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
Turns out their brand has become very successful over the past few years, thanks to the quality of the juice and their drive to innovate.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
Huang said recently that years of U.S. restrictions on AI chip exports were a strategic misfire that cost Nvidia billions and handed Chinese rivals a powerful incentive to innovate.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 28 May 2025
The Trump administration’s cuts to federal agencies are undermining the United States’ ability to innovate, the driver of its economic growth.
—David G. Victor, Foreign Affairs, 28 May 2025
The company achieves outstanding results by empowering employees and franchise partners to innovate, take calculated risks and deliver exceptional results for customers.
—Newsweek Rankings, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
Huang said recently that years of U.S. restrictions on AI chip exports were a strategic misfire that cost Nvidia billions and handed Chinese rivals a powerful incentive to innovate.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 28 May 2025
The Trump administration’s cuts to federal agencies are undermining the United States’ ability to innovate, the driver of its economic growth.
—David G. Victor, Foreign Affairs, 28 May 2025
The company achieves outstanding results by empowering employees and franchise partners to innovate, take calculated risks and deliver exceptional results for customers.
—Newsweek Rankings, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovate
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Of the five that made the cut, the Yankees, Tigers and Cubs have the best statistical odds, establishing themselves among a clear group of favorites that have begun to coalesce at the top of the rankings midway through the season.—
Neil Paine,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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An effort to establish a library district in La Grange Park failed after a referendum was defeated in the late 1950s, according to media reports from 50 years ago.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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While an official cause of death was not disclosed, the beloved musical auteur, who helped pioneer the studio-as-instrument, influencing generations of musicians in pop and beyond, was revealed, in early 2024, to be living with a neurocognitive disorder akin to dementia.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2025
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Goldman Sachs pioneered the concept with its Returnship program, which launched in 2008.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The beloved shortstop wanted to be in Boston for his entire career, and even initiated a team-friendly extension to further that dream.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
16 June 2025
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The proceedings were initiated following a complaint filed by La Liga, which joined the case as a private prosecutor.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Both sides are trying to fix current problems with the same mindset that created the problems in the first place: Industrial Revolution thinking.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Since the appointment of Miguel Cardoso at the end of last year, the Portuguese coach has introduced more defensive discipline and a greater focus on set pieces.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Other apps have introduced similar height filters (though Tinder remains the most popular among them — at least 14% of American adults have used it, per Pew Research Center).—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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The collaboration launched with a dinner at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May and shifts into full gear this month with bespoke guest experiences and products.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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The original movies launched the careers of stars like Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, while also featuring beloved actors such as Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, and Ralph Fiennes.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Haddish founded the She Ready Foundation to help L.A. foster kids like herself.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Both clubs were founded in the same working-class neighbourhood, known as the mouth of Buenos Aires.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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When Emperor Meiji the Great modernized the Japanese Empire at the turn of the 20th century, the household instituted strict agnatic primogeniture to mimic contemporary arrangements among Europe’s royal families.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Trump similarly instituted four versions of a travel ban during his first term, which were challenged in the courts throughout his administration.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovate. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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