innovate
verb
in·no·vate
ˈi-nə-ˌvāt 
innovated; innovating
: to make changes : do something in a new way
1
: to introduce as or as if new
2
archaic
: to effect a change in
The dictates of my father were … not to be altered, innovated, or even discussed …—
Sir Walter Scott
Sir Walter ScottExamples of innovate in a Sentence
The company plans to continue innovating and experimenting.
The company innovated a new operating system.
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Starbucks has moved to innovate its menu and offer more compelling drinks, including its latest protein drink line.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
Studies show the brain consolidates ideas, makes connections and innovates during rest.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
Adding an extra crease to a device for the sake of innovating and maximizing screen real estate means those devices will, for now, be more expensive and less refined.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Not one to rest on its laurels, The Vinoy continues to intentionally innovate while paying homage to and embracing its history.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
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Paulina Likos, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
Studies show the brain consolidates ideas, makes connections and innovates during rest.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
Adding an extra crease to a device for the sake of innovating and maximizing screen real estate means those devices will, for now, be more expensive and less refined.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Not one to rest on its laurels, The Vinoy continues to intentionally innovate while paying homage to and embracing its history.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for innovate
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovate. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.
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innovate
verb
in·no·vate
ˈin-ə-ˌvāt
innovated; innovating
: to introduce something new
innovate a new website
: do something in a new way
innovative
adjective
-ˌvāt-iv
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