INNOVATE Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

innovate

verb

ˈi-nə-ˌvāt

Definition of innovate

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 The pizza chain has previously sought to innovate, creating a new logo and jingle from country star Shaboozey in October 2025. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 Stapleton sees that as a prime example of chasing the competition rather than innovating. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026 But institutions and economic dynamism—how fast an economy innovates and shifts resources—also play a role in the dollar’s strength. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 Wagh said the speed of change is forcing the military to innovate more quickly and use exercises like Northern Strike to test those lessons before troops encounter them in combat. — Olivianna Calmes, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for innovate

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Over the following decades, thousands more made the journey, with the American Colonization Society helping to establish settlements along the West African coast.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Locating water that can be used by humans is vital to establishing any long-term lunar presence.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of establish

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Kusama’s art influenced the histories of minimalism, pop art, and performance art; more recently her large-scale installations single-handedly pioneered what is now referred to as experiential art.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Still, a year after the Chambers home made its pioneering trek to Altadena, Omgivning has moved three other houses and lined up nine more, and the Martinez family has set Pinky down on her foundation.

— Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of pioneer

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Early in this year’s war, the United States and Israel considered launching ground operations to extract nuclear material but never initiated them, judging them to be highly risky and unlikely to affect the regime’s decision-making.

— Nate Swanson, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
Oppenheimer initiates Factorial as outperform Oppenheimer says the battery manufacturer has plenty more room to run.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of initiate

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In addition, a law creating new asylum eligibility requirements, including new time limits for applying, went into effect earlier this year.

— Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
In Freeport, Allen has built the Bahamas Maritime Museum, where relics are cataloged, conserved, and displayed, creating local jobs and drawing tourists.

— Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of create

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Authorities have introduced new rules in recent years, including a cap on the maximum number of climbers per day and requiring them to take a brief class about hiking safety.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
In the time since the Freestyle was introduced, the number of specialty beverage chains has exploded, offering customers nearly unlimited ways to customize their drinks, from sugar content to toppings.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of introduce

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The company, founded in 1995, has grown through a combination of scale and acquisitions, building an operation that spans much of the food supply chain.

— Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The trio, who founded the startup, were sued for securities fraud, common law fraud, and breach of contract.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of found

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But after cops were increasingly publicly exposed for using Flock to commit crimes, the company mobilized, instituting consequential changes that inhibit the public's ability to hold rogue officers accountable.

— Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Meta has agreed to pay around $17 billion, as well as institute several safeguarding measures across their social media platforms.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

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