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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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
Now, the City Council is grappling with the aftermath of the latest developments, alongside routine matters of governance.
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Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Approved a large-scale development for Big Whiskey at 1787 W. Pleasant Grove Road that includes a restaurant and tenant spaces.
—Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
This development resulted in Marcs Casado and Bernal being promoted and taken on the preseason friendly tour of the United States.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The event is geared for those involved in the design and development of boutique hotels.
—David Moin, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Approved a large-scale development for Big Whiskey at 1787 W. Pleasant Grove Road that includes a restaurant and tenant spaces.
—Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
This development resulted in Marcs Casado and Bernal being promoted and taken on the preseason friendly tour of the United States.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The event is geared for those involved in the design and development of boutique hotels.
—David Moin, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for development
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To him, bringing that artifice into focus illuminates how the evolution of belief systems across history have come to obfuscate an ancient truth: that beneath it all, the one true religion is control.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Experts say the rapid evolution of AI and a lack of regulation is cause for concern.Abby Wilson, theweek, 8 Nov. 2024
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The filing also notes ongoing legal proceedings, including cases related to trademark infringement and alleged misrepresentation, with outcomes currently uncertain.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Alex Forsyth’s teammates may have felt sick in the aftermath of the Broncos’ 16-14 loss to the Chiefs, first about the game’s outcome and then about criticism toward the Broncos’ second-year offensive lineman.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Arizona Republic documented the growth of farming towns into a massive metro area.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Since Swift began dating Kelce, the league saw explosive growth in fandom among women, who are engaging with the NFL and its content like never before.Glamour, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2024
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Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service have made some progress with thinning and prescribed burns in forests, but much more needs to be done after decades of fire suppression has allowed too much dead wood and brush to build up, especially with climate change increasing temperatures, Stephens said.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Firefighters have made great progress since then, Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said Monday.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The MassMutual Consumer Spending & Saving Index from 2022 found similar results: 31 percent of Americans said their ideal gift was cash; 16 percent said their dream present was a gift card.Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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The recounts will take place concurrently, and results and any challenged ballots are presented to their respective canvassing boards.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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Image: Disney If nothing else, the change points to a maturation of Disney Plus, which started out with a relatively scant library that has steadily grown to the point that finding new episodes of Agatha All Along or Bob’s Burgers can actually be difficult.Andrew Webster, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024
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The latest release, however, is a trio of whiskies that were finished in port barrels, another key element in the distillery’s maturation process.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
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Over the past five years, California’s economy ranked 13th-best for the expansion of its gross domestic product – the broadest measurement of business output.Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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Disney's capital expenditures totaled $5.4 billion, primarily for theme park expansions and new attractions.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Designers had initially hoped to tunnel beneath the rail line, but UP refused permission, the resultant bridge adding well over $15 million to the project cost, according to Ellerman.Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 29 June 2023
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The 12-page unclassified summary of the Biden administration’s after action report on the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan laid most of the blame for the rapid defeat of Afghan forces and the resultant need for a chaotic 17-day evacuation on the Trump administration's failure to plan.Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 7 Apr. 2023
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“Development.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/development. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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