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
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The candidate promised to reinvent Social Security.
chefs who reinvent regional favorites using exotic ingredients
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Several airports have reinvented themselves entirely.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Best Classic Safari Chair Inspired by medieval Spanish furniture, this silhouette was reinvented in 1958 by Børge Mogensen.
—Elissa Suh, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
But most large oil companies aren’t likely to completely reinvent themselves anytime soon.
—Michael Oxman, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reinvent
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“Reinvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinvent. Accessed 22 Sep. 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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