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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2
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
As an eco-conscious development, solar power, rainwater collection, and natural ventilation keep the property’s footprint light, while mindful activities such as yoga classes at an elevated shala and massages under the palms are designed with relaxation in mind.
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Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025
Florida went through a boom-and-bust cycle in terms of development and tourism in the 1920s.
—Betsy Golden Kellem, JSTOR Daily, 27 Aug. 2025
The development will have a green space of at least 3,000 square feet for public art, music and events.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
But the nearest thing to a glimmer of a positive would be that the fast development of COVID-19 vaccines helped prevent many more deaths and led to rapid progress in our understanding and use of mRNA technology.
—Simon Williams, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
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Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025
Florida went through a boom-and-bust cycle in terms of development and tourism in the 1920s.
—Betsy Golden Kellem, JSTOR Daily, 27 Aug. 2025
The development will have a green space of at least 3,000 square feet for public art, music and events.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
But the nearest thing to a glimmer of a positive would be that the fast development of COVID-19 vaccines helped prevent many more deaths and led to rapid progress in our understanding and use of mRNA technology.
—Simon Williams, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for development
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To collect these works is to own a piece of cultural evolution.—
Benjamin Adams,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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At the heart of this evolution remains The Roots of Wisdom Apprenticeship, a two-year, four-semester program rooted in tradition.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The attorney said that Ragan is relieved with the outcome of the case and wants to put the incident behind him.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
26 Aug. 2025
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To maximize impact, treat them as strategic partners, pair them with internal champions, include them in key conversations and set clear, measurable outcomes.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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But learning how to cope with negative thoughts and emotions is a central part of growth and leads to better problem solving, making healthy decisions, and navigating challenging times, says Howard.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Internal Facebook research from 2016 revealed that its recommendation tools drove the majority of extremist group growth.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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All partners follow the mission of the organization, contributing to support the organization and its progress.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The bus driver gave a statement to the police claiming the attacker rode the bus regularly, but no progress on the investigation has been reported, according to Gina Dandrow, Escobedo's mother.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Just as happened in the Tri-Lakes pilot at the Lake Arrowhead marina, results showed more oxygen and less muck at the bottom, meaning less phosphorus being released.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Second-year coach Nate Lie’s Jayhawks (3-0-2) accomplished the next best result, however, in playing No. 2-ranked Florida State (2-0-1) to a 1-1 draw before 2,108 enthusiastic fans who made up the third-largest crowd in KU home soccer history.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
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All of those bourbons spent at least half of those maturation periods in the traditional warehouses before moving into the limestone cellar where the temperature averages around 50 degrees.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
20 Aug. 2025
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Hopefully, another year of maturation and better pass protection will increase the frequency of those moments.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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All three are part of Sheetz's five-year expansion plan for Ohio, which includes 20 locations in the Dayton area and 50 in Columbus.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
27 Aug. 2025
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Public four-year institutions report ambitious expansion plans, with over half expecting to launch five or more new online programs in the next three years.—
Alison Griffin,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The resultant fertilized dire wolf eggs were implanted into and born by surrogate dog mothers, resulting in the successful resurrection of an Ice Age-era species.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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After cooling, the resultant solid was ground into powder to produce the final pigment.—
Jay Kakade
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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“Development.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/development. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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