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
Beset for years by market pressures ranging from free fitness apps to weight-loss drugs, the company is reorganizing to eliminate $1.15 billion in debt in hopes of regaining the flexibility to innovate, WeightWatchers said in a media release.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 7 May 2025
Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to innovate on the Reverso.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2025
And the real winners will be the ones who can innovate boldly—while staying resilient enough to navigate regulation, market volatility, and global demand.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
While Dyson leaned into physical optimizations, T3’s Aire IQ took to innovating its drying technology.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 May 2025
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 7 May 2025
Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to innovate on the Reverso.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2025
And the real winners will be the ones who can innovate boldly—while staying resilient enough to navigate regulation, market volatility, and global demand.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
While Dyson leaned into physical optimizations, T3’s Aire IQ took to innovating its drying technology.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovate
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On the ground floor there is also a window display dedicated to its signature web motif in green/red/green and in blue/red/blue established in the mid-1950s.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Urban Exploration Hartford, the state capital, boasts a growing LGBTQ+ scene centered around Chez Est, a restaurant and cabaret established in 1983 and believed to be the first entertainment venue of its kind in the state’s history.—
Joshua Alston,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The garden features pioneering plants that thrive in harsh environments, representing the potential for growth and hope for the future.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The building process his company pioneered is quite mesmerizing to watch.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Casas said that any such accusations would still require further investigation, but that such information could potentially initiate probable cause.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Three months into a boycott initiated in response to Target’s decision to roll back its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, the retailer has reported a decline in sales and profits.—
Timeka Tounsel,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The proprietary process recovers up to 98 percent of critical metals while minimizing contaminants, creating a ready feedstock for downstream refiners.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Especially because the way it was created was just a Hail Mary.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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Not all of these changes would come into force immediately upon the bill's passage, but all changes would be implemented within the coming decade. Low-Income Adults One of the main reforms is introducing new work requirements.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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The incoming executive’s calendar should repeat the tour, introducing themselves and their vision for the organization’s future.—
Victoria Burkhart,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The show, which followed a group of teens who attend a high school for the performing arts, was Grande’s first television role and served as the launching pad for her music career.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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India's attempt to launch an Earth-observing radar satellite tonight (May 17) ended in failure.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
18 May 2025
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Merlin founded the Perpetual Path Foundation, whose goal is to create quality financial education content for students.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The program was founded by Mary Jane Hender, a reading specialist with a doctorate in education, and the Rev. Gordon Butcher, a Presbyterian minister and reading activist.—
Gregory Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Companies like Grubhub, Uber, Instacart and others must institute realistic delivery times, set standards and establish a culture where drivers understand that safety is the priority, not speed.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2025
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Injury protection and a salary cap credit for players injured while competing in the Olympics would also be instituted, according to the resolution.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2025
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovate. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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