DEVELOPED Synonyms: 243 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

di-ˈve-ləpt

Definition of developed

as in evolved

being far along in development a highly developed society with a rigid class system

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verb

past tense of develop

as in progressed

to gradually become clearer or more detailed as the story of the bombing developed, the scope of the tragedy became more apparent

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as in acquired

to come to have gradually the youngster developed a taste for green olives

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as in grew

to become mature the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels

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as in expanded

to express more fully and in greater detail marketing people developed the initial idea into a complete promotional campaign

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as in forged

to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort outside consultants helped the company develop an effective marketing strategy

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Recent Examples of developed

Adjective

Processes preserve discipline, but developed leaders adapt the system when conditions change. — Rob Versaw, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Public executions were gradually outlawed by some states beginning in the 19th century and has long become taboo across much of the developed world. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

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The play debuted at the New York International Fringe Festival and was developed at the Cherry Lane Theatre before premiering Off-Broadway at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater in 2009. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 This individual asset is often referred to as zest, and it can be purposefully developed to assist us in managing daily stressors as well as creating meaningful lives. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for developed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for developed

Adjective

Her writing carries a distinctly evolved candor, which is saying something for someone as willfully exposed as Chinouriri.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026
So many designs lacked some of the subtle details that make evolved enzymes such great catalysts.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of evolved

Verb

Janus Films has acquired all rights in North America and the UK/Ireland to Alfonso Cuarón’s classic fourth feature, Y Tu Mamá También, which has been restored in 4K to mark the 25th anniversary of its premiere.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026
The streamer acquired several game studios beginning in 2021, investing billions into the space, sources said.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of acquired

Verb

On an adjusted basis, operating income grew 10%, beating analysts' expectations.

— Justina Lee,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Yet amid all the decadent breakfasts and sparkling balls, one socialite found herself on a deeper mission as the days grew longer and a warm summer set in.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of grew

Verb

But the lead quickly expanded in the second half, thanks to a 15-0 run by Charlotte, which lasted nearly three minutes and was capped off by Allen’s three-pointer.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
Development began in the 1970s, and the system became operational for military use before civilian access expanded.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of expanded

Verb

Billions of years ago, this little corner of the universe contained only a dozen or so primary minerals—raw building blocks forged in the hearts of ancient stars and cast into the cosmos by supernovae.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Sguros paid taxes and utilities at the home in West’s name, and forged his signature to get permits for work at the home, the sheriff's office said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of forged

Adjective

The new version features a single, improved fairing, rather than a separate center and rear fairings.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
These investments have created significant value and improved decision making across the enterprise, but digital transformation hasn’t reached the shop floor with the same intensity.

— Naveen Poonian, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of improved

Verb

My accommodations unfolded in a graceful series of rooms with couches, a four-poster bed, and a dual-vanity bathroom.

— Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Few people passing through today would have any reason to remember the long-ago tragedy that unfolded here.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

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