innovate
verb
in·no·vate
ˈi-nə-ˌvāt 
innovated; innovating
: to make changes : do something in a new way
1
: to introduce as or as if new
2
archaic
: to effect a change in
The dictates of my father were … not to be altered, innovated, or even discussed …—
Sir Walter Scott
Sir Walter ScottExamples of innovate in a Sentence
The company plans to continue innovating and experimenting.
The company innovated a new operating system.
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This article is part of our Forever Forward series, which is showcasing the ways Formula 1 is innovating for the 2026 season.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The Halloween menu is part of the burger chain's effort to innovate its menu with new offerings.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Marin worries that Germany has been failing to innovate in crucial technological sectors, including electric vehicles and batteries.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
One of those headhunters told CNN that professionals with experience in semiconductors were a key focus in his province Jiangsu, where an already strong chip-making industry is under pressure to innovate after the US clamped down on exports of the critical technology.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
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Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The Halloween menu is part of the burger chain's effort to innovate its menu with new offerings.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Marin worries that Germany has been failing to innovate in crucial technological sectors, including electric vehicles and batteries.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
One of those headhunters told CNN that professionals with experience in semiconductors were a key focus in his province Jiangsu, where an already strong chip-making industry is under pressure to innovate after the US clamped down on exports of the critical technology.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovate. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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innovate
verb
in·no·vate
ˈin-ə-ˌvāt
innovated; innovating
: to introduce something new
innovate a new website
: do something in a new way
innovative
adjective
-ˌvāt-iv
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