develop
verb (used with object)
to bring out the capabilities or possibilities of; bring to a more advanced or effective state.
are developing
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present progressiveof develop.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Now, the humanoid robotics industry is attracting huge amounts of investment as major companies - including Tesla, BYD and Amazon - are developing two-legged machines capable of performing tasks usually carried out by people.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
These workers are developing silicosis, a condition in which microscopic silica dust contained in the stone slabs they grind and polish is cutting up the inside of their lungs until the organs fail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
By contrast, Meta and Nvidia are developing "open" models that can be downloaded and updated directly by users.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
It is surprising that the discourse from many of those who are developing artificial intelligence is so filled with doom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
“Please. Not another hysterical scene. You’ll dislodge all of the thoughts which are developing in my mind in connection with the lecture.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
