as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
innovated a new system for filing books that dramatically improved efficiency in libraries
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Recent Examples of innovate
But to remain relevant, Indian IT services companies need to invest in talent and proprietary platforms, develop industry-specific AI solutions and co-innovate with clients, among other things, Maity said.
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Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
There is no incentive to innovate, Matyushev said.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Even if this succeeds, deploying innovating technology requires a specialized workforce.
—Daniel Torrent, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
But keeping them out risks American firms languishing, failing to innovate against the products that are setting the standard worldwide.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
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Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
There is no incentive to innovate, Matyushev said.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Even if this succeeds, deploying innovating technology requires a specialized workforce.
—Daniel Torrent, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
But keeping them out risks American firms languishing, failing to innovate against the products that are setting the standard worldwide.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovate
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In San Antonio, Kornet quickly established himself again as one of the funniest guys in the locker room, as well as a valuable teammate on the court.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The six vacant buildings, which the county is leasing to establish the Los Angeles County Care Community, have been vacant since the early 2000s.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Europe’s mature economies, leading companies, and regulatory rigor, give it an opportunity to pioneer trusted enterprise AI on an industrial scale—ahead of its rivals.—
Dave McCann,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The store has a dedicated Polo department focused on sportswear from the 1990s and 2000s, echoing the shop-within-a-shop concept that Lauren himself pioneered at Bloomingdale’s in 1969.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2026
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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The finding came as part of divorce proceedings initiated by Diagne’s ex-wife, Aissatou Savare, in March 2022.—
Kiah Collier,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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As of this January, more than 70% of Palisades residents displaced by the fire had still not returned to their homes, according to a survey commissioned by the Department of Angels, a nonprofit created by the California Community Foundation and SNAP Inc.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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These age prediction tools, introduced at the start of 2026, use factors such as the length of time an account has been active and its usage patterns to determine the authentic age of the user.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
7 Mar. 2026
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To complement the sweet heat flavors of the new sandwich, the beloved chicken chain is also introducing a full line of four Strawberry Hibiscus flavored beverages.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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When Russia launched its full-scale invasion four years ago, Ukraine’s domestic arms industry was poor.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Just a year later, the designer was able to launch his very own label.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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Anthropic was founded in 2021 by a group of former OpenAI staff and researchers, including Dario Amodei, who left the company after disagreements over its direction.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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Authorities’ security concerns surrounding the burial location are well founded.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Denver’s mayor has already instituted a similar pause.—
Eric Schmidt,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Officials instituted a months-long freeze on hiring.—
Rachana Pradhan,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovate. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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