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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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
Each brand was represented through a daytime and an evening look, said Edwina Kulego, vice president of global business development and growth at Project’s parent, Informa Markets.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
For some business owners in the corridor, progress on King Drive has not improved their business despite claims that the new developments would revitalize the area.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Both the Tenerife and Manchester offices will operate under Head of Studio Helen Brown, who leads on production, recruitment and talent development.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Helps prevent cancer growth and development.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
For some business owners in the corridor, progress on King Drive has not improved their business despite claims that the new developments would revitalize the area.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Both the Tenerife and Manchester offices will operate under Head of Studio Helen Brown, who leads on production, recruitment and talent development.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Helps prevent cancer growth and development.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for development
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At this stage in its evolution, the central star, the one that’s contracting down on its way to becoming a white dwarf, is only slightly hotter than the Sun is.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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This evolution in our structure is about making sure we are set up sustainably for the long term, with the right clarity, leadership and collaboration across the entire business.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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But even more people avoid the worst outcomes of colon cancer by getting screened early and as often as is recommended.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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The outcome of Kaley’s lawsuit could help guide how around 1,500 similar lawsuits against social media companies are resolved.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Despite the program’s growth, FRAP is struggling to offer services in all of Oklahoma’s 77 counties, as the law intended.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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The unit reported 20 quarters of comparable sales growth under his leadership.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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Some experts argue that China's steady execution has already given it an edge, while Western progress has been less consistent.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The progress has impressed BYD, which has committed the funding to accelerate development and bring this futuristic mining solution closer to reality.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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Substitutions will always be scrutinised by supporters when results go badly.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Gary gets jealous about his brother’s backflips and tries to outdo him with increasingly tragic (and funny) results.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Louisville’s Barrell Craft Spirits is responsible for a fair share of these, and some of them are intricate secondary maturations that involve several different types of wood.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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The physical maturation is evident as ever each summer when Hooper’s NFL-sized frame is contrasted against De La Salle’s current group of high school athletes.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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While political leaders on both sides of the aisle often tout the benefits of energy expansion, their support tends to fade when local considerations come into play.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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Heirs had raised $750 million from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in December to finance the expansion of its own oil producing facility to 100,000 barrels per day within five years, more than doubling the asset’s capacity when it was bought from Shell in 2021.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Disruption and pain resultant from competition could lead to growth in order to weather the competition.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
31 Jan. 2026
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That harvesting process gave the resultant kriek its name, Handgeplukte (Flemish for hand-picked).—
Brandon Hernandez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Development.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/development. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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