reinvent
verb
re·in·vent
ˌrē-ən-ˈvent 
reinvented; reinventing; reinvents
1
: to make as if for the first time something already invented
reinvent the wheel
2
: to remake or redo completely
3
: to bring into use again
Examples of reinvent in a Sentence
The candidate promised to reinvent Social Security.
chefs who reinvent regional favorites using exotic ingredients
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2025
For the actor, New York felt like the perfect place to reinvent herself.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
But no matter, because carrot cake continues to be reinvented.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Chicago Med 10 seasons; NBC (2015–present) Okay, listen, not all medical shows are going to reinvent the genre.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Reinvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinvent. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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reinvent
verb
re·in·vent
ˌrē-ən-ˈvent
1
: to make as if for the first time something already invented
reinvent the wheel
2
: to remake or redo completely
reinvented his musical style
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