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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
One person died in Colorado and four people have developed a potentially life-threatening kidney disease complication.
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Jonel Aleccia, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
The company has developed a business offering working with bond placement agents and aggregators to establish proprietary, investment-grade bond offerings, providing analytics and advisement support.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Legend has instantly come across as a star, and the pair’s crowd connection has developed quicker than anyone could have imagined.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
But, as magnesium deficiency progresses, more serious symptoms may develop, including numbness, tingling, muscle contractions, cramps, seizures, personality changes, abnormal heart rhythms, and even coronary spasms, according to research.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Jonel Aleccia, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
The company has developed a business offering working with bond placement agents and aggregators to establish proprietary, investment-grade bond offerings, providing analytics and advisement support.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Legend has instantly come across as a star, and the pair’s crowd connection has developed quicker than anyone could have imagined.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
But, as magnesium deficiency progresses, more serious symptoms may develop, including numbness, tingling, muscle contractions, cramps, seizures, personality changes, abnormal heart rhythms, and even coronary spasms, according to research.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for develop
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The case has drawn considerable industry attention given the rapidly evolving dynamics of pay-TV and the rise of streaming bundles.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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As Texas continues to evolve, both parties will look to build on the lessons of the 2024 race.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Execs at both companies see the tie-up as a merger of equals, not one party acquiring the other.Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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After failing to acquire Rogers Corporation due to regulatory hurdles, DuPont took the sale proceeds and repurchased billions of dollars worth of stock at much lower levels.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Those arguments have been repeated by a small but growing number of online detractors.Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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As its impacts grow more visible and destructive, how is this possible? Views of Hurricane Milton’s damage across Florida.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Vice mayor Belal Aftab and councilmember Chuck Page, both members of the ad hoc committee on economic vitality, were in favor of advancing a pilot outdoor dining program that would allow Hero Ranch Kitchen restaurant to expand its outdoor dining with logistical support from city staff.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Marrero’s plan relies heavily on using new or expanded enrollment zones, or boundaries that include multiple schools families can choose from rather than a single neighborhood school.Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Between the lines: PBM reform has forged some unusual coalitions in Congress.Peter Sullivan, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the world of social impact, where corporate responsibility intersects with purposeful leadership, Jeremy Brown has forged a unique path.Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The incident unfolded just after 8:20 a.m., when police responded to a shooting on Union Street near West A Street.Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Beyond this, getting going is as simple as removing the treadmill from the packaging, unfolding it, plugging it in, turning on the power switch next to the power cord, and inserting the safety plug.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Newsom has devoted much of his second term as governor to cultivating national media attention, especially from Democrat-leaning outlets such as MSNBC.Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The devastation that wiped out the dinosaurs created ideal conditions for various fungi to thrive, and ants actually began to cultivate fungi.Popular Science Staff, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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If Swiatek and Krejcikova win, Swiatek will progress as the group winner and Pegula will be knocked out.Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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As the technology has progressed, however, the rules governing shipwrecks have tightened considerably.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Develop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/develop. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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