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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
This is a developing news story and will be updated as more information is available.
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Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Since not everyone was able to use high-end air purifiers, Corsi and air filtration expert Jim Rosenthal partnered to develop the CR Box.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2025
Donovan said the Chiefs are now looking at potentially developing around Arrowhead Stadium — a prominent departure from April 2024, when the team deemed the area not worthy of further investment.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2025
Typically, an infected person will develop symptoms between 12 to 48 hours after being infected.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Since not everyone was able to use high-end air purifiers, Corsi and air filtration expert Jim Rosenthal partnered to develop the CR Box.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2025
Donovan said the Chiefs are now looking at potentially developing around Arrowhead Stadium — a prominent departure from April 2024, when the team deemed the area not worthy of further investment.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2025
Typically, an infected person will develop symptoms between 12 to 48 hours after being infected.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for develop
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Its battery lasts all day, and the AI features, while still evolving, are enjoyable to explore.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Found in a water tank, this new species lives underground and might still be evolving towards a fully subterranean life.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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The New York Yankees made a blockbuster trade this offseason to acquire Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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The needs of the district should be funded by the enormous profits of the capitalist class acquired from the labor of working people in the factories and by farmworkers in the fields.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Every neighborhood deserves safe streets, quality services, thriving businesses, and places where families can grow with dignity.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ortega said balances grew during the pandemic as workers — and the rest of America — weren’t able to travel as easily for vacation.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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For 2024, the list was expanded to 450 companies and looked at their emissions between 2020 and 2022.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Then, expand your repertoire and hit the road with the Ceramide Ato Travel Kit, which features a mini version of the cream plus a travel-size Ceramide Ato 6.0 Top to Toe Wash and Ceramide Ato Lotion.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
21 Apr. 2025
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The film, which is represented internationally by Pathé, follows a woman who leaves her hometown to forge a bigger and better life for herself, but must return home because of a family emergency.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Giving consumers an authentic, memorable, and novel experience that shows how the brand understands the consumer on a deeper level forges a connection that can’t be bought.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Wharton described watching the ordeal unfold through her window on the flight.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Spotter activation may be needed across Nebraska and Iowa this evening as the system unfolds.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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It must be cultivated with intention and consistency, and often, small steps are required to build it.—
Dr. Jennifer Bryant,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Iran has cultivated an astonishing intellectual and artistic depth with far fewer resources than many other nations.—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
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As the disease progresses, your doctor may change or add additional medications to control symptoms.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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Viewers were able to see a visible change in the dog's demeanor as the video progressed.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Develop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/develop. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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