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as in to evolve
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 to acquire
to come to have gradually
the youngster developed a taste for green olives
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as in to grow
to become mature
the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels
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as in to expand
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 to forge
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 develop
Researchers at the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA (CNSI) have developed a new light-emitting material that’s flexible, durable, and cheap to produce.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Then those counties grew into states, and people eventually developed an appetite for something more grandiose, Pirro said.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
This led them to develop their business model.
—Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Then those counties grew into states, and people eventually developed an appetite for something more grandiose, Pirro said.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
This led them to develop their business model.
—Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for develop
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State fairs of today share the same elements, but have evolved into something like pop-up theme parks.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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But still reflecting your questions back, shaped by them, evolving in their presence.—
Gary Greenberg,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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In an expansive canvass during the investigation, police acquired footage from more than 17 locations around the community in Moscow and Pullman to piece together the whereabouts of the vehicle the day of the murders, and tie it back to Kohberger.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Sep. 2025
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Before the suspension, Nexstar announced plans to acquire Tegna, a rival broadcast company, for more than $6 billion.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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In the midst of the life-or-death chaos, Arisu grows closer to Usagi (Tao Tsuchiya), an athletic loner mourning the death of her mountain climber father.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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For comparison, current industry leader Cheniere aims to grow to about 75 MTPA near 2030—big growth, but not keeping pace with Venture Global’s plans.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Xi promised that within a decade, China will expand wind and solar power capacity to more than six times its 2020 level.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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The bags contain lightweight material that absorb water and expands and can be stacked just like regular bags, as can the barriers which come in a variety of lengths.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Mullen said his first exposure to financial advising was through his mother, Ruth, who forged a career in the field, long dominated by men.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Bettany played English poet and writer Geoffrey Chaucer in the medieval action-comedy, which starred Ledger as William Thatcher, a peasant squire, fueled by his desire for food and glory, who forges a new identity for himself as a knight when his master dies.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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Not everything that unfolds on a baseball field needs to be explained.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Political Reactions The August searches unfolded against a backdrop of partisan tension over the handling of classified records by senior officials.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Joseph Sikora, who plays attorney Bill Sterling, praised the environment Mohamed and Corinealdi have cultivated on set.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
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Fifth generation Hamilton County farmer Rodney Rulon not only grows thousands of acres of corn and soy but is now cultivating a new approach to protecting the White River.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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Past contestants have confirmed that pay increases as the season progresses.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The disease typically appears in mid-adulthood, causing problems with movement, memory, and mood, and usually progresses over 15-20 years.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Develop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/develop. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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