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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 the future, it could be used for developing high-performance, sustainable materials for everything from aerospace engineering to advanced protective gear.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
This is a developing story and has been updated.
—Anna Chernova, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Each detail represented the young princess’s developing aesthetic—one that was vibrant, feminine, and fun.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Lowers Rates of Some Types of Cancer Coffee contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that may lower the risk of developing certain cancers.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Mustique was bought for £45,000 in 1958 by Colin Tennant, who later became Lord Glenconner, with the intention of developing it as farmland.
—Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
This is a developing story and will be updated.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Its terms included developing a performance suede and a high-quality crust for full-grain alternatives.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
As Ars Technica reports, former NASA astronaut and microbiologist Kate Rubins, who retired last year and has logged 300 days in space, recently voiced her concerns over the Moon suit that private space company Axiom Space has been developing for NASA as part of a $228 million contract.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
This is a developing story and has been updated.
—Anna Chernova, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Each detail represented the young princess’s developing aesthetic—one that was vibrant, feminine, and fun.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Lowers Rates of Some Types of Cancer Coffee contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that may lower the risk of developing certain cancers.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Mustique was bought for £45,000 in 1958 by Colin Tennant, who later became Lord Glenconner, with the intention of developing it as farmland.
—Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
This is a developing story and will be updated.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Its terms included developing a performance suede and a high-quality crust for full-grain alternatives.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
As Ars Technica reports, former NASA astronaut and microbiologist Kate Rubins, who retired last year and has logged 300 days in space, recently voiced her concerns over the Moon suit that private space company Axiom Space has been developing for NASA as part of a $228 million contract.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developing
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This causes the outer layers of the star to expand and cool, evolving into a red giant, while the interior of the core heats up, intensifying the rate of fusion within it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Instead, as college hockey evolves, Motzko sees the Gophers program evolving with it, for the better.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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The news marks the latest acquisition by the Schorsch family's Heritage Group, which began acquiring historic Newport restaurants in 2017 and has since expanded their portfolio to restaurants in Providence, North Kingstown, South Kingstown and Middletown.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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Yet Holland has begun to put his own stamp on the organization, doing right by Danault at the holiday trade freeze while maximizing return for him and now acquiring Panarin, the splashiest in-season addition the Kings have made in at least a dozen years.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Recent grocery store closures have rocked the north side of Milwaukee, where growing food deserts – areas where quality food is difficult to find – have left entire neighborhoods without ready access to food.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The system is built for logistics and warehousing operations where frozen goods face strict shelf-life limits, FIFO requirements, and growing SKU complexity.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Future versions are projected to extend driving range to around 310–372 miles (500–600 kilometers), expanding suitability beyond short-range applications.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Bill Gates named in Epstein files Documents released from the Epstein files indicate that Gates and Epstein met repeatedly after Epstein's prison term to discuss expanding the Microsoft founder's philanthropic efforts.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Together with Shaway Yeh, then group style editorial director of Modern Media, Lim transformed Modern Weekly, a regional lifestyle weekly founded by the Chinese entrepreneur Thomas Shao in 1993, into a Chinese media powerhouse known for forging creative ties with both global and Asian creatives.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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But without a finished 10th novel to work from (Gabaldon is currently in progress on her final Outlander volume, called A Blessing for a Warrior Going Out), Roberts and team had to toe a fine line between honoring the essence of the book series and forging their own path forward.—
Amy Wilkinson,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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Soon after, in Frisco, a booming D-FW city with a large South Asian population, the unfolding H-1B changes also spurred a broader, contentious debate about diversity, population growth and patriotism, The News reported.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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But the changes are also unfolding against a backdrop of mass layoffs from both firms, and across the broader economy.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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Couvent is cultivating its own scene in the south of France, one that swings more Provence than Cote d’Azur.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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As the population ages and the number of college students declines, institutions of higher education are actively cultivating a crop of midlife and older students.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2026
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Molinar presented mid-year MAP data on Tuesday night at the school board meeting, showing how students in kindergarten through eighth grade are progressing compared to their national peers.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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Boswell has returned to practice, but Illinois needs to evaluate how his hand is progressing this week.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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