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
June 24, 2026 Today’s leaders need to be able to innovate over and over again despite fast-changing market conditions and a multitude of other uncertainities.
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Harvard Business Review,
24 June 2026
Advances in trauma surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation medicine and even post-traumatic stress disorder treatments were all accelerated because war left no alternative but to innovate.
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Rob Lewis,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
These individuals are deeply collaborative, mission-driven and eager to innovate at the intersections of disciplines.
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Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
The great deregulation of religion led to a thriving marketplace, forcing churches to innovate and to compete for customers.
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Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Harvard Business Review,
24 June 2026
Advances in trauma surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation medicine and even post-traumatic stress disorder treatments were all accelerated because war left no alternative but to innovate.
—
Rob Lewis,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
These individuals are deeply collaborative, mission-driven and eager to innovate at the intersections of disciplines.
—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
The great deregulation of religion led to a thriving marketplace, forcing churches to innovate and to compete for customers.
—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovate
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Organizations considering a pilot should establish measurable outcomes upfront and track productivity, engagement, turnover, customer satisfaction, operational performance, and financial impact over time.
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The state has not yet begun reporting its results, but protocols were established in 2021.
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In the early 2000s, a pioneering technology known as circuit quantum electrodynamics was developed by Yale researchers.
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Tony Zameczkowski, one of the architects of Netflix’s pioneering success in the Asia-Pacific region, is now at Disney+.
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Investigators preliminarily determined many of the animals died from gunshot wounds, and the shelter has initiated legal action to recover remaining dogs.
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Moreover, goalkeepers are evolving into playmakers, initiating attacks from the back rather than just clearing, effectively acting as an additional outfield player.
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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France has largely dominated, controlling 68% of possession and creating a whopping seven shots on goal.
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Recently, Meta introduced consumer and business paid subscription plans for its Family of Apps and a new suite of Meta One (AI) subscription offerings.
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Before the game, the Sox ran a video tribute and then introduced the players and manager Tony La Russa.
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Virgin, which launched in 2021, designed its ships and programming with wellness in mind.
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When AllHere collapsed in mid-2024, the district — with Carvalho’s support — launched an internal review.
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Amazon‘s Wondery is aiming to amplify the game of Boardroom, the media company founded by NBA champion Kevin Durant and his business partner Rich Kleiman, under a wide-ranging deal.
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Things to do Menorca’s art scene dates from the 1960s when the Grupo Menorca founded the island’s first contemporary art gallery.
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Other states including Louisiana and Arkansas have passed similar legislation, while Texas also passed a law in June 2025 requiring school boards to approve or decline an option to institute daily prayer time.
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He’s promised to create a chief housing officer position and institute other changes to cut red tape and speed up the development of starter homes.
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovate. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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