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as in to transform
to make significant changes or improvements to (something)
We are striving to reinvent our business model.
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as in to revive
to bring (something) into use again in a new way
Later in her career, she reinvented herself as a singer/songwriter.
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Recent Examples of reinvent
Premiering in Competition at Cannes — a major promotion for the filmmaker, whose debut bowed in the Critics’ Week sidebar — the film reinvents no wheels but its details are specific and rewarding.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 May 2026
This former mining town changed its fortune, reinventing itself to become an artists’ haven.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 13 May 2026
In addition to screening Colony at NYAFF, Yeon will also present a new 4K restoration of Train To Busan, one of his first films to reinvent the zombie genre, in celebration of the film’s 10th anniversary.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 13 May 2026
The Old Guard In northeast Oklahoma, Clanton’s Café in Vinita has not once reinvented itself.
—Heide Brandes, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 May 2026
This former mining town changed its fortune, reinventing itself to become an artists’ haven.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 13 May 2026
In addition to screening Colony at NYAFF, Yeon will also present a new 4K restoration of Train To Busan, one of his first films to reinvent the zombie genre, in celebration of the film’s 10th anniversary.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 13 May 2026
The Old Guard In northeast Oklahoma, Clanton’s Café in Vinita has not once reinvented itself.
—Heide Brandes, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinvent
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The taxpayer, ultimately, continues to foot the bill for a stadium that cost £486m to build and then £272m for it to be transformed into a football ground.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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India’s wedding industry has transformed drastically the past decade, fueled by Bollywood opulence, celebrity culture and social media spectacle.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 May 2026
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Strong starred in the production of the Arthur Miller play as it was revived in London and later on Broadway.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is seen boosting government spending as part of her efforts to revive growth and offset the oil shock, adding to inflationary trends.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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There's also a promise of underground parking and redesigned intersections to improve traffic flow.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Independent leg, arm, torso, and head sections connect through universal motor mounting fixtures, allowing users to swap or upgrade components without redesigning the entire platform.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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In just two years since it was resurrected, there’s been solid growth at the Scottish event, with the EIFF25 lineup including 43 new feature films — 18 of them world premieres — plus in conversations sessions with major filmmakers including Andrea Arnold, Nia DaCosta, Jeremy Thomas, and Ken Loach.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Since Drive to Survive resurrected the sport in 2018, the fan base has grown by over 68 percent globally.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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Those corners were modified again in 2019 to make the process of removing and re-installing them more straightforward.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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In other words, Vizio must ensure the ability of users to copy, change/modify, and distribute the source code, including using the code in other free programs consistent with the Preamble and Terms and Conditions of the Agreements.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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When your immune system weakens with age, due to stress, or from illness, the virus can reactivate, leading to a case of shingles.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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The Boone Theater is part of a broader push to reactivate the district through a combination of historic preservation and new programming.—
J.M. Banks
May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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If outdoor dining is being ruined by buzzing pests, the Gootop bug zapper may be the easiest way to reclaim your outdoor space (and your cheeseburger)!—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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This effectively revoked the rights of artists to reclaim their copyright for works after 35 years have passed since the rights were first granted to the record label that recorded their work.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 May 2026
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Since the ceasefire, his public comments have veered from threats to restart bombing to declarations that a peace deal was at hand.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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Tennessee released a new lethal injection process in December 2024, and restarted executions in 2025.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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“Reinvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinvent. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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