Definition of INNOVATE

Examples of innovate in a Sentence

The company plans to continue innovating and experimenting. The company innovated a new operating system.

Recent Examples on the Web The new rule puts a fire under an industry with little incentive to innovate: The market share for electric trucks remains well under 1%. — Michael J. Coren, Quartz, "California is creating America’s largest market for electric trucks," 25 June 2020 But the Model Y, which lacks a lot of amenities for its price, makes clear that Tesla wasn't looking to innovate here. — Annie White, Car and Driver, "Tested: 2020 Tesla Model Y Long Range Crosses Over Into the Mainstream," 24 June 2020 The result, Robbins added, is that companies may not be able to grow and innovate. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, "Trump says visa halt could open up 500,000 jobs for Americans. Really?," 23 June 2020 Interestingly, large marketplaces and broker-dealers have begun partnering with fintech startups selectively as a way to innovate fast and with less risk. — Fortune, "Why the future of financial markets is in the cloud," 22 June 2020 The first three modules teach participants how to prioritize tasks, how to understand the gist of things and how to innovate. — Dallas News, "How you can supercharge your brain from the comfort of your home," 19 June 2020 Now is the time for arts organizations to innovate, artists say—to upend and rethink their business models. — Elias Williams, National Geographic, "New York’s arts scene remains shut down indefinitely—can it evolve and survive?," 15 June 2020 Small- and medium-sized companies make up roughly half of the fashion industry, and are well-placed to innovate in sustainability, according to a 2019 white paper led by the Centre for Sustainable Fashion. — Bloomberg News, Houston Chronicle, "Startup making T-shirts from milk seeks China partners," 15 June 2020 In the meantime, Wagner said businesses should use the time to rethink business models and find ways to innovate. — Elizabeth Depompei, Indianapolis Star, "Some Indiana businesses can reopen, but aren't yet. Here's why.," 1 June 2020

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in nothing flat

in no uncertain terms

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1 Jul 2020

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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovate. Accessed 9 Jul. 2020.

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