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
Examples of reinvent in a Sentence
The candidate promised to reinvent Social Security.
chefs who reinvent regional favorites using exotic ingredients
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Actively seek out new knowledge, unlearn old habits, and be willing to reinvent your approach.
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Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Miller stresses that ThisWayUp isn't trying to reinvent therapy or compete with traditional mental health services.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
When the vision is clear, heritage brands can use this moment to refine and deepen their codes rather than reinvent them.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
But Dabrowski, something of a lightning rod, also would have to completely reinvent himself as a bridge builder.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Miller stresses that ThisWayUp isn't trying to reinvent therapy or compete with traditional mental health services.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
When the vision is clear, heritage brands can use this moment to refine and deepen their codes rather than reinvent them.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
But Dabrowski, something of a lightning rod, also would have to completely reinvent himself as a bridge builder.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Reinvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinvent. Accessed 8 Sep. 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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