1
as in evolution
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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2
as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
a development that the writers of the law never anticipated or intended
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3
as in growth
the process of becoming mature
a tulip's development from a bulb into a flower
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Recent Examples of development
As Tren de Agua continues to gather attention amid further deportations, Newsweek has looked at the roots and development of Venezuelan gang.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Vasquez is the city’s director of planning and development.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
The Charlotte Observer Desiree Mathurin covers growth and development for The Charlotte Observer.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
This will eliminate the potential for issues related to root development and seed germination.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Vasquez is the city’s director of planning and development.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
The Charlotte Observer Desiree Mathurin covers growth and development for The Charlotte Observer.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
This will eliminate the potential for issues related to root development and seed germination.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for development
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Among Zhang’s expansive portfolio, three standout projects capture his artistic evolution and deeper purpose: Dancing with a Jellyfish, Aesthetics from Africa, and Mirror: Truth or Lie.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Charlotte Flair, a top star in WWE's women's division, appears to be on the cusp of a significant character evolution following her recent high-stakes match at WrestleMania 41.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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From her campaign headquarters in Quito, González emphatically rejected the outcome.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Regardless of whether Tennessee looks back on this as a smart decision—on and off the field—in the future, one thing is for sure: the outcome of this situation will have a profound impact on contractual relationships between athletes and programs going forward.—
Kristi Dosh,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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For 2025, the total number of companies for which emissions data was obtained increased from approximately 750 in the previous year to around 900 in the current year, representing a 25% growth.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Creatine is a dietary supplement shown to support muscle growth, boost strength, and improve athletic performance.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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How the condition originates, progresses, and responds to treatment can also vary a good deal among people.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
16 Apr. 2025
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Friday’s result provided further clarity on the Heat’s draft pick situation.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Webb telescope observations could have occurred by chance or could be the result of previously unknown chemical processes at work on K2-18b.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The platform’s supporters point to upcoming technical improvements and the maturation of the proof-of-stake consensus mechanism as potential catalysts for recovery.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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During a succession of poor wet seasons, the females postpone reproductive maturation up to 10 years and may produce a litter only once a decade.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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The funds will be used to bankroll the expansion of the flagship FPSO business as well as a growing green energy portfolio under Yinson Renewables, a subsidiary that has solar and wind power projects in multiple countries.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Such levels of import duties are expected to dent China’s exports and knock several percentage points off the economy’s expansion this year.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
James Felton Keith,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Development.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/development. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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