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
Leadership is committed to innovating and addressing shifting consumer preferences, aiming to help the brand reach its full potential and inspire confidence in its future direction.
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
DeepSeek's release at the time shocked global investors, who thought China could not innovate on AI without high-end Nvidia chips.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
In 1962, the Department of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, better known as DARPA, was working on innovating a communication system that would reliably connect military computers even in the face of a nuclear attack.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
This season, younger designers leant into heavy knitwear pieces, embracing ancient crafts by collaborating with local artisans to create sustainable wools, alongside innovating with materials and form.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
DeepSeek's release at the time shocked global investors, who thought China could not innovate on AI without high-end Nvidia chips.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
In 1962, the Department of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, better known as DARPA, was working on innovating a communication system that would reliably connect military computers even in the face of a nuclear attack.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
This season, younger designers leant into heavy knitwear pieces, embracing ancient crafts by collaborating with local artisans to create sustainable wools, alongside innovating with materials and form.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovate
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Palestinian citizens of Israel are descendants of those who were not expelled or forced to flee their homes when Israel was established in 1948.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Phytoplankton establishes on the branches, which attracts zooplankton and insects.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The pioneering program started with a fleet of black and white robots from Starship Technologies tooling around the campus at the University of Illinois Chicago.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Even Tesla, which pioneered the EV industry, is facing pressure.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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Detroit center Jalen Duren received a two-game suspension for initiating the altercation and fighting.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Duren received two games for fighting and initiating the altercation.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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Armchair analysis fills the space that is created by the absence of available facts.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Another measure, House Bill 1645, would create state versions of FEMA programs as Mississippi officials prepare for reduced federal disaster support.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Carolyn sneaks into a gala; Klein, the fairy godmother, introduces her to the instantly besotted prince, John.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Its launch builds on the success of the Côte d’Ivoire edition, introduced in 2017, and marks the 51st international edition of Elle, owned by French publishing group Lagardère.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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To help travelers create their own Route 66 road trip itinerary, Tripadvisor's in-house creative studio Wanderlab partnered with Choice Hotels International to recently launch an interactive guide to the best stops along the famous highway, called Century of Route 66.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket on Saturday night from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile the National Citizen Party (NCP), a political party founded by students following the uprising, has struggled to meaningfully muscle its way into Bangladesh’s fractious and often violent political scene.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Who founded Black History Month?—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Amid an investigation from the DOJ into the exchange’s operations, Binance instituted a campaign to reform its image, including building out its compliance team with star law enforcement officials from around the world.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The baseball program was among the first athletic programs instituted during Iowa Lakes' first decade of existence.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovate. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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