as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
innovated a new system for filing books that dramatically improved efficiency in libraries
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Recent Examples of innovate
In addition to breaking new ground technologically, New Orleans is innovating on program structure, proposing novel data-sharing agreements to legitimize the Project NOLA model.
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Logan Seacrest, Boston Herald, 16 July 2025
Companies that are always on the offensive — innovating, reaching out to customers, and looking for new opportunities — are the ones that thrive.
—Jj Rosen, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025
Beyoncé is one of the most influential artists of her generation, and her ability to innovate musically has made her unreleased material especially coveted by fans and within the industry.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
In the short-term the ability and volition to adapt while preserving an internal mora; compass, will shape business’ impact and reputation, but also their capacity to innovate and ultimately, their profitability.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Logan Seacrest, Boston Herald, 16 July 2025
Companies that are always on the offensive — innovating, reaching out to customers, and looking for new opportunities — are the ones that thrive.
—Jj Rosen, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025
Beyoncé is one of the most influential artists of her generation, and her ability to innovate musically has made her unreleased material especially coveted by fans and within the industry.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
In the short-term the ability and volition to adapt while preserving an internal mora; compass, will shape business’ impact and reputation, but also their capacity to innovate and ultimately, their profitability.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovate
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The plan is the department's effort to establish a clear vision while seeking community input to create a roadmap for the department over the next five years.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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While people had always moved between the U.S.-Mexico border, migration increased exponentially after the U.S. government, facing a labor shortage in World War II, established the Bracero program, which brought millions of Mexican contract workers to the U.S.—
Jimmy Patino,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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In August, Grenier will feature pioneering South Florida chef Dean Max’s Glazed Black Grouper ($52) on the Burlock Coast menu.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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Joining in 2013 to help launch Plimsoll, Holmes is credited with pioneered a new genre of natural-history storytelling, shaping a slate the company says helped define its global identity.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
28 July 2025
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In the winter of 1967, Senator Clinton P. Anderson and his space committee initiated an inquiry into the disastrous Apollo 1 fire that killed three American astronauts.—
Matthew Beddingfield,
Scientific American,
2 Aug. 2025
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But such laws are only effective if the individual demonstrated warning signs so that others can alert law enforcement and initiate the process of revoking the person’s firearm, Chittum said.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
2 Aug. 2025
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Complete the Look Banana Republic Factory Linen-Blend Quilted Jumpsuit A set of coveralls like this linen-blend style can create a stylish no-fuss outfit.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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Matthew Lillard appeared via video to introduce Skeet Ulrich at San Diego Comic-Con 2025.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Understand First, Criticize Second When Volkov introduced himself to Dennett and immediately criticized his work, there were no hard feelings between them.—
Theodore McDarrah,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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In 2015, Milwaukee County launched a Housing First Initiative, providing housing without preconditions.—
Ethan Hylton,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
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The success of the teenage sitcom helped launch Cyrus' music career as well.—
Allison Kiehl,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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The company was founded by Paola Peraza Calderon, Ry Walker, Greg Neiheisel, Viraj Parekh, and Pete DeJoy.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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While the group calls itself Hong Kong Parliament, its electoral organizing committee was founded in Canada and its influence is limited.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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There have been eight three-term Republican governors in Wisconsin’s history, though only Tommy Thompson has done it since the four-year term was instituted beginning with the 1970 election.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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The arrest has sparked another round of criticisms of the cashless bail system instituted as part of the state’s Safe-T Act.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovate. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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