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 In other developments, the bodies of 252 people, said by Russia to be Ukrainian soldiers, were returned to Ukraine in an exchange, Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War said Thursday. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 Burkholder said Simmons missed Wednesday’s practice to discuss the developments, and that’s why he was listed on the injury report as being out with a back injury and for personal reasons. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 The equipment was partially funded by developer fees, which the county collects from new developments. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 He is assigned to New York City Housing Authority developments in Coney Island, Brighton Beach and Red Hook in Brooklyn, and has been a police officer since 2017. — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026 Footwear developments include the RDJ 7/3 double-raschel machine, whose three jacquard bars allow manufacturers to create larger openings, differentiated functional zones and multicolor designs. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 That triggered lawsuits that can raise the cost of developments and grind them to a halt in years of litigation. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 The developments frustrated the Ukrainian military and deepened fears that Kyiv's relationship with Washington is unraveling. — Arkansas Online, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developments
  1. evolutions
  2. outcomes
  3. progresses
  4. results
  5. consequences
  6. products
  7. effects
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
  • Those with high levels of hope had better later outcomes in health, education and employment.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • This evolved into The ROS1ders, a global group of patients and caregivers that seeks to improve outcomes for all ROS1+ cancers through community, education, and research.
    — STAT Staff, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of outcomes
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • At-home chemical peels can help maintain certain results by exfoliating dead skin cells, smoothing texture, and gradually fading lingering discoloration.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
  • With 93% of the votes reported, nearly 76% of respondents chose to remain part of Canada, according to the preliminary referendum results.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of results
Noun
  • The recall classification was updated this month to Class ll — meaning exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • As the new technology pervades the campaign trail ahead of a crucial midterm election, Ridout warned the consequences of AI ads go beyond just individual elections and have the potential to shape the very psychology of elections more broadly.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of consequences
Noun
  • There are no dates on the food products in the refrigerator and walk-in cooler.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The original plan changed because of substantial delays caused by global conflicts and suppliers redirecting their resources towards military products, including drones and missiles.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of products
Noun
  • Some opening day effects are long gone, such as the illusion created by actual shifting doors at the start of the attraction, or visions of tumbling rubble near its beginning.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The progression from vessel impact to environmental damage is clear to see in many cases, said Brian Barnes, who is part of a group of satellite oceanographers at the University of South Florida analyzing the effects of this war from afar.
    — Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of effects

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