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as in evolving
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 acquiring
to come to have gradually
the youngster developed a taste for green olives
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as in growing
to become mature
the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels
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as in expanding
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 forging
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 developing
Researchers in South Korea are developing a constellation of satellites that could reveal what goes on in the vicinity of supermassive black holes like never before.
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Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Also, developing resilience doesn’t mean life won’t ever feel difficult or stressful.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Here's how the news is developing.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 4 Jan. 2025
Overall, people who had one drink a day had a 40% higher risk of developing any of seven types of cancer—mouth, throat, voice box, esophagus, breast, liver, and colorectal—compared to those who didn’t drink at all.
—Alice Park, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
Camara also sees his company’s technology streamlining and lowering the cost of developing new models.
—James Morris, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
His Advisory points to studies that have found a clear link between alcohol consumption and a higher risk of developing seven types of cancers including breast cancer.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
Becoming a more successful problem solver involves developing a toolbox of skills that enable you to tackle problems with strategies that work.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Clinton, 78, was admitted to the hospital in Washington on Monday after developing a fever.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Also, developing resilience doesn’t mean life won’t ever feel difficult or stressful.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Here's how the news is developing.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 4 Jan. 2025
Overall, people who had one drink a day had a 40% higher risk of developing any of seven types of cancer—mouth, throat, voice box, esophagus, breast, liver, and colorectal—compared to those who didn’t drink at all.
—Alice Park, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
Camara also sees his company’s technology streamlining and lowering the cost of developing new models.
—James Morris, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
His Advisory points to studies that have found a clear link between alcohol consumption and a higher risk of developing seven types of cancers including breast cancer.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
Becoming a more successful problem solver involves developing a toolbox of skills that enable you to tackle problems with strategies that work.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Clinton, 78, was admitted to the hospital in Washington on Monday after developing a fever.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developing
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Regular assessment of system performance, collection of user feedback and identification of optimization areas can help ensure the ERP consistently delivers value and adapts to evolving operational requirements.Cory McNeley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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By adapting, businesses can participate in the evolving payment landscape.Rick Watkin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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One of their moves was acquiring starting pitcher Max Fried to slot atop the starting rotation with right-hander Gerrit Cole.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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The Sather magic came in acquiring a perfect-fit solution for low cost, and that meant taking a risk on a player who was not considered a foundation piece on the day of the trade to Edmonton.Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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In fact, 30 of the 31 fastest-growing teams came from hockey.Brett Knight, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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With health care jobs projected to be among the fastest growing employment sector over the next decade, the market for students currently enrolled in health care education programs looks bright.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Last month, the Biden administration proposed further expanding access to the drugs for enrollees in Medicare and Medicaid.Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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Many are expanding across markets.Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the story, a girl named Rose is beaten semi-regularly, the punishment unfolding as a kind of ritualized performance with distinct stages.Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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In fact, deeper relationship with your family may already be unfolding over the course of the next 15 years.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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Navigating the post-holiday period requires a delicate balance of acknowledging the emotional challenges while simultaneously cultivating a positive, proactive mindset that transforms potential workplace anxiety into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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According to a confidential informant, Wedding and a partner were cultivating 8,000 marijuana plants in a warehouse on a property there owned by one of his friends.Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
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This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.Stuart James, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Workplace evolutions spurred by technology even impact those who are creating them.Aliza Knox, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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While speaking independently, James and Josh concurred that AI, electronic trading platforms, and algorithmic trading is creating a technological arms race.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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