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 The company has partnered with a fund manager licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore to establish the Silver Media Fund, an institutional-grade media investment vehicle focused on developing and financing scalable IP. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026 The director, Andrew Patterson, spent years developing the project as the follow-up to his celebrated 2019 debut, The Vast of Night. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026 Strategies include developing strong writing skills, recognizing and avoiding common AI writing patterns, and using AI solely for proofreading, not content generation. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Clusters of storms will keep developing across the Midwest and Ohio River Valley, then track in the general direction of Maryland. — Rachael Jay, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 In an era of denim where anything goes and designers are developing a wide range, brand customers are looking for fabrics that are versatile and able to achieve more types of looks. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 But the company has mostly been a one-trick pony, collecting interest on its USDC stablecoin without developing any other major business lines. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 Hulu is developing a drama series based on The Poison Daughter, Sheila Masterson‘s dark enemies-to-lovers romantasy novel. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026 China is engaged in similar efforts in other parts of the developing world, as well. — Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for developing

Verb

The town says the project would bring new multifamily housing to the site, though the plans have been evolving and were still being finalized earlier this year.

— Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Ukraine is now developing faster interceptor drones and bolstering air defenses to counter this evolving threat, highlighting a continuous adaptation race in drone warfare.

— Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of evolving

Verb

Here’s What That Means Before acquiring weapons, the military requires multiple rounds of rigorous testing to ensure that the weapons are battle-ready.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 8 Aug. 2026
Many of them would likely have been better served by fictional films inspired by real-life figures, rather than being a slave to real-life events and the compromises involved with acquiring life rights.

— Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of acquiring

Verb

Leaders in Springfield say the growing ICE presence many fear hasn’t yet materialized.

— Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Around 70,000 people used the city’s designated Seine swimming areas in July, according to Paris City Hall, compared with nearly 100,000 during the entire summer last year, suggesting growing public interest in reclaiming the river for recreation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of growing

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Both companies say that weight-loss pills are expanding the market, rather than being bought only by people who'd already used the more expensive injectables.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Aid workers say the outbreak continues to outpace response that's been expanding across the five provinces affected.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of expanding

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According to her campaign website, Bryant’s platform calls for increasing literacy, supporting teachers and staff, advocating for parental rights, forging partnerships, fostering accountability and creating equal opportunities for all students.

— Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
To me, what emerges from this swaying feels more natural than simply forging ahead with a predetermined, easily understood logic.

— Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of forging

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Scattered throughout are 17 suites unfolding across the hillside in clusters of ancient stone farmhouses.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Poor welfare for frontline workers has been a key source of concern in the outbreak, the second-largest in history unfolding in one of Congo’s most remote and vulnerable areas.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of unfolding

Verb

Self-awareness becomes less about understanding personality and more about cultivating presence, compassion, responsibility and conscious choice.

— Catherine Bell, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
In a 2025 cover story, Forbes described the family as having spent decades cultivating political relationships that helped protect its business interests.

— Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of cultivating

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Trapilo is progressing well, and Johnson wouldn’t rule out his return to practice by the end of preseason.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
One of the more unusual aspects of the collaboration is that both Formula One releases carry the same 16-year age statement rather than progressing to a different age.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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