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
Harden innovated by implementing the step-back 3-pointer as a key element of his bag, and other players followed his lead.
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Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2025
However, this particular group of ostriches did not innovate during these tests.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Feb. 2025
In such cases as Congress has left room for mutations of policy, the executive may innovate.
—The Editors, National Review, 19 Feb. 2025
Smith had worked in the first Trump administration to try to innovate the insurance programs, an effort that was mostly eclipsed by the pandemic.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2025
However, this particular group of ostriches did not innovate during these tests.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Feb. 2025
In such cases as Congress has left room for mutations of policy, the executive may innovate.
—The Editors, National Review, 19 Feb. 2025
Smith had worked in the first Trump administration to try to innovate the insurance programs, an effort that was mostly eclipsed by the pandemic.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovate
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The initiative also pays homage to Hunt Hill Farm’s heritage, especially its role as the home of the local Plow-to-Plate program established in the 1980s by Ruth Henderson, founder of the New York Pops orchestra with her husband Skitch, decades ago.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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Italian immigrants most likely brought it to the United States in the 19th century and established it in California in the late 1800s.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Kettle & Fire has also spent the past nine years pioneering a return to what the soup and stock aisles used to look like—products filled with fortifying natural ingredients.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Smith, a former newspaper beat reporter who rose to fame by pioneering the art of the sports debate show, has agreed with ESPN on a new five-year, $100 million contract, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to CNBC.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, Musk's DOGE, established under President Donald Trump's administration, has initiated mass layoffs targeting approximately 200,000 federal employees so far in the month since Trump began his second presidency, and that number is likely to grow.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ocalan's momentous announcement is part of a new effort for peace between the group and the Turkish state, which was initiated in October by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's coalition partner, Devlet Bahceli.—
ROBERT BADENDIECK AND SUZAN FRASER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, a blizzard warning is in effect in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa and Minnesota, where a combination of snow and gusty winds could create dangerous whiteout conditions on roads Tuesday night into Wednesday.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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The stunning natural scenery in the background paired with the sound of the breeze and local wildlife create a peaceful, natural ambience to keep on a second screen.—
Anusha Praturu,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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While Zero Day is a six-part thriller show, the series does introduce a cybersecurity term not widely known outside tech circles.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The announcement also introduced Hoichoi TV+ — a new format designed to bridge traditional television and on-demand viewing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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Nearly two months after a fiery explosion scattered debris over the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another Starship rocket on Thursday, only to lose contact minutes into the flight as the spacecraft spiraled out of control.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The three-term governor launched Operation Lone Star, a multibillion-dollar initiative that sent over 10,000 police and National Guard soldiers to the border to provide backup to overwhelmed federal Border Patrol agents.—
Anna Giaritelli,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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Hendrick’s was founded a little over a quarter century ago in 1999 and was considered to be kind of a disruptor in a category mostly known for juniper-heavy London dry style gins (many of which are excellent in their own right, to be clear).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
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In the wake of their loss, Jesse and Andrea Lacey also founded Moms Skate Club, a charity dedicated to supporting mothers in the skateboarding community.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
4 Mar. 2025
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Our research from last year, which incorporates data on transitional justice from 99 countries, shows that instituting some form of accountability can reduce the potential for future human rights violations and reinforce democracy.—
PATRICK VINCK,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
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In 2008, then-Gov. Martin O’Malley, a Democrat, instituted a higher tax rate for incomes over $1 million.—
Kevin Igoe,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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