1
as in evolutions
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the development of an idea into a marketable product
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as in outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
a development that the writers of the law never anticipated or intended
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Recent Examples of developments
California is currently unable to capitalize on these developments, even when the ideas for them come from within the state.
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Paige Lambermont, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
Together, the developments mark a turning point for the joint city-county agency, which has coordinated housing and services for people experiencing homelessness across the region for decades.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
On the surrounding land, there are industrial, commercial, and residential developments and the campus consists of about fifteen buildings on 136 acres, records show.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
In March 2025, not long after the original film was pulled, Reed released a Leaving Neverland sequel that found Robson and Safechuck discussing the latest developments in their legal battle against the Jackson estate, as well as the response to the film.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
The issue has prompted a sustained enforcement campaign and a push for steeper penalties — developments that carry direct implications for the commercial viability of the district.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
These developments add to growing concerns among rights advocates over restrictions on independent media, civil society and any dissenting voices under Saied.
—Ghaya Ben Mbarek, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said the Iranian delegation will hold talks with Pakistan’s senior leadership on the latest regional developments and efforts to promote peace and stability.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
The more important developments were Honeywell agreeing to sell its Warehouse and Workflow Solutions unit and setting June 29 as the date to spin off its aerospace business into a separate company.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Paige Lambermont, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
Together, the developments mark a turning point for the joint city-county agency, which has coordinated housing and services for people experiencing homelessness across the region for decades.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
On the surrounding land, there are industrial, commercial, and residential developments and the campus consists of about fifteen buildings on 136 acres, records show.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
In March 2025, not long after the original film was pulled, Reed released a Leaving Neverland sequel that found Robson and Safechuck discussing the latest developments in their legal battle against the Jackson estate, as well as the response to the film.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
The issue has prompted a sustained enforcement campaign and a push for steeper penalties — developments that carry direct implications for the commercial viability of the district.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
These developments add to growing concerns among rights advocates over restrictions on independent media, civil society and any dissenting voices under Saied.
—Ghaya Ben Mbarek, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said the Iranian delegation will hold talks with Pakistan’s senior leadership on the latest regional developments and efforts to promote peace and stability.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
The more important developments were Honeywell agreeing to sell its Warehouse and Workflow Solutions unit and setting June 29 as the date to spin off its aerospace business into a separate company.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developments
Noun
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New media encompasses the rapid and continual evolutions in media that have created new textual experiences, new ways of representing the world, and new relationships between subjects and media technologies.—
Kirstin Pellizzaro,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Component updates and evolutions aren't always about performance and capacity upgrades; sometimes, quality-of-life improvements can make a real difference.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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Playoff series are the epitome of small sample sizes, which is why making sport-changing decisions based on those outcomes makes little sense.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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In 1969, the chaos theory founder Edward Lorenz articulated the Butterfly Effect, in which a single, small action in one area can lead to broader, unexpected outcomes in others.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Most patients begin with soft foods and gradually return to a normal diet as healing progresses.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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But as Notes from Underground progresses, his behavior turns from funny to pathetic to downright despicable.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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The results of a toxicological examination are still pending, Bavarian police said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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But just like MomTok admits, switching things up on occasion can make for interesting results.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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An accident can raise questions about medical care, lost wages, and insurance, while an immigration matter can involve deadlines, documentation, and the fear that one wrong move will carry consequences for years.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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This terrorist activity poses a direct threat to the stability of friendly Mali and could have the most serious consequences for the entire region.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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No immediate impact likely for world oil markets The UAE’s withdrawal from OPEC won’t necessarily have any immediate effects in markets.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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These spillover effects are deepening an arc of instability stretching from Europe to the Middle East, from Africa to Asia.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Developments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developments. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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