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 Critics say the addition of massive, new developments in Miami Beach would put the city’s historic Art Deco charm and low-scale skyline at risk. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 This is not the first time the Kings have predicted major developments. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 The developments frustrated the Ukrainian military and deepened fears that Kyiv's relationship with Washington is unraveling. — Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026 The group’s goals have changed over time, as regional developments have unfolded, experts note. — Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Kevin Cassidy, a senior research analyst at Rosenblatt Securities, also said the developments at CXMT are unlikely to add more supply of memory onto the market. — Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Officials said the matter remained open and could be reconsidered if new developments emerged. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Related Articles Developed in partnership with Grupo Bosque Real, a specialist in high-end developments, the project was unveiled Thursday at an introductory event in Mexico City. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 The panel also revealed a number of other title developments, including the return of Marvel Zombies, through a trio of two-part specials, the first of which, tied to The Winter Soldier, will hit Disney+ during the Halloween season next year. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Those values have informed key operational evolutions at Estée Lauder of late.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Massive technological evolutions, including smaller drivers and active and the introduction of adaptive-noise cancellation, have allowed listeners to focus on their favorite music like never before—even on the go, away from home.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of evolutions

Noun

Patient advocates and clinicians say the recent advancements in treatment could mark the beginning of a new era in sickle cell care, one that may free thousands from recurrent episodes of debilitating pain and improve long-term health outcomes.

— Steven Ross Johnson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Some of the best wellness outcomes come with a cost to short-term revenue.

— Anand Solanki, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of outcomes

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As fall progresses, this might be the perfect time to get away for a bit to clear your head.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
That means California residents could see periods of cooler weather as fall progresses, but the overall three-month outlook favors warmer-than-average conditions across much of the state.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of progresses

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Once a company selects a preferred motor approach, researchers can transition the results into Motor AI to generate detailed design configurations and engineering specifications.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
In 2025, Toho posted its best-ever results at the Japanese box office.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of results

Noun

The consequences of these choices for American industry, workers, and labor market will be much larger than the – also important – pathways for entry level college graduates.

— Byron Auguste, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Inclusion on the list could also presage a Section 301 investigation that could lead to legal consequences or restrictive import controls on the devices.

— Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of consequences

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Last year, an investigation by Consumer Reports, Groundwork Collaborative and More Perfect Union found that shoppers on Instacart were shown different prices for identical products at the same stores.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
The partnership grew from the NFL’s local merchandise collaboration initiative intended to add diversity to team products with highly localized offerings, the Chiefs said in announcing the collection.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of products

Noun

Forecasters say this year's could be among the strongest on record, and its effects are already being felt across South America and far beyond.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Engineers need experimental evidence to understand those effects and refine their designs.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

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