1
as in evolutions
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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as in outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
a development that the writers of the law never anticipated or intended
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Recent Examples of developments
In spite of all the cuts, firings and rehirings, there are still some new developments.
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Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Israeli officials have suggested the chances of a hostage deal have significantly increased, with some anticipating developments within the next two weeks.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Many developments are striking, and there’s no shortage of hair-raisingly brutal scenes.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The recent developments follow Elon Musk's efforts with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to implement major changes at the Social Security Administration.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Matthew Klein, an attorney for Marth Construction, said in similar developments, there has only been one family with children.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Two recent developments offer ways to better understand AI's energy profile and put AI to work to improve the power sector.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
In recent months, the third-highest goalscorer in the club’s history has been more tight-lipped over developments as negotiations started to gather pace.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
One of the most interesting developments for the Padres yesterday happened in El Paso, where Eguy Rosario started in center field for the first time in his career.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Israeli officials have suggested the chances of a hostage deal have significantly increased, with some anticipating developments within the next two weeks.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Many developments are striking, and there’s no shortage of hair-raisingly brutal scenes.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The recent developments follow Elon Musk's efforts with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to implement major changes at the Social Security Administration.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Matthew Klein, an attorney for Marth Construction, said in similar developments, there has only been one family with children.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Two recent developments offer ways to better understand AI's energy profile and put AI to work to improve the power sector.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
In recent months, the third-highest goalscorer in the club’s history has been more tight-lipped over developments as negotiations started to gather pace.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
One of the most interesting developments for the Padres yesterday happened in El Paso, where Eguy Rosario started in center field for the first time in his career.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developments
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Transform Through Results Identify where AI can help your employees achieve better outcomes.—
Adam Bujak,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But the outcomes couldn’t have been more disparate, with the Hawks losing 5-0 Tuesday.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, these controls can help prevent the inadvertent sharing of information with third parties, which can also have serious consequences.—
Chris Novak,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Working Long Days Can Be Risky Impaired performance due to long shifts can have disastrous consequences.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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How to Get Zendaya’s 2025 Golden Globes Hair Even though Zendaya looked like a million dollars on the red carpet (as always), most of the products used to get her Hollywood waves are under $20.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
6 Jan. 2025
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The exciting part is what bartenders have been able to accomplish in terms of crafting these new products into delicious non-alcoholic options, really elevating the category and bringing in variety.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Developments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developments. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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