DEVELOPING Synonyms: 163 Similar and Opposite Words

developing

verb

Definition of developing

present participle of develop

as in evolving

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 acquiring

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

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as in growing

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

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as in expanding

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 forging

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 developing In the filing, Anthropic acknowledged that its future relies on outpacing its competition in developing increasingly capable and complex large language models. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2026 Beyond shortening competition times, the changes put particular emphasis on the roles of Goddard and JPL for developing NASA's science missions. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026 And for those with prediabetes, managing a healthy blood sugar may help reduce the risk of developing diabetes in the future. — Lauren Manaker Ms, HEALTH, 26 Oct. 2026 Polling shows that majorities of both parties feel that AI technology is developing too fast, though Democrats’ levels of concern are 22 points higher than Republicans’. — Barbara A. Trish, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026 Retaining and developing a workforce is what builds human capital equity, and without that foundation, the next generation of leaders will never emerge. — Tim Brackney, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Now, companies like Incyte, Revolution Medicines, Verastem, and China’s Hengrui are developing next-generation drugs that selectively target specific mutations within the RAS family of genes, seeking even better results for patients. — Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026 America’s national security depends on the startups developing the technologies of the future. — Andrei Iancu, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 These methods provide different approaches to developing robot behavior, allowing researchers to train control policies through experience and use demonstrations to guide how tasks are performed. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

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Beauty trends are constantly evolving, and this year clearly favors a more textured and luminous complexion—one that isn’t excessively shiny.

— Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
As with any fan culture, the lore and language are self-referential and constantly evolving.

— Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of evolving

Verb

The company has been expanding and reshaping the property ever since acquiring it, most notably with the opening of Denali Square in 2016 and another 99-room complex in 2019.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
That would make SpaceX the acquiring company in a stock swap, and potentially give Musk the best chance of controlling a combined entity.

— Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of acquiring

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The additional site will further strengthen the company’s manufacturing network in Colorado and provide additional capacity for its growing space and sensor systems business.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Anyone who has worked at a fast-growing company at the edge of technology knows that obligations, circumstances and products change daily.

— Daniel Kjellén, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of growing

Verb

The four countries agreed Monday to continue talks on expanding cooperation among them, particularly about regional peace and security, a statement said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Some brands are expanding their use of advance material and capacity commitments, while delaying final decisions on color, SKU quantities or market allocation.

— Jessica Binns, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of expanding

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And yes, in 1861, Richard Cadbury came up with the Valentine box of chocolates, thus forging an indissoluble link between candy and the lucrative holiday calendar for all time to come.

— Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Eisenkot has cultivated a reputation for integrity, competence, and personal rectitude, forging relationships across Israel’s fractured political spectrum.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of forging

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Rooted in feminism and unfolding against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, the works consider flesh and the human body with brutal honesty, viewing them as vessels for trauma, mortality, and political autonomy.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The campaign is unfolding as the city contends with myriad urban ailments.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of unfolding

Verb

The challenge is not racing to construct a synthetic copy but cultivating the capacity to recognize, interface with and leverage what has been present all along.

— Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Maintaining relationships with existing owners and cultivating enthusiasm among future buyers can be just as important.

— Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of cultivating

Verb

The company said the Versace integration is progressing on track, ahead of the creative debut of Pieter Mulier in 2027.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Port Eastside’s partners are progressing toward a winter groundbreaking for work on the $90 million reuse of 111 Founders Plaza into a 19-story upscale apartment complex.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026

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