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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
This is a developing story, so check back for updates.
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Thunderstorms were also developing in the South, freezing rain was reported near Baltimore and Washington, and snow was falling in New York.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
At this stage, use cases are piloted, with work on leveraging enterprise data and developing APIs.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
At the core of the company’s operation is the aim of developing the technological skills of all sorts of large organizations using AI.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Clinton, 78, was admitted to the hospital in Washington on Monday after developing a fever.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
The most vulnerable targets are small businesses, organizations, and particularly healthcare facilities that cannot afford to make large expenditures in defensive developing cybersecurity technology like artificial intelligence.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Research published in August in BMC Ecology and Evolution now shows that rainfall also affects the developing baby turtle.
—Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Conclusion Leadership training is vital for developing leaders who can adapt and excel in today’s complex business environment.
—Susan Hobson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Thunderstorms were also developing in the South, freezing rain was reported near Baltimore and Washington, and snow was falling in New York.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
At this stage, use cases are piloted, with work on leveraging enterprise data and developing APIs.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
At the core of the company’s operation is the aim of developing the technological skills of all sorts of large organizations using AI.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Clinton, 78, was admitted to the hospital in Washington on Monday after developing a fever.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
The most vulnerable targets are small businesses, organizations, and particularly healthcare facilities that cannot afford to make large expenditures in defensive developing cybersecurity technology like artificial intelligence.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Research published in August in BMC Ecology and Evolution now shows that rainfall also affects the developing baby turtle.
—Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Conclusion Leadership training is vital for developing leaders who can adapt and excel in today’s complex business environment.
—Susan Hobson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developing
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Reflecting on the changing landscape of Indian cinema in 2024, Dhawan underlines the evolving audience expectations.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
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Not just not to get injured, but also to become a better athlete and keep evolving, which is very different.Geoff Scott, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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This is not the first time the incoming president has expressed interest in acquiring the Arctic island.Victor Hagan, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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That would follow in the footsteps of Microsoft acquiring Activision in 2023.Alex Sherman, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Toney said the emerging science and growing public concern about the health effects of microplastics in our bodies also serve to connect people all around the world with those who are living next to plastic facilities.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Beyond political speculation, one real driver is growing institutional interest.Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 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 end, the drama unfolding on the news is the one that sticks.Inkoo Kang, 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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Sexual perfectionism thrives on cultivating shame and fear—fear of failure, rejection or inadequacy.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The inhabitants of modern-day Mexico began cultivating corn some 9,000 years ago and discovered nixtamalization a few thousand years later.Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Relying on the philanthropic support of the Murdoch Institute, the work is progressing rapidly and has been shown to be effective already in mice, pigs and sheep.Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Local laws, such as New York's Local Law 97, are further driving the need for more aggressive energy-efficiency measures, ensuring that cities continue progressing toward their decarbonization goals.Thomas Grizzetti, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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To bridge this gap of discomfort, the family with the convert should find an expression of the faith and practice it by creating a Jewish family.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Honda and Nissan are not creating buzzy EVs The transition to electric globally is another force.Rafael Nam, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Developing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developing. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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