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
The company also plans to add 550,000 square feet of retail space, a 160-room hotel, parking structures for the development and surrounding area, and a new public park in the center of the development.
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Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
Six education pavilions will cover wellness, policy, culture, culinary arts, grower’s world, and sacred medicine, offering attendees a chance to not only listen to their favorite hip hop artists, but explore everything from the latest policy developments to sustainable growing practices.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 June 2025
The show willingly conscripts itself as a brand ambassador for the PGA, which may explain why Saudi competitor LIV Golf — the most disruptive and controversial development for the game in decades — goes largely unmentioned.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 4 June 2025
On the heels of its May 7 separation from Lionsgate, Starz is quickly starting to build its own library of IP with four series in priority development, all fully owned by the premium network.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 May 2025
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Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
Six education pavilions will cover wellness, policy, culture, culinary arts, grower’s world, and sacred medicine, offering attendees a chance to not only listen to their favorite hip hop artists, but explore everything from the latest policy developments to sustainable growing practices.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 June 2025
The show willingly conscripts itself as a brand ambassador for the PGA, which may explain why Saudi competitor LIV Golf — the most disruptive and controversial development for the game in decades — goes largely unmentioned.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 4 June 2025
On the heels of its May 7 separation from Lionsgate, Starz is quickly starting to build its own library of IP with four series in priority development, all fully owned by the premium network.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for development
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The evolution of Flow mirrored the tone of the show itself: confident, capable, and finally ready for primetime.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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And, in this administration, those debates can lead to dramatic announcements and rapid changes, as evidenced by the rapid evolution of his trade war policies in April.—
Joel Gehrke,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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Her relationship may have been seen as the ideal outcome of inner work, so its collapse may have felt disappointing, like a blow to their healing process.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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But the volatility and timing of rate changes will depend on the outcome of the ongoing legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and on possible capacity changes related to the introduction of the U.S. port docking fees on Chinese ships, which are uncertain.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 June 2025
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Over time, positive leadership pays off through loyalty and growth—from both customers and employees.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Nearly half of South Dakota’s projected inmate population growth can be attributed to a law approved in 2023 that requires some violent offenders to serve the full length of their sentences before parole, according to a report by Arrington Watkins.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Since untreated hypertension progresses and worsens over time, making lifestyle changes to manage blood pressure and stay healthy is vital.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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The result is more of a finer bar-and-grill — note that’s the new name — with dinners for $20-$40.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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Similar tests on reefs in the Florida Keys have been conducted, with mixed preliminary results, likely due to regional differences in SCTLD.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 June 2025
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Part of that maturation is figuring out how to negotiate the natural ebb and flow of the game.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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In turn, Rodriguez is a step or two in experience and in maturation behind Baeza, but closing fast.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The 54-year-old already was overseeing a $60 billion expansion of the parks business before Abu Dhabi — Disney’s first new park since 2016 — was announced in May.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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The two-story, 135,000-square-foot expansion, designed by Generator Studio, will double the size of the facility and is expected to bring up to 1.5 million people through its doors annually, according to team estimates.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Meanwhile caretakers are concerned with something that can be even more challenging to address: the psychological trauma resultant from years of abuse in captivity.—
Ryley Graham,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 June 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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“Development.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/development. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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