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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
The New York Times reported in February that American intelligence agencies have concluded that Iran is exploring a faster, if cruder, approach to developing an atomic weapon if its leadership decides to race for a bomb.
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David E. Sanger, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2025
In some cases, a person may have been susceptible to developing lung fibrosis due to an underlying condition and the COVID-19 infection may accelerate the fibrotic progression.
—Amy McGorry, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Some argue that 14-year-olds in ninth grade, without the benefit of comprehensive U.S. history classes, have not had extra years to develop all-important critical thinking skills and so may be less-prepared to digest the nuances of ethnic studies coursework.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Sunbathing to get a tan can cause serious skin damage and increase your risk of developing skin cancer.
—Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
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David E. Sanger, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2025
In some cases, a person may have been susceptible to developing lung fibrosis due to an underlying condition and the COVID-19 infection may accelerate the fibrotic progression.
—Amy McGorry, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Some argue that 14-year-olds in ninth grade, without the benefit of comprehensive U.S. history classes, have not had extra years to develop all-important critical thinking skills and so may be less-prepared to digest the nuances of ethnic studies coursework.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Sunbathing to get a tan can cause serious skin damage and increase your risk of developing skin cancer.
—Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for develop
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His writing style has evolved over time, but Dec. 22, 2022, is when Gilgeous-Alexander seemed to fully embrace Instagram as a medium to play around with words.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Bruce Banner/The Hulk Few characters have evolved over the course of the MCU's phases than Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo).—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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In order to make improvements, the city has to acquire the land and purchase properties — valued at nearly $22 million total — demolish them and make way for the project.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2025
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This approach enables a company to acquire liquidity, quite often through a leveraged loan, without having to transfer full ownership.—
Joseph Safina,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Atlanta Fed believed the U.S. GDP was on track to grow throughout most of February, with estimates ranging from positive 2 to nearly 4 percent.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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But many others—including a significantly growing number of younger people—are giving up alcohol completely, or at least just being more mindful about it and drinking less.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Monday that the computer chipmaker TSMC had expanded its investment in the United States because of the possibility of separate 25% tariffs.—
COMPILED BYDEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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These actions are leaving the U.S. vulnerable despite years of evidence that Russia is committed to continuing and expanding its cyber efforts, according to Liana Keesing, campaigns manager for technology reform at Issue One, a nonprofit that has studied technology’s impact on democracy.—
David Klepper,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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China has forged strong ties across nations, especially in Asia and Africa, and exerts greater power in international organizations.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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But should the White House recoil from the Five Eyes, the remaining members could forge ahead with beefing up bilateral agreements on intelligence sharing between individual countries.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Developments continue to unfold in the mysterious deaths of legendary actor Gene Hackman, his wife, classical musician Betsy Arakawa, and one of their dogs, who were all found dead in their home above downtown Santa Fe.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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But this year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ CEO Bill Kramer is really hoping the drama unfolds only in the Oscar race itself.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Just like any other leadership competency, imagination can be cultivated and strengthened through intentional practice.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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But beyond O’Brien meeting with prominent GOP members and even cultivating a relationship with the president, his different approach is yielding results.—
Jeremiah Poff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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But as the pandemic progressed, killing hundreds of thousands of people around the world, Cuomo’s response also faced intense scrutiny over a controversial directive to transfer recovering Covid-19 patients back to nursing homes.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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As the evening progressed, the patio swelled with A-listers.—
Paul Chi,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Develop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/develop. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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