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
Each decade has its own indelible character; at the beginning of a new one journalists hold an unofficial contest to try to be the first to characterize, and more importantly name, the latest developments in our culture.
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Jim Greer, SPIN, 24 Dec. 2024
These developments have empowered women like Megan Thee Stallion to challenge entrenched norms and advocate for their reputations in real time.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Lucas said the developments in AI are happening so quickly that if companies are slow to adopt the technology properly, the risks are existential.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
The year wraps up with eclipses on the Pisces-Virgo axis in September that will bring your attention to developments in your health and in your daily routine.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Aung Shine Oo/AP The United States and its partners applauded these developments and, with good reason, took pride in helping advance them.
—Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Infrastructural developments, at Finch Farm and Walton Hall Park, home of Everton Women, have not been ruled out.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
For example, construction large oil developments and LNG projects are well-known, but beyond that behavior is less certain.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
So what are some of the recent developments for Amazon stock?
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Jim Greer, SPIN, 24 Dec. 2024
These developments have empowered women like Megan Thee Stallion to challenge entrenched norms and advocate for their reputations in real time.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Lucas said the developments in AI are happening so quickly that if companies are slow to adopt the technology properly, the risks are existential.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
The year wraps up with eclipses on the Pisces-Virgo axis in September that will bring your attention to developments in your health and in your daily routine.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Aung Shine Oo/AP The United States and its partners applauded these developments and, with good reason, took pride in helping advance them.
—Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Infrastructural developments, at Finch Farm and Walton Hall Park, home of Everton Women, have not been ruled out.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
For example, construction large oil developments and LNG projects are well-known, but beyond that behavior is less certain.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
So what are some of the recent developments for Amazon stock?
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developments
Noun
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Now they're also being used to try to bring about outcomes no jurist can hand down in judgment.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
4 Jan. 2025
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Identify a range of possible outcomes before having a conversation.—
Julia Brandon,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But their consequences will not.—
The Editors,
National Review,
8 Jan. 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
Noun
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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 2 Feb. 2025.
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