Synonyms of developing

developing

verb

present participle of develop

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evolving
• unfolding
• progressing
• growing
• elaborating
• proceeding
• emerging
• maturing
• forging
• blossoming
• advancing
• marching
• ripening
• getting along
• getting on
• faring
• playing out
• materializing

2

as in acquiring

to come to have gradually

the youngster developed a taste for green olives

Synonyms & Similar Words

• acquiring
• cultivating
• forming
• gaining
• getting
• adopting
• obtaining
• embracing
• achieving
• absorbing
• attaining
• reaching
• promoting
• fostering
• taking in
• taking on
• nurturing
• nourishing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing
• abandoning
• forsaking
• deserting
• dumping
• unloading
• rejecting
• shedding
• discarding
• casting
• ditching
• scrapping
• sloughing
• throwing away
• flinging (off or away)
• throwing out
• jettisoning
• shucking (off)
• junking

3

as in growing

to become mature

the wine is developing nicely in the new oak barrels

Synonyms & Similar Words

• growing
• progressing
• aging
• maturing
• ripening
• growing up
• evolving
• flowering
• blossoming
• softening
• blooming
• flourishing
• burgeoning
• advancing
• unfolding
• opening
• mellowing
• getting along
• graying
• getting on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• declining
• deteriorating
• worsening
• decaying
• degenerating
• sinking
• drying
• weakening
• waning
• fading
• drooping
• flagging
• wasting (away)
• sagging
• returning
• withering
• reverting
• regressing
• shriveling
• wilting
• lapsing
• retrogressing
• backsliding

4

as in expanding

to express more fully and in greater detail

marketing people developed the initial idea into a complete promotional campaign

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expanding
• supplementing
• amplifying
• enlarging (on or upon)
• complementing
• elaborating (on)
• adding (to)
• dilating (on or upon)
• fleshing (out)
• discoursing
• running on
• expatiating
• rambling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shortening
• condensing
• contracting
• compressing
• outlining
• summarizing
• abridging
• abbreviating
• summing up

5

as in forging

to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort

outside consultants helped the company develop an effective marketing strategy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forging
• creating
• constructing
• crafting
• generating
• devising
• achieving
• grinding (out)
• carving (out)
• working up
• composing
• bringing forth
• forming
• working out
• hammering out
• inventing
• thrashing (out)
• manufacturing
• shaping
• modeling
• engineering
• conceiving
• originating
• accomplishing
• effecting
• tailoring
• fashioning
• hatching
• carrying out
• churning out
• concocting
• throwing up
• turning out
• cranking out
• cooking (up)
• fabricating
• contriving
• minting
• framing
• cobbling (together or up)
• bringing off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• destroying
• dismantling
• demolishing
• tearing down
• razing
• wrecking
• ruining
• undoing
• unmaking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of developing

StudioCanal and Deadpan Pictures are developing a live-action television adaptation of Katie Kirby’s bestselling The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks book series. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

This independent organization compiles lists of needs for developing communities (think school supplies or clothing), and guests can bring these items from home to give to those in need. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

But in a developing theme, the line is still having issues in short-yardage situations. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

Archer’s website claims that Paramount was developing an adaptation of Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less for the book’s 50th anniversary in August 2026. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Despite the retail reach, Hema Bose, founder and director of brand consultancy Maison Bose, who works with the house on developing its global footprint, says the new atelier answers a different need. — Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

Alternative fuels are developing quickly, but their availability and economics still vary widely between ports. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

While some authors want to be very actively involved in developing their projects for TV and film, Rabineau and Zaitz Michael say that the level of involvement has to be tailored to each client. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

Broadcom’s silicon business is built around developing custom chips with companies such as OpenAI and Google. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026