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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
Cinematic montage — pioneered by Sergei Eisenstein and reinvented by Jean-Luc Godard — becomes an organizing principle of the exhibit, as artworks compete for attention.
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Will Fenstermaker, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
And his actions not only reinvented Walmart, but influenced the entire retail sector given the company’s size.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Restaurant broker Nate Benedetto, who was involved in the sale of the building, confirmed that millions of dollars were spent on reinventing the space.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
The Chicago Reader, the groundbreaking alternative weekly which has been on the brink of dissolution for years, will become a monthly in February under new owners, who are looking to reinvent the storied newspaper while turning red ink to black.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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Will Fenstermaker, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
And his actions not only reinvented Walmart, but influenced the entire retail sector given the company’s size.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Restaurant broker Nate Benedetto, who was involved in the sale of the building, confirmed that millions of dollars were spent on reinventing the space.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
The Chicago Reader, the groundbreaking alternative weekly which has been on the brink of dissolution for years, will become a monthly in February under new owners, who are looking to reinvent the storied newspaper while turning red ink to black.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinvent
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Paris — Gisèle Pelicot emerged as a global feminist hero in 2024 by transforming her horrific, personal story into a public battle against rape culture.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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The modern workplace has a strong flavor of poor management, with poor leadership quickly transforming what started as a good job into a bad one, with burnout and heavy workloads following soon afterward.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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A week after reviving her Prince routine to honor fans during a meet at Minnesota, Chiles seamlessly transitioned back at Pauley Pavilion to her energetic routine set to a medley of hits by icons Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder and Tina Turner.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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While hair oils and sprays can temporarily revive dull strands, glosses and glazes are best for a long-lasting finish.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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Their goal was to enable faster decision-making without completely redesigning existing camera systems.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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As new abilities improve, Fauna can add them through software updates rather than redesigning the hardware.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is resurrecting a major busway project and three bike lane overhauls that were pulled by the Adams administration.—
Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Aaron and Lisa Gibson have teamed up with Freddy and Dawn Harth to resurrect the business.—
Jeff Elkins,
Oklahoman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Widespread uncertainty is impacting travelers to Cuba following ongoing fuel shortages there, forcing both domestic and international airlines to cancel or modify flight plans.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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Owners can take their car to the dealership to get the rear door switch circuits modified for free, NHTSA stated.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Should residents reactivate their autopay, the full amount due on their account will be withdrawn from their bank account.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
16 Jan. 2026
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Avoid extreme stretches that can reactivate nervous system protection.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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Years later, however, it was definitively reclaimed as a cult classic.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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His passion for cinema is driven by a need to center the Hawaiian perspective, reclaiming narratives and dismantling long-standing stereotypes.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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Because sudden cardiac arrest is an electrical issue, a defibrillator is necessary to stop and restart the heart with a strong electric shock.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Collections restarted, then were put on hold.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Reinvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinvent. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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