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
This desire for meaningful experiences is pushing brands to innovate, not with gimmicks, but with authenticity, cultural sensitivity, and human connection at the core.
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Emily Weiss, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
Land constraints aren’t going away, building and querying AI models is becoming cheaper and technologies continue to innovate.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Now is the perfect time for states to innovate and customize even further using state funds to incentivize change.
—Jeb Bush, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
At Kingpins New York, representatives from innovating companies discussed the challenges in bringing a product to commercial reality and how brands can provide support.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 July 2025
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Emily Weiss, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
Land constraints aren’t going away, building and querying AI models is becoming cheaper and technologies continue to innovate.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Now is the perfect time for states to innovate and customize even further using state funds to incentivize change.
—Jeb Bush, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
At Kingpins New York, representatives from innovating companies discussed the challenges in bringing a product to commercial reality and how brands can provide support.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovate
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Now both are established veterans playing on lucrative second contracts.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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With Van de Ven and Cristian Romero established as Spurs’ primary partnership in central defence, Vuskovic may struggle to supplant that duo for the biggest games.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Airlines also pioneered the loyalty program, offering rewards to frequent flyers.—
George Slover,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
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To do this, Panerai pioneered technical solutions that enhanced military operations in extreme conditions and environments.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Wolverines were also planning to transfer $6.1 million less to the school overall this year, while initiating a series of budget cuts that could save $10 million year-over-year, according to the Detroit Free Press.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Susquehanna initiates Parker-Hannifin as positive The firm said shares have plenty more room to run.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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That means teaching parents how to be their child’s calm center, how to interpret behavior as communication, and how to create home environments that foster cooperation and emotional safety.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Coming from nothing and being able to still create things on a budget is cool.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
19 Aug. 2025
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The Pixel 10 Pro line (including the regular Pro, and both the Pro XL and Pro Fold) will introduce new features in hardware and software, as with any manufacturer’s launch of a flagship device.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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That’s why Illinois legislators Rep. Anna Moeller and Sen. Laura Ellman introduced the Wetlands Protection Act to protect those wetlands that lost federal safeguards.—
Howard Learner,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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OpenAI has launched Shopping in ChatGPT and previewed Operator, a browser-driving agent that can complete transactions across the open web, led by former Instacart CEO Fidji Simo.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The country singer starred in the jean company’s fall 2023 collection campaign in May 2023, and launched her first collaboration with the brand in September 2024.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Chef Joseph Rawlins, who founded and runs La Popote with his French partner Gaëlle Radigon, said they had initially been approached about the idea by Doran Binder, who was already supplying the restaurant with their ‘house’ water under his Crag Spring Water brand.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
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Tegna also owns Locked On Podcast Network, which was founded by Utah Jazz radio play-by-play announcer David Locke.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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This comes as President Trump plans to institute extraordinary 39% tariffs against Swiss imports, among the highest proposed against any country, part of his effort to tame the U.S. trade deficit.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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But between the three of them, Xanthi is the most organized, and he’s instituted some new systems.—
Kayla Levy,
Curbed,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovate. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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