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
That part of it is always fascinating, ’cause these guys were innovating in completely unregulated areas.
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Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 11 June 2026
In recent months, the fairly straightforward processes of announcing the draw and selling game tickets were enshittified—pardon, innovated—beyond recognition.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026
After a few seasons, all reality shows need to innovate to keep things interesting.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 June 2026
Georgia Tech researchers and Zoo Atlanta are innovating technology to keep elephants healthy and sharp.
—Monique John, CBS News, 9 June 2026
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Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 11 June 2026
In recent months, the fairly straightforward processes of announcing the draw and selling game tickets were enshittified—pardon, innovated—beyond recognition.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026
After a few seasons, all reality shows need to innovate to keep things interesting.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 June 2026
Georgia Tech researchers and Zoo Atlanta are innovating technology to keep elephants healthy and sharp.
—Monique John, CBS News, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovate
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Those would be high benchmarks for Texas Tech to establish, so long as the conference follows its own bylaws.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2026
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State initiatives aimed at supporting fusion research and commercialization have encouraged investment and collaboration, helping establish an ecosystem designed to accelerate technological breakthroughs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Gerbrand Ceder is a materials scientist and Samsung Distinguished Chair in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Research at the University of California, Berkeley, and is known for pioneering the computational design of materials.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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The band made substantial contributions to the work of many of the genre's pioneering artists, served as a backing band for several soul and R&B acts, and drew heavily from jazz and funk influences.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The vote was 6-1 in favor of initiating the contract cancellation.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Earlier this year, Del Rio initiated arbitration against CBS Studios.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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To pull it off, the show’s creative team had to build a rock star from the ground up, crafting a visual identity, creating music that could stand on its own outside the series, and transforming Reid into a performer capable of owning a crowd rather than simply acting in front of one.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Robert De Niro, who was on hand to introduce Springsteen, predictably took many digs at the commander in chief.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Damon did not reprise his role in the fourth entry, which introduced a new character portrayed by Jeremy Renner.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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Detectives in Baltimore County have launched an investigation after two juveniles got hold of a firearm, which ended in one of them accidentally shooting the other.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Since launching in 1992, Powerball jackpots have been hit more than 400 times.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The James Beard Foundation was founded in 1986 and is named for the legendary cookbook author who has been called America’s first foodie.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The company was founded in 1998 by skydivers Chris Hall and his father, John Hall, and for nearly three decades has operated out of Butler Memorial Airport.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Last year Australia became the first nation to institute a nationwide ban on social media for those younger than 16.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
13 June 2026
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During last year’s budget negotiations, public sector unions signed new agreements with the state that resulted in moderate pay increases in exchange for suspending retirement contributions and instituting a leave program for state employees.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovate. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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