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as in unfolds
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 acquires
to come to have gradually
the youngster developed a taste for green olives
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as in grows
to become mature
the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels
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as in expands
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 forges
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 develops
When a La Niña phase occurs, less wind shear occurs in the regions of the Atlantic basin where tropical weather develops, increasing the potential for more storms, AccuWeather said.
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
As the attack develops, Doku’s role allows Foden to carry the ball forward, before switching the play to Bernardo down the right flank.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
If the task is itself a learning activity that develops skills or forces cognitive engagement, discourage AI use.
—Dave Tucker, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Odds have increased to 70% that a tropical system develops this week.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The movie, which premiered at TIFF, stars Dinklage as store manager Mitch and Kirsten Dunst as Leigh, a Toys ‘R’ Us employee who develops a romance with the fugitive.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
The child who died suffered from subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), a progressive brain disorder that usually develops two to 10 years after a measles infection.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2025
The company develops and finances projects for major film festivals and markets worldwide.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Ziggi’s develops some off-the-wall drinks.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2025
Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
As the attack develops, Doku’s role allows Foden to carry the ball forward, before switching the play to Bernardo down the right flank.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
If the task is itself a learning activity that develops skills or forces cognitive engagement, discourage AI use.
—Dave Tucker, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Odds have increased to 70% that a tropical system develops this week.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The movie, which premiered at TIFF, stars Dinklage as store manager Mitch and Kirsten Dunst as Leigh, a Toys ‘R’ Us employee who develops a romance with the fugitive.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
The child who died suffered from subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), a progressive brain disorder that usually develops two to 10 years after a measles infection.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2025
The company develops and finances projects for major film festivals and markets worldwide.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Ziggi’s develops some off-the-wall drinks.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for develops
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As the murder mystery unfolds on-screen, the cast also balances parenthood off-screen.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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As the cognitive industrial revolution unfolds, doing nothing to reposition your organization may be a risky option.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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On another front, any team that acquires Hill would need to create enough cap space to do it.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fairchild parent Capital Cities acquires the American Broadcasting Co.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Shareholders deserve a board that grows their capital.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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As the plant grows, the roots reach downward toward the water.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Either way, what a great result that expands theatrical audiences.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
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While Quark primarily operates in the polar regions, the company expands to subpolar destinations during the shoulder seasons, before the fleet repositions to the other side of the globe.—
Stefanie Waldek,
AFAR Media,
12 Sep. 2025
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Nosferatu Desperate for connection, young lonely Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp) unwittingly forges a spiritual bond with Count Olork, Nosferatu (Bill Skarsgård), in the early 1800s.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fiddelke can do the same, if willing, to address glaring value chain pain points, demonstrate how AI forges strategic edge rather than curing operating metrics, protect digital strategists from noisy, operational IT concerns, and insist upon meaningful results accountability.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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But football evolves, and opponents will work out a team’s strengths and turn them into weaknesses.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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There is a particular relationship some mothers have with their sons that’s often labeled as helicopter parenting during childhood, but when these boys become men, the bond sometimes evolves into an uncomfortable obsession.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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These employees retain valuable business knowledge, networks and the drive that cultivates the workplace culture.—
Gilda D'Incerti,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Through the inevitable challenges of constant change, the bonds an entrepreneur cultivates in the present can prompt their greatest accomplishments in the near future.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Critical to healthy pregnancy outcomes, these hormones provide insights into how a pregnancy progresses.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Several episodes have already released with more coming as the season progresses.—
Kristi Dosh,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Develops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/develops. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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