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
But his development isn’t finished.
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The findings could suggest that the loss of one type of estrogen hormone during menopause may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
The 25,000-seat stadium is part of a wider 131-acre development which includes a public park, entertainment and hospitality venues.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Ismail and his colleagues’ latest study similarly suggests that estrogen levels in the body could be linked to the development of dementia.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The findings could suggest that the loss of one type of estrogen hormone during menopause may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
The 25,000-seat stadium is part of a wider 131-acre development which includes a public park, entertainment and hospitality venues.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Ismail and his colleagues’ latest study similarly suggests that estrogen levels in the body could be linked to the development of dementia.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for development
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This evolution highlights the need to reimagine traditional processes—not simply digitize existing ones—so that AI becomes a proactive partner in decision-making and everyday operations.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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News of the evolution of an already perilous threat that can bypass 2FA protections that both Google and Microsoft have in place is, therefore, naturally of huge concern.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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It’s frequently discussed that having a doula improves outcomes, including shorter labor and fewer interventions.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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The outcomes of these talks could alter American access to Japan's lucrative auto and electronics markets, and potentially affect agricultural exports, too.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This newer approach uses mild electrical pulses to promote blood vessel growth and improve circulation.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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The growth of the league under her leadership is apparent.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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As the film progresses, viewers are taken through various seasons.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined. Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published April 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Pitching was considered more of a question mark going into this season with injuries to Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea along with the losses of Luis Severino and Jose Quintana in free agency, but the results are a good development.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The results, published March 24 in the journal Nature Medicine, found that healthy diets earlier in life were associated with a higher likelihood of healthy aging, even after accounting for other lifestyle factors, such as physical activity and smoking status.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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There are 30% whole bunches; maturation for four months in large oak barrels.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Balvenie was one of the first to use this type of maturation as a secondary finish, and distilleries like the Macallan and the GlenDronach age virtually all of their whisky in sherry butts.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2025
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These acres include an expansion of the famed Cathedral Pines Preserve, which hosts some of the last remaining old forest in the state, and the Trinity Forest Preserve.—
Shelley Harms,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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Companies like Aldi, JD Sports (JD), and Burlington Stores (BURL) are leading the way with new expansions in 2025.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
28 Feb. 2025
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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
James Felton Keith,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Development.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/development. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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