as in evolved
being far along in development
a highly developed society with a rigid class system
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as in progressed
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 acquired
to come to have gradually
the youngster developed a taste for green olives
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as in grew
to become mature
the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels
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as in expanded
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 forged
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 developed
Justin Worland, TIME, 25 Nov. 2024
The new text released today goes away from the mandatory approach and adds flexibility to better reflect needs of developed and developing countries.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
David Prosser, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Although much of Malibu was under evacuation orders, sheltering in place was the university’s primary plan during wildfires, developed in consultation with fire officials, said Michael Friel, a university spokesman.
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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For developed countries, the money isn’t just a giveaway.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 25 Nov. 2024
The new text released today goes away from the mandatory approach and adds flexibility to better reflect needs of developed and developing countries.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The business, which is today announcing a $16 million Series A funding round, has developed AI agents that companies can put to work in their business to identify where AI could drive efficiency, productivity and value, and then to actually implement the technology.
—David Prosser, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Although much of Malibu was under evacuation orders, sheltering in place was the university’s primary plan during wildfires, developed in consultation with fire officials, said Michael Friel, a university spokesman.
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the past ten years, the night has evolved from an intimate dinner to a significant date on the New York City advent calendar—this is the first year that Mulligan and Mumford decided to share images anywhere—but the original spirit of Wassail, and its generosity, remains entirely intact.Vogue, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Their partnership reflects a deep connection to the art form, having evolved from coach and student to creative collaborators.SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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During that time, hospitals acquired more than 8,000 independent physician practices, consolidating local care into expensive hospital networks.Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent thriller Dig Me No Grave was acquired by Buffalo 8 while Spring Lakes was picked up by Gravitas Ventures.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, sales grew 24 per cent in the 2021-2022 period.Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The turbos were banished and the cylinder count grew by 50 percent, as Ferrari’s range-topper gained a V-12 for the first time.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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The franchise has since expanded its WNBA content, with A'ja Wilson making history as the first WNBA global cover athlete for NBA 2K25, and entering the game with an unprecedented 99 overall rating.Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Studios expanded its business with an original comedy sketch series.Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Shaggy yet shiny, the indie film festival was forged in the shadow of Sundance after its founders were rejected from the prestigious Park City showcase during the mid-nineties.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
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Shaggy yet shiny, the indie film festival was forged in the shadow of Sundance after its founders were rejected from the prestigious Park City showcase during the mid-nineties.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
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There was bleeding from time to time, likely from another subchorionic hematoma, but the pregnancy progressed into her third trimester with minimal issues.Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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While the Vikings offense warmed up as the game progressed, their defense put the clamps on Falcons quarterback Cousins, who was playing in Minnesota for the first time since leaving in the offseason.Ben Morse, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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For over 30 years, Adam has cultivated connections with fisheries and sourced pristine seafood for high-end restaurants, hotels, and country clubs across the tri-state area.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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During this time, the designer cultivated a signature look—body-conscious gowns that were often covered in dazzling crystals and sequins, and punctuated with fabulous feather boas or capes.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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In good news for the baby-boom generation (born 1946 to 1964), now aged between 60 and 78, Perls believes that as many as 5 to 10% of them could live to 100 or older.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Millennials, also known as Generation Y, people aged 28-43, led in the other two categories.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Developed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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