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 Oil prices tends to rise during times of heightened conflict or uncertainty, but are prone to wild swings on new developments and as traders try to profit from that volatility. — Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 31 July 2026 The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which did not back a candidate in this race, declined to comment on the developments. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026 Data center developments can range from a few dozen acres to several hundred acres or more. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 Companies need to invest in functions dedicated to tracking policy developments and trade dynamics. — Yasushi Sasaki, Fortune, 30 July 2026 How students use screens matters What makes these developments notable is not any single policy but how quickly the conversation around education and technology has changed. — Janice Mak, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 While the housing project and others like it often include affordable housing and address supply needs, officials said the new developments could exacerbate parking problems in the area. — Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026 Those developments, along with more All In build, are expected to headline Wednesday’s Dynamite. — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Forecasters urged people in areas under flood watches to keep up with possible storm developments throughout the day, as some of those alerts may be upgraded from watches to warnings, reflecting a shift from possible to imminent flooding impacts. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developments
  1. evolutions
  2. outcomes
  3. progresses
  4. results
  5. consequences
  6. products
  7. effects
Noun
  • 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
  • Fast-forward to 2026, and the actress behind Lizzie—aka, Hilary Duff—has gone through several personal and professional evolutions in her lifetime.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026
Definition of evolutions
Noun
  • Those outcomes also depend on future capability, the ability of the organization and its people to do what will be required next.
    — Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • These are predictable outcomes of a system that exposes women, often in isolation, to contact with unknown men under conditions shaped by coercion, stigma, and inequality.
    — Judy Harris Kluger, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
Definition of outcomes
Noun
  • Maybe that approach changes as camp progresses, and the edge rushers become more involved.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The cost of changing a design decision generally rises as construction progresses.
    — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of progresses
Noun
  • Even so, a 50-fold input-price difference requires a clear and valuable difference in results.
    — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Does Michigan release early voting results before Election Day?
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of results
Noun
  • The family is split for good — the consequences on people are just enormous.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Cohen draws a sharper line than the women do about the consequences of that bargain.
    — Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of consequences
Noun
  • Wellness seekers can take part in a range of massage and beauty treatments blending traditional Chinese medicine with modern products.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Brent crude averaged almost $97 a barrel during the quarter; Aramco captured an additional premium of nearly $11 a barrel by boosting exports of higher-margin refined products, such as diesel and jet fuel.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of products
Noun
  • Semax, a peptide containing seven amino acids, has been studied for its potential effects on the central nervous system.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • The researchers can finely adjust the final temperature by balancing the two effects.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of effects

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