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
These developments didn’t transpire out of thin air.
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Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
As a board member, Adam played a significant role in overseeing the hospital’s financial health and its development as a tertiary academic medical center in affiliation with Florida Atlantic University in fulfillment of the hospital’s mission to provide world-class health care to our region.
—Jerry Fedele, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
Research over the last decade has found that unsafe housing conditions affect cognitive development and learning, Tobener said.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 23 Jan. 2025
Although there are currently no five-star hotels in the village of Saanen, the five-star Alpina Gstaad has confirmed that its second location is slated to open in Saanen—a move likely to inspire further hospitality development in the area.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
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Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
As a board member, Adam played a significant role in overseeing the hospital’s financial health and its development as a tertiary academic medical center in affiliation with Florida Atlantic University in fulfillment of the hospital’s mission to provide world-class health care to our region.
—Jerry Fedele, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
Research over the last decade has found that unsafe housing conditions affect cognitive development and learning, Tobener said.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 23 Jan. 2025
Although there are currently no five-star hotels in the village of Saanen, the five-star Alpina Gstaad has confirmed that its second location is slated to open in Saanen—a move likely to inspire further hospitality development in the area.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for development
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These speakers shared their vision of a more diverse future and presented strategies to tackle some of the most pressing global challenges, such as leadership, technology, and the evolution of equity and belonging.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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This outflow of matter is a product of the star's evolution.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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This can have a significant impact on the outcome of the case.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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And Basso might be sanguine about that outcome, given his general outlook on the industry he’s been working in since youth.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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Making the Band was a reality show, and certain aspects were dramatized for entertainment, decisions made regarding the group were always based on maintaining professionalism, fostering growth and ensuring the groups success.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Its preliminary results for 2024 point toward sales of $693 million, reflecting a 30% y-o-y growth.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
27 Jan. 2025
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Even in moments of retrenchment or seeming reversal, progress has found a way.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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Strong winds and dry brush fueled fast-moving fires in Southern California, threatening to reverse the progress made battling wildfires across the region that have burned over 40,000 acres and killed at least 28 people.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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The result was a high-wire act that included noticeable wobbles in Stravinsky’s thorny Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments and Janacek’s eccentric Capriccio for Piano Left-Hand.—
Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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After multiple rounds, the result is a succinct proof that effectively vouches for the correctness of all included subproofs.—
Ayush Gupta,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The biggest reason the internet appears bored and uninterested with the Samsung Galaxy S25 range can be attributed to the maturation and plateauing of the smartphone market.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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And Matt’s maturation is the next step for him as a leader.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
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Organizations might find a need for a rapid ramp-up in hiring due to new product launches or seasonal or regional expansion needs.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The objective is not only to dismantle prior ACA expansions but to also introduce a system that significantly alters the health care landscape.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 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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Designers had initially hoped to tunnel beneath the rail line, but UP refused permission, the resultant bridge adding well over $15 million to the project cost, according to Ellerman.—
Mark Lamster,
Dallas News,
29 June 2023
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“Development.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/development. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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