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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
In addition to impacts of untreated depression on the mother, developing children are also at greater risk for prematurity and low birth weight, and higher rates of impulsivity, socialization issues, and cognitive, behavioral and emotional difficulties.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The institute is restructuring its tools, developing new programs and reflecting on its role in a broader context, including foreign policy and Poland’s intl.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 May 2026
Oklo is currently developing fast fission power plants to provide energy and establish a domestic supply chain for critical isotopes.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Several days after developing symptoms, people can experience severe lung illness that can be fatal and includes additional symptoms of coughing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing.
—Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Strong vertical wind shear can tear a developing tropical system apart or even prevent it from forming, NOAA says.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Even before developing writing, our Neolithic ancestors appear to have used alcohol in search of mind-expanding inspiration.
—Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
This is a developing story and will be updated.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 14 May 2026
Look for one with plenty of developing flower buds.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The institute is restructuring its tools, developing new programs and reflecting on its role in a broader context, including foreign policy and Poland’s intl.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 May 2026
Oklo is currently developing fast fission power plants to provide energy and establish a domestic supply chain for critical isotopes.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Several days after developing symptoms, people can experience severe lung illness that can be fatal and includes additional symptoms of coughing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing.
—Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Strong vertical wind shear can tear a developing tropical system apart or even prevent it from forming, NOAA says.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Even before developing writing, our Neolithic ancestors appear to have used alcohol in search of mind-expanding inspiration.
—Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
This is a developing story and will be updated.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 14 May 2026
Look for one with plenty of developing flower buds.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developing
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Amazon is evolving its strategy as the e-commerce industry grapples with the rise of AI shopping bots.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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But the situation is rapidly evolving and things could change.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
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Few would consider purchasing a prime property without a broker, commissioning an aircraft without specialist advice, or acquiring a significant artwork without professional counsel.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Minor trade The Sox made a trade before Saturday’s game, acquiring minor-league outfielder Junior Pérez from the Athletics in exchange for minor-league left-hander Jackson Nove.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Viola’s reaction spotlighted growing frustration among competitors who believe the ruling body is using procedural fixes to avoid addressing biological differences in girls' sports.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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In the growing realization that a four-year-degree alone won’t save them from downward mobility?—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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With revenue-sharing challenges mounting across college athletics — and some schools already cutting sports — expanding the playoff has become a potential financial lifeline.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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According to Abbott's office, the Texas Department of Public Safety is immediately expanding the Texas Repeat Offender Taskforce to the Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio and Austin metropolitan areas.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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There is a strong belief within the club that the appointments who have attracted criticism from some supporters will go on to prove their top quality by forging strong careers at Stamford Bridge and elsewhere.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Two people who worked for a Front Range political canvassing company are charged with forging signatures on petitions used to get a Colorado school choice amendment on the 2024 general election ballot, the state attorney general’s office said.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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The damage and acceptance that kind of internal contradiction can bring to a person over an extended period runs through every frame of Firstman’s film, and the result feels less like a conventional dramedy than a decade-long discovery unfolding in real time.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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Fittingly, the showdown is unfolding just outside Pennsylvania’s City of Brotherly Love.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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The story centers on Zha, a janitor at a bankrupt, long-shuttered film studio who retreats into a virtual world, cultivating an online romance and dreaming of a voyage to the Moon.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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These guerrilla pop-ups launched the heartland quartet – singer Tyson Ritter, lead guitarist Nick Wheeler, rhythm guitarist Mike Kennerty and drummer Chris Gaylor – into a world of TikToks and Instagram posts, simultaneously cultivating a fan base decades younger than the now-middle-aged rockers.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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The review confirmed that the engine’s design, manufacturing process, as well as supply chain are progressing on schedule ahead of the next development phase later this year.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The entire letter to the Jubilee committee offered an optimistic view of the future in which the human race was always progressing toward freedom.—
Marianne Holdzkom,
The Conversation,
14 May 2026
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“Developing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developing. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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