1
as in evolutions
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 outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
a development that the writers of the law never anticipated or intended
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Recent Examples of developments
Barring any unexpected developments Carlos Narvaez will enter the season as the starter and Connor Wong will remain his primary backup.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
In addition to the developments, numerous commercial property renovations and additions were completed during the assessment cycle, contributing to Grand List growth, town officials said.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
The family is clearly frustrated by the lack of developments.
—ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
More developments were expected before the filing period closed at noon Saturday.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
The search has been called off pending further developments, the Coast Guard said.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
And the city is fast-evolving with new, exciting developments.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Law enforcement has not provided any more details, and no developments were publicly announced after the first deadline passed.
—Dan Reilly, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2026
His relationship with film is inextricably linked with his home town, Recife—a port city where attractive beaches and high-rise developments coexist with sprawling favelas and rampant crime.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
In addition to the developments, numerous commercial property renovations and additions were completed during the assessment cycle, contributing to Grand List growth, town officials said.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
The family is clearly frustrated by the lack of developments.
—ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
More developments were expected before the filing period closed at noon Saturday.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
The search has been called off pending further developments, the Coast Guard said.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
And the city is fast-evolving with new, exciting developments.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Law enforcement has not provided any more details, and no developments were publicly announced after the first deadline passed.
—Dan Reilly, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2026
His relationship with film is inextricably linked with his home town, Recife—a port city where attractive beaches and high-rise developments coexist with sprawling favelas and rampant crime.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developments
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Guests can choose to ride their favorite of Eevee’s evolutions, plus Ponyta and Rapidash (and their Galarian forms), on the carousel, and every adorable electric-type powers Pikachu’s spinning ride.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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That’s one of several recent evolutions in ESPN’s distribution strategy, as the company balances digital growth with cable dominance—and tries to maintain fan support along the way.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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This work translates to improving military readiness and long-term health outcomes for today’s warfighters.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Despite substantial investment, outcomes remain uneven, and access to alternatives is often constrained by income.—
Carol Platt Liebau,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Saks Global will close more stores as its bankruptcy restructuring progresses.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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Letter writer kept cancer diagnosis private to avoid people’s reactions, but that plan is faltering as illness progresses.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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Officials did not release details, but the agency cautioned that the victims' official cause and manner of deaths remain pending autopsy results from the local medical examiner's office.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The board’s work has been plagued by a strained relationship with other city departments and council leadership as attempts to formalize board regulations have stalled and disagreements over document access and investigation results have emerged.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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That design speaks directly to a corporate world that is growing increasingly sensitive to the reputational and financial consequences of wage and hour disputes.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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No limitations or consequences!—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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The restaurant approaching its 30th anniversary sources a hefty amount of produce and other products from local farms — a theme that continues for Cochran at Bruce Moffett’s Stagioni.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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For example, beef and coffee prices were up about 15% and 18% on an annual basis in January, respectively, due largely to supply constraints for each of those products.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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With the effects of the federal cuts expected to be felt across the state, other California counties have already started to look to consumers to replenish government coffers.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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You're likely caught up in what is commonly known in Central Texas as cedar fever, or feeling the effects of high concentrations of Ashe juniper pollen in the air.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Developments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developments. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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