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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Zoltan Istvan, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Finding his footing in the bebop world in the late 1940s and early 50s, Davis would go on to reinvent his sound many times—to the consternation of many of his followers and the delight of others.
—Helena Alonso Paisley, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
To what extent are leading retailers and brands using AI to reinvent operations?
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
The young chef has reinvented his father’s 35-year-old flagship restaurant in the Warehouse District into a modern dining destination that wowed the inspectors at the Michelin Guide.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 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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