innovate

verb

ˈi-nə-ˌvāt How to pronounce innovate (audio)
Definition of innovatenext
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 But Kyiv is swiftly innovating, with Ukraine now developing its own ballistic missile to hit back at Russia and working with European countries on developing more anti-ballistic air defenses. — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 Raised beadwork, unique to the Haudenosaunee, was derived from the Mohawk and Tuscarora nation artists who innovated traditional beadwork styles to create unique souvenirs for tourists visiting Niagara Falls. — Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The brand always has striven to innovate within the world of perfumery while still preserving the industry’s heritage and long-standing traditions. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026 The pizza chain has previously sought to innovate, creating a new logo and jingle from country star Shaboozey in October 2025. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for innovate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovate
  1. establish
  2. pioneer
  3. initiate
  4. create
  5. introduce
  6. launch
  7. found
  8. institute
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  • Its immediate goal is to establish pilot-scale production while continuing to develop partnerships across the fusion and advanced nuclear industries.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Once an account is established, parents, guardians, grandparents and others can also contribute up to $5,000 per year until the year before the beneficiary turns 18.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of establish
Verb
  • The company, owned by pioneering YouTubers Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla, produces up to 10 hours of internet content weekly across five channels.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to her pioneering work advocating for women’s rights and social justice, Steinem also kept deep relationships with women artists, notably including Barbara Nessim, Annie Leibovitz, and Judy Chicago.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of pioneer
Verb
  • Who initiated, what was delegated, and which agents and tools took part?
    — Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Later, his father and uncle would initiate him into the masculine play worlds of Albany’s bars, poolrooms, and bowling alleys.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of initiate
Verb
  • And, in recent years, a new culinary wave has emerged, as chefs create bold fusion dishes or, more subtly, adapt Japanese recipes to uniquely Brazilian produce, from Amazon river fish to jambu, a tongue-tingling herb.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Cardiac arrhythmia ablation, according to the British Heart Foundation, is when heat or cold energy is used to create tiny scars in the heart to block faulty signals and restore a typical heartbeat.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of create
Verb
  • Aflac initially gained a bigger profile after introducing its duck mascot in 1999, in ads crafted by Kaplan Thaler Group, an independent agency that was eventually acquired by Publicis Groupe of France.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Leaving behind the 1996–2000 era of clunky plastic telephones with long cords and no internet, Scream 4 adapts to the times and introduces cell phones, webcams, laptops, and social media.
    — Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of introduce
Verb
  • Bryce Underwood launched a Hail Mary well out of the end zone as time seemed to expire on the Wolverines to give WMU an improbable upset victory late Saturday night in Ann Arbor.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • What launched in a modest nook between two floors of the Palazzo del Casinò now occupies its own island in the lagoon — evolving from festival curiosity into a key hub for a protean art form.
    — Ben Croll, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of launch
Verb
  • The company was founded in Atlanta by Georgia Tech students, and is still headquartered in the city.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Candle True Stories is part of Candle Media, the media holding company co-founded by former Disney execs Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of found
Verb
  • New York City just instituted a sweeping ban on schools using AI in the classroom through the start of high school, along with other restrictions on the technology.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026
  • To get its mojo back, Nvidia needs a massive buyback program , like what Apple instituted under ex-CEO, now executive chair Tim Cook.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of institute

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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovate. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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