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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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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
Accurate analysis of this data is also vital for new developments in fields like nuclear power, healthcare, nuclear fusion research, radioactive waste management, etc.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Complying with regulatory developments is most frequently cited as the top priority for internal legal teams — and any innovation efforts are going to fall under scrutiny.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
With recent developments in generative AI, the concept of intelligent agents has turned into a tangible reality.
—Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
One of the most notable developments within the Crypto4Harris group is the backing of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who participated in a virtual rally hosted by the initiative.
—Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
With multiple parties that understand the existing regulatory climate, collaborators can come together to find ways to leverage technology, business models and other new developments to foster compliant innovation.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Amid new developments in the case, Murphy shared his interest in creating more episodes of Monsters, the second installment of his true-crime anthology that has gone viral on social media.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
But some of those projects have sparked actual legal developments.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Employers in states with medical marijuana programs or broader legalization measures should monitor developments to assess how the rescheduling may affect workplace drug policies.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Complying with regulatory developments is most frequently cited as the top priority for internal legal teams — and any innovation efforts are going to fall under scrutiny.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
With recent developments in generative AI, the concept of intelligent agents has turned into a tangible reality.
—Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
One of the most notable developments within the Crypto4Harris group is the backing of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who participated in a virtual rally hosted by the initiative.
—Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
With multiple parties that understand the existing regulatory climate, collaborators can come together to find ways to leverage technology, business models and other new developments to foster compliant innovation.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Amid new developments in the case, Murphy shared his interest in creating more episodes of Monsters, the second installment of his true-crime anthology that has gone viral on social media.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
But some of those projects have sparked actual legal developments.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Employers in states with medical marijuana programs or broader legalization measures should monitor developments to assess how the rescheduling may affect workplace drug policies.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for developments
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These populations often face systemic healthcare biases and limited access to care, making early detection crucial for improving outcomes.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
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But past results are not necessarily indicative of future outcomes.Justin Worland, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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The consequences of this dissatisfaction is a drop in engagement, productivity and ultimately the company’s bottom line.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Such ideas have persisted in modern America, with dangerous consequences.Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made by History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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Based on these, bankers can tailor products for their customers’ life goals.Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The two-day sales event features early holiday shopping deals on various products for Amazon Prime members.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Developments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developments. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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