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
For its part, hair care company Davines (a branch of the Davines Group) has partnered with the Rodale Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to regenerative organic agriculture, in an effort to innovate and cultivate processes that enhance soil health and regeneration.
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Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 6 July 2025
As new roles emerge and workflows shift, one thing is clear—Black creatives must be empowered to innovate, disrupt, and redefine what’s possible in an AI-powered Hollywood.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 July 2025
To their credit, movie theaters have shown a willingness to innovate.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 2 July 2025
The brand, which was acquired by Swim USA in 2023, was innovating on materials ten years ago in ways that many other brands are still trying to chase today.
—Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 6 July 2025
As new roles emerge and workflows shift, one thing is clear—Black creatives must be empowered to innovate, disrupt, and redefine what’s possible in an AI-powered Hollywood.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 July 2025
To their credit, movie theaters have shown a willingness to innovate.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 2 July 2025
The brand, which was acquired by Swim USA in 2023, was innovating on materials ten years ago in ways that many other brands are still trying to chase today.
—Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovate
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Not long before the end, the daring writer-director introduces an idea that should have been established from the jump: As a child, Seti struggled with a speech impediment.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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Two of the victims have been identified in a GoFundMe that has been established, but the Statesman will not publish the four victims’ names until the coroner releases their identities. CORRECTION: The Facebook postings about Benjamin Naylor were made by his three daughters and his ex-wife.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 July 2025
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At Evans High School, Children’s Home Society of Florida and the University of Central Florida pioneered the state’s first Community Partnership School in 2012.—
Andry Sweet,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Thorium was pioneered in America decades ago, but has been taken up by China to great success.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Autonomous Decision Making Agents can initiate nudges, recommend remediation or enroll users into adaptive coaching paths without needing admin intervention—saving time and scaling response. 4.—
Uzair Ahmed,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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During the 19th century, the U.S. initiated three wars against the Seminoles in Florida.—
Daniel S. Murphree,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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Either way, the ceramic mineral complex uses negative ions to seal the hair’s cuticle, locking in moisture while creating long-lasting curls.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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This card asks you to retreat, reflect, and create space for healing.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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According to the lawsuit, Thomas was introduced by women's swimming head coach Mike Schnur to the women's swimmers during a team meeting in Fall 2019 as their incoming teammate.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
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Derived from textile waste, the new material offers 50 percent lower carbon emissions than virgin polyester, and will be introduced into the supply chain for products like apparel.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Nicole Yelland launched La Reina, a new athletic shoe, with profits benefiting the Hispanic Organization of Mortgage Experts (HOME).—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
5 July 2025
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Many organizations should consider launching a convoy of innovations.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
5 July 2025
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The start-up founded in 2020 by Cristina Di Carlo and Matteo Corbellini, CEO and chief technology officer, respectively, boasts the patented proprietary solution Miktòs geared at the management of textile waste, which is turned into raw material alternative to virgin or recycled plastics.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Prevost joined an institution founded on those principles.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
1 July 2025
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After the acquisition, Nordstrom pushed to expand the service yet to contain costs, instituted a $25 at-home try-on fee and shortened the return window, negatively impacting what male customers had come to expect.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Many state workers remember when former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger instituted mandatory furloughs on several occasions.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovate. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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