DEVELOPMENTS Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

developments

noun

plural of development

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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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 New developments in Qatar are not expected to reach full capacity before the second half of 2027, according to consultancy Wood Mackenzie. — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 Check back throughout for updates on firefighting efforts, evacuation orders, road closures, weather conditions and other developments related to the Ross Fire. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 The new development comes after communities across the Northland showed significant growth over the past five years, according to recent census data, in part to expanding developments such as this one. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 This move would decongest cargo terminals and free up airport space for other aviation developments. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 These developments, usually considered in isolation, illustrate that voters and politicians alike want things that are fundamentally incompatible but refuse to acknowledge the trade-offs. — Ramesh Ponnuru, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2026 Most recently, there were further developments in the club related to transfers. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Following recent developments that have seen former college players enter the professional ranks, only to regain college eligibility through court orders, the conference voted Tuesday to bar those athletes moving forward. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Leaders say there have been no new developments yet on the lawsuit and claim most Jeffco families agree with the district's policies and actions. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The characters Alex and Cole underwent their own evolutions as love interests.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Flanz has the unique distinction of being part of the show’s staff for over 28 years and having seen the many evolutions — on the show, in entertainment and in the culture — that have influenced the series’ direction.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Definition of evolutions

Noun

Engineers will use that event to continue evaluating the rocket as development progresses.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
The weather service encouraged monitoring forecasts as the afternoon progresses and to be alert for any possible flood warnings.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of progresses

Noun

Until there is a method to identify CTE in a living brain, the results of the collective efforts to make football safer won’t be known for another 15 to 20 years.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
The results helped engineers reconstruct the programming requirements needed for the BALDCU.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of results

Noun

Strong El Niño events, such as the one revving up in the tropical Pacific, have rarely spared the Golden State from significant and damaging consequences.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
As the consequences of this strategically catastrophic campaign become ever more apparent, the New Right’s clout is set to grow, having opposed the war from the start.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of consequences

Noun

Other goods that are tarriffed include dairy, seafood, appliances, wood and paper products, and clothes.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Data from Circana shows that during the first half of the year, eaux de parfum saw the strongest performance, though on the other end of the pricing and intensity spectrum, so did ancillary products like soaps, creams and shower gels.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of products

Noun

Finally, Angel Martinez captured this gorgeous shot of the eclipsed Sturgeon Moon setting behind a cluster of skyscrapers in Madrid, Spain, as atmospheric effects distorted the true color and outline of the lunar disk.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Placing emphasis on affordable luxuries, such as matcha lattes, lip gloss, or birthday cake, is a way for Jenner to remain relatable to her audience, who are far more likely to be victims of the effects of economic uncertainty.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

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