective approaches to developing climate themes.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
The service is now developing plans for further underwater research and exploration, working with specialized teams in diving, robotics and autonomous systems.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Thursday will be very warm with a chance for isolated showers and storms developing in the late afternoon.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
This is a developing story and may be updated.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
This is a developing story please check back for more.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Her company is developing a slate of five to seven projects per year across both short and feature formats.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Microsoft, on the hook to provide an operating system for the still-in-development IBM PC 5150, licensed 86-DOS and hired Paterson to continue developing it, later buying the rights to 86-DOS outright.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Additionally, recipients receive counsel from environmental experts on climate issues highlighted in their script, and NRDC’s Rewrite the Future program advises on effective approaches to developing climate themes.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
The service is now developing plans for further underwater research and exploration, working with specialized teams in diving, robotics and autonomous systems.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Thursday will be very warm with a chance for isolated showers and storms developing in the late afternoon.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
This is a developing story and may be updated.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
This is a developing story please check back for more.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developing
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The trial centers on the 2015 birth of the ChatGPT maker as a nonprofit startup primarily funded by Musk before evolving into a capitalistic venture now valued at $852 billion.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The production, directed with the brooding fluidity that is David Cromer’s calling card, is most alive in the evolving dynamic between Nick and Jacki, whose romance happens by degrees then all at once before reality intervenes and the criminal justice bureaucracy grinds to a halt.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Schneider gave a shout-out to his scouting staff for doing the work to uncover the type of personalities the Seahawks would be acquiring.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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More recently, major deals in the sector have included Verizon buying Frontier Communications for $20 billion and AT&T acquiring Lumen’s fiber business.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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By mapping the chemical signatures of different growing regions, Supima can provide forensic proof that a product is exactly what the label claims.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The pageantry began Monday amid heightened security concerns and a growing rift over the Iran war.—
Michael Birnbaum,
Washington Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Southern Anoka County Assistance food shelf (SACA) is expanding to meet a growing need in Columbia Heights.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The store initially sold ice cream before expanding to chocolates in 1965.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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If Europe continues forging ahead with the scheme, other countries with a less responsive antitrust framework will likely follow.—
Ike Brannon,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The women speak repeatedly of forging bonds as strong as any between family members and relationships that lasted decades.—
April White,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Apr. 2026
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Images of the unfolding environmental disaster have also underscored what some have seen as a slow response by authorities.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Corporate interests hurt land-lease residents As Central Florida’s housing crisis deepens, a quieter emergency is unfolding in land-lease communities all across the Orlando area.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Dude Perfect got big with their unique blend of sketch comedy and trick shots, cultivating a massive following on the internet.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Part of that is cultivating an environment for kids to be part of something bigger than themselves.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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Productivity actions are progressing well and mgmt.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Collier, who had surgery on her left ankle on March 24, is progressing through rehab as expected, the Lynx announced Monday.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2026
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