1
as in evolutions
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 outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
a development that the writers of the law never anticipated or intended
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Recent Examples of developments
Each decade has its own indelible character; at the beginning of a new one journalists hold an unofficial contest to try to be the first to characterize, and more importantly name, the latest developments in our culture.
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Jim Greer, SPIN, 24 Dec. 2024
These developments have empowered women like Megan Thee Stallion to challenge entrenched norms and advocate for their reputations in real time.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Lucas said the developments in AI are happening so quickly that if companies are slow to adopt the technology properly, the risks are existential.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
The year wraps up with eclipses on the Pisces-Virgo axis in September that will bring your attention to developments in your health and in your daily routine.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Aung Shine Oo/AP The United States and its partners applauded these developments and, with good reason, took pride in helping advance them.
—Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Infrastructural developments, at Finch Farm and Walton Hall Park, home of Everton Women, have not been ruled out.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
For example, construction large oil developments and LNG projects are well-known, but beyond that behavior is less certain.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
So what are some of the recent developments for Amazon stock?
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Jim Greer, SPIN, 24 Dec. 2024
These developments have empowered women like Megan Thee Stallion to challenge entrenched norms and advocate for their reputations in real time.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Lucas said the developments in AI are happening so quickly that if companies are slow to adopt the technology properly, the risks are existential.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
The year wraps up with eclipses on the Pisces-Virgo axis in September that will bring your attention to developments in your health and in your daily routine.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Aung Shine Oo/AP The United States and its partners applauded these developments and, with good reason, took pride in helping advance them.
—Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Infrastructural developments, at Finch Farm and Walton Hall Park, home of Everton Women, have not been ruled out.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
For example, construction large oil developments and LNG projects are well-known, but beyond that behavior is less certain.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
So what are some of the recent developments for Amazon stock?
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developments
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Asked about some of the biggest challenges facing the state, Cox pointed to educational outcomes showing Michigan lagging behind other states and reversing the state's population stagnation.Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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This allows quantum computers to process sizable amounts of data and explore countless potential outcomes at once.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Important considerations are the company's sensitivity to the volatility of Bitcoin and the wider consequences of such a large cryptocurrency purchase in the market.Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The consequences of relegation could be catastrophic, with the financial impact and the threat of the EFL imposing a business plan and other sanctions on the club for any PSR breach.Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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This Al casein, largely present in mass-market dairy products, is toxic to the body, unlike A2 casein, which comes from the milk of goats, ewes and non-hybridized cows.Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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The deal allows Capital One to cross-sell a wide range of financial products including checking and savings accounts, and personal and automotive loans to Discover’s loyal base of cardholders.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Developments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developments. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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