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as in to evolve
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 to acquire
to come to have gradually
the youngster developed a taste for green olives
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as in to grow
to become mature
the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels
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as in to expand
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 to forge
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 develop
Brothers Russell and Sigurd Varian, former Stanford students, had started the company in San Carlos, California, after developing klystron technology, a microwave tube that could be used for radar and televisions.
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Mark Dent, HubSpot, 25 Apr. 2025
Originally passed by Congress in 2005 following the events of 9/11, the Real ID Act was created to increase national security and develop a standardized identification system across the 50 states.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
All the cuts, Hazelton says, may slow or end the progress that's been made in developing weather and climate models.
—Greg Allen, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Lowering these hormones became a critical part of keeping the cancer from developing further.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025
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Mark Dent, HubSpot, 25 Apr. 2025
Originally passed by Congress in 2005 following the events of 9/11, the Real ID Act was created to increase national security and develop a standardized identification system across the 50 states.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
All the cuts, Hazelton says, may slow or end the progress that's been made in developing weather and climate models.
—Greg Allen, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Lowering these hormones became a critical part of keeping the cancer from developing further.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for develop
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Its battery lasts all day, and the AI features, while still evolving, are enjoyable to explore.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Found in a water tank, this new species lives underground and might still be evolving towards a fully subterranean life.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this week, Columbus strengthened their attack with an inter-league trade to acquire Dániel Gazdag from the Philadelphia Union for $4 million.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The needs of the district should be funded by the enormous profits of the capitalist class acquired from the labor of working people in the factories and by farmworkers in the fields.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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This tree definitely has a flair for the dramatic, performing well throughout the South, displaying flowers up to 1 foot wide, growing as tall as 80 feet (depending on selection), featuring glossy evergreen foliage, and exuding a captivating scent that draws your attention.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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Under California’s Adult Use of Marijuana Act, people 21 and older can legally grow, possess and use cannabis for recreational use.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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For 2024, the list was expanded to 450 companies and looked at their emissions between 2020 and 2022.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Capital One is expanding its travel perks, adding exclusive airport lounges, landings (think: snazzy, foodie-forward boutique lounges) and two hotel collections with special benefits.—
Paul Rubio,
AFAR Media,
21 Apr. 2025
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The duo forged a bond while on England duty at under-17 level.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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There’s only forging ahead into the next mission — with another yearlong time-jump just around the corner.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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Spotter activation may be needed across Nebraska and Iowa this evening as the system unfolds.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Since this unfolded, Tuplin has seen people on the street, gone to yoga or visited the coffee shop, and has been showered with lots of hugs and thank-yous.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Of the traits the Bills are likely looking for, those are the more difficult to cultivate at the NFL level.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Keep coming back to your long-term vision, and cultivate this mindset among all employees, regardless of their role.—
Alexandre Bonvin,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Viewers were able to see a visible change in the dog's demeanor as the video progressed.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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As the disease progresses, your doctor may change or add additional medications to control symptoms.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Develop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/develop. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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