reinvent
verb
re·in·vent
ˌrē-ən-ˈvent 
reinvented; reinventing; reinvents
1
: to make as if for the first time something already invented
reinvent the wheel
2
: to remake or redo completely
3
: to bring into use again
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The candidate promised to reinvent Social Security.
chefs who reinvent regional favorites using exotic ingredients
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
With all due respect to Daniel Jones, Javonte Williams, Deebo Samuel and everyone else enjoying renaissance seasons, DK Metcalf might be the veteran who’s reinvented himself in the most unforeseen way.
—Andy Behrens, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
When a celebrity constantly reinvents themselves without a clear sense of purpose or authenticity, audiences start to tune out.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Today’s engineers are reinventing what astronauts wear from the inside out.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Reinvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinvent. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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reinvent
verb
re·in·vent
ˌrē-ən-ˈvent
1
: to make as if for the first time something already invented
reinvent the wheel
2
: to remake or redo completely
reinvented his musical style
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