- present tense form of develop (3rd person singular).
develops
Example Sentences
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“The show isn’t just where you hear the music; it’s where an artist builds a community, develops other artists and creates a brand that can sustain a career,” Naiman said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
The CDC has not yet included the Pennsylvania deaths in its national tally while it reviews the records and develops standardized criteria for classifying measles deaths.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
Sepsis is a serious reaction to an infection that can be life-threatening which develops very quickly.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Experts say that personal finance and economics should both be taught, given that finance focuses on practical money skills while economics develops understanding of markets, policies and broader financial systems.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
Only, in the long years which bring women to the middle of life, a sense of balance develops.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
