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
Instead of being a career threat, Nvidia leader Jensen Huang said that AI gives his peers wings in an industry innovating at breakneck speed.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Also, as the industry innovated, single wells could reach farther requiring fewer wells.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Simon said the Earth had infinite capacity to provide materials and that humans would constantly innovate and find new ways to use them.
—The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Rick Baker Much of modern Hollywood makeup derives from techniques created by Rick Baker, who innovated the field of special effects makeup.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Also, as the industry innovated, single wells could reach farther requiring fewer wells.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Simon said the Earth had infinite capacity to provide materials and that humans would constantly innovate and find new ways to use them.
—The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Rick Baker Much of modern Hollywood makeup derives from techniques created by Rick Baker, who innovated the field of special effects makeup.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovate
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Products used in the NICU help win hospital contracts, and hospital contracts help establish brand loyalty, according to court records.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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With the names of the two Kansas Cities firmly established over time, complaints about their dullness or geographical inaccuracy were largely confined to letters to the editor.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The camp is a program of the Woodcraft Rangers, founded by author and naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton, whose pioneering Woodcraft Rangers program was a forerunner to groups such as the Boy Scouts.—
Jessie Dax-Setkus,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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One local leader that Aguilar thinks could be recognized is Irene Gonzalez, who helped pioneer bilingual education programs in East Chicago and helped push for affirmative action.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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Discussions have been initiated with the current fire service provider, the Lakes of the Four Seasons Volunteer Fire Force, which included a 96 percent increase over four years on top of the 160 percent increase the town made from 2023-2026.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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This came after the producers initiated the idea.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
25 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Blowing up buildings doesn’t help build a mass movement or create momentum for lasting change.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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The North End Zone lounge and suites The field-level floor of the North End Zone will introduce fans to a classier, more neutral part of the structure.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Members of the United States Congress recently introduced bills that would provide money to Americans to offset the cost of tariffs.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Mar. 2026
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While Russia and China are seen as greater cyberthreats, Iran has nonetheless launched several operations targeting Americans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Starting in 2028, Uber and Rivian will begin launching their autonomous fleets in Miami and San Francisco.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Dolores Huerta, 95, who co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) Union with Chavez, has accused him of raping her twice.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Port Harcourt was founded in 1913 and governed by the military, the police, and by courts that upheld colonial law to protect British commercial interests and missionaries.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Gregorian calendar, instituted by Pope Gregory XIII, went into effect in 1582.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Some owners believe the solution is instituting a salary cap (and salary floor) to rein in spending at the top.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovate. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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