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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
Our path is to out-innovate them.
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Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
The fitness empire, which has over 200 facilities worldwide, has long been a frontrunner in innovating at the intersection of fitness, data, and overall longevity preparedness.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2025
Also of interest will be commentary regarding how Starbucks can innovate and bring newness to its menu that draws in new customers.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
What’s missing is the drive to differentiate themselves in the market, the speed to innovate and the willingness to act like the digital brands that once disrupted them.
—Astha Bhardwaj, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
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Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
The fitness empire, which has over 200 facilities worldwide, has long been a frontrunner in innovating at the intersection of fitness, data, and overall longevity preparedness.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2025
Also of interest will be commentary regarding how Starbucks can innovate and bring newness to its menu that draws in new customers.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
What’s missing is the drive to differentiate themselves in the market, the speed to innovate and the willingness to act like the digital brands that once disrupted them.
—Astha Bhardwaj, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for innovate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovate
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While several states have passed bills to establish year-round daylight saving time, any changes require federal action.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Because Moreno was not yet established, the Diamondbacks wanted an everyday outfielder in Gurriel, too.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Combining centuries-old Jewish folklore with the then-new medium of cinema, Paul Wegener and Carl Boese’s pioneering horror film draws its inspiration from a legend about a life-sized clay figure — a golem — that came to life to protect the Jews of Prague.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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An ocean technology company has just unveiled a pioneering underwater habitat prototype at a hangar in Miami, designed to allow scientists to live and carry out research beneath the sea’s surface for days at a time.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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This year, head coach Ime Udoka has even used him to initiate offense, thanks in part to some of Sheppard's deficiencies and one critical absence.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Roth initiates Heartbeam as buy Roth said the med tech company is well positioned.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Conversely, poor initial AI experiences create resistance that’s difficult to overcome.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the home, the couple incorporates a variety of pieces either sourced or created by hand themselves.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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On a team full of future Hall of Famers, Rojas was the first player to be introduced at the rally.—
Steve Futterman,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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In Galaxy Mapper, author Allie Summers and illustrator Sian James introduce readers to French astrophysicist Hélène Courtois, a working scientist who studies cosmography, or mapping the observable universe.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Originally launched as Write-minded in 2018, this is a weekly writing podcast that focuses on memoir and personal writing, as well as industry trends and tips and resources for writers and authors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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But men’s college basketball is now officially back, and Monday launches us into a 2025-26 season with undeniable pull.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The oldest, Banco Santander, was founded in 1857.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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The online education company, founded 20 years ago, has been hit by the rise of generative AI software tools, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, which have become increasingly popular among students.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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In a statement, a Spotify spokesperson refuted the notion that the company gains from streaming fraud and pointed toward efforts the streaming service has instituted to combat the practice.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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In August, Wood announced that the university would institute a rule requiring first-time freshmen to live on campus starting in 2026.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovate. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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