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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
Understanding how polar bears stay warm and dry in the Arctic could help scientists develop alternatives to PFAS-laden anti-ice repellants.
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Jan. 2025
James has spent a decent portion of the season developing in the G League, which has been much kinder to him.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
Head coach Lindsay Gottlieb trusts Burns to attack practice head-on to teach, develop and ingrain defensive principles when players arrive at University Park.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
In her new role, Russell is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the firm, developing and improving business, recruiting and pipeline growth strategies, fostering strong relationships internally and assisting staff in providing outstanding client services, the release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Jan. 2025
James has spent a decent portion of the season developing in the G League, which has been much kinder to him.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
Head coach Lindsay Gottlieb trusts Burns to attack practice head-on to teach, develop and ingrain defensive principles when players arrive at University Park.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
In her new role, Russell is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the firm, developing and improving business, recruiting and pipeline growth strategies, fostering strong relationships internally and assisting staff in providing outstanding client services, the release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for develop
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Aga Khan's Legacy The Aga Khan was not only a religious figure but also evolved into a business magnate and philanthropist over the decades.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Now, these face masks have evolved and improved in many ways to mitigate those concerns.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2025
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Washington acquired him in a trade with the New Orleans Saints in the middle of the season.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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While this is a steep task, acquiring Flaherty would mitigate the damage for the time being.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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His small shop in the Palais-Royal grew to become a beloved fashion institution, serving as a style archive for designers, a red-carpet closet for celebrities, and a research library for fashion students and museum curators.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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After delivering the iconic line, Montgomery’s confidence in the role grew.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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During the month of January, sky gazers will be able to see four planets in one view — and come February, the parade will only expand.—
Caitlin O'Kane,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The new store will also greatly expand the selection of artist and band merchandise and audio equipment like turntables and speakers, as well as new and used vinyl and CDs.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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With that said, tiles forged from natural materials, like marble or granite, are porous and do not hold up well against steam mops’ moisture and high temps.—
Maria Conti,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
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Whether rekindling old friendships or forging new rivalries, these ladies are ready to make their mark.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2025
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The series turns on the story of a mother who abandons her newborn twins and the events that unfold as the infants grow up.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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Their fierce kitchen encounters unfold into a shimmering romance.—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Feb. 2025
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His rise exemplifies how the new generation of artists are rewriting the rules of success—leveraging social media to cultivate a following before stepping into the traditional industry spotlight.—
Hala Mustafa,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2025
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Finally, American Jews must work to cultivate solidarity.—
Hannah Rosenthal and David Saperstein,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article GAINESVILLE — Florida will look to rebound from its worst offensive showing under Todd Golden with leading scorer Walter Clayton Jr. nursing a left ankle sprain but progressing well just two days after the injury.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2025
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The new additions should help Spurs progress deep in the Europa League and FA Cup, while all three of them might have important roles to play against Liverpool at Anfield on Thursday in Tottenham’s biggest game of the season — the Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Develop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/develop. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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