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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
In developing hypertension notifications, Apple used advanced machine learning and training data from across multiple studies.
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PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
But most goal-setting advice falls short by focusing solely on training your visualization abilities without developing your obstacle-processing muscle — your brain’s capacity to plan around challenges while maintaining motivation.
—Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
One example highlighted by Kurtzig is innovators developing predictive tools for wildfire prevention.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This is a developing story which will be updated.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
In the search for good ideas, Miami-Dade will award $100,000 each to three startups that are developing technology to divert waste from landfills and improve public sustainability engagement.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The company is now developing ACT 3, a large-scale facility expected to recover battery minerals from up to 24,000 vehicles each year.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Most notable is bigorexia, a form of muscle dysmorphia that causes an obsession with developing bigger muscles.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Quit Smoking Quitting smoking can help decrease your risk of developing cavities.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
But most goal-setting advice falls short by focusing solely on training your visualization abilities without developing your obstacle-processing muscle — your brain’s capacity to plan around challenges while maintaining motivation.
—Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
One example highlighted by Kurtzig is innovators developing predictive tools for wildfire prevention.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This is a developing story which will be updated.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
In the search for good ideas, Miami-Dade will award $100,000 each to three startups that are developing technology to divert waste from landfills and improve public sustainability engagement.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The company is now developing ACT 3, a large-scale facility expected to recover battery minerals from up to 24,000 vehicles each year.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Most notable is bigorexia, a form of muscle dysmorphia that causes an obsession with developing bigger muscles.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Quit Smoking Quitting smoking can help decrease your risk of developing cavities.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developing
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The North Korean government has benefited from evolving surveillance technologies, while punishments have also become more severe, according to the report.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Today’s media landscape has grown increasingly partisan, with many news organizations evolving into advocacy platforms that cater to and reinforce the beliefs of like-minded audiences.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Buying Hollywood In recent years, Ellison has been on a tear acquiring Hollywood studios.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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What To Know Talk of Indonesia acquiring an aircraft carrier surfaced in February, when Navy Chief Admiral Muhammad Ali floated the idea publicly.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Efforts to expand retail investors’ access to private markets in Europe took a significant step forward this week with the launch of a new investment vehicle, but concerns remain about growing exposure to the relatively risky assets.—
Jenni Reid,Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bateman's character, Vince Friedken, battles a gambling addiction in a trailer for the crime thriller, as Law's Jake Friedken celebrates the growing success of his buzzy establishment.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Student Experience and Programming — expanding academic programs such as the Capstone Design, the Flowers Invention Studio, and the Student Competition Center by supporting faculty mentors and students.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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France, which plans to recognize a Palestinian state this month at the United Nations, also voiced its opposition to Israel expanding operations in Gaza.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Told in two timelines, Letters to Kafka explores her role as an active resistance fighter in Czechoslovakia after the Nazis annexed the country in 1938, and her life in Vienna from 1918 to 1925, forging her own path separate from her husband, and Kafka.—
Christine Estima
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Her son Cedric Von Ferdinand, who was her caretaker, has since been slapped with dozens of fraud charges for allegedly assigning himself her power of attorney and forging signatures, among other offenses, according to a criminal complaint obtained by PEOPLE.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Their accounts include previously unreported details about the turmoil unfolding at one of the nation’s leading health agencies.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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The focus on Red Crescent also keeps the film firmly on course; The Voice of Hind Rajab is not a film about either side of the humanitarian disaster unfolding in Gaza but in the moral no-man’s land in between.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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By cultivating awareness and accountability across all levels of the business, leaders can turn team members into active participants who identify threats earlier, respond more effectively and play a central role in protecting sensitive information.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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High Potential premiered in September 2024, slowly cultivating a bigger and bigger audience before wrapping up its 13-episode debut season in February 2025.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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Sabalenka has been true to her word in New York, claiming straight-sets victories in her first four matches before progressing to the last four after Markéta Vondroušová withdrew with a knee injury.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ragans is progressing toward a return and will likely pitch in a rehab game this weekend.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Developing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developing. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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