developments

noun

plural of development
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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2
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 The latest developments in the trial, including the defense's attempt to remove a juror. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 As City surveyed the market for forward options last week, several sources familiar with Alvarez’s situation indicated that his former side monitored developments to see whether a return would be possible, but did not receive any encouragement. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Hiring has been stifled in part by high uncertainty, high interest rates, high inflation and volatile policy shifts and geopolitical developments. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 Expect the trend to sharpen into its own lane over the next 12 to 18 months, with three plausible developments worth tracking. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026 The dispute over Maduro’s status has grown even more complicated because of political developments in Caracas since his capture. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 The developments mark key steps in tackling an economic crisis sparked by the discovery of previously unreported debt. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Fort Worth will soon get the ball rolling on a commission set to advise the city on data center developments that will include residents and a TCU professor. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developments
  1. evolutions
  2. outcomes
  3. progresses
  4. results
  5. consequences
  6. products
  7. effects
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
  • Models ranked some outcomes more consistently than individual evaluators.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • That should give a sense of the wide range of outcomes that are capable for indies.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of outcomes
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
  • The mere possibility of losing its critical space assets in a surprise attack could push the United States to use its forces early or to delegate launch authority in ways that raise the risk of an accident, to avoid the devastating consequences.
    — Jeffrey Lewis, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The games present overly simplified worlds devoid of civilians, children, and animals, and there are no lasting consequences for players’ decisions.
    — Susan Page, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of consequences
Noun
  • And these incidents are increasing by at least 10% a year among consumer products, according to a federal National Institute of Standards and Technology analysis.
    — Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Flexible layouts and architectural display structures provide shoppers the space to discover products, while allowing the 2,400-square-foot space to evolve.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 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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“Developments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developments. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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