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innovated a new system for filing books that dramatically improved efficiency in libraries
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Recent Examples of innovates
Denim’s adoption of hemp is an example of how the industry innovates for sustainability.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
Kolja Brand is a leading art marketing expert and entrepreneur and innovates the art scene with his artist agency, Aurum Future.
—Kolja Brand, Forbes.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Studies show the brain consolidates ideas, makes connections and innovates during rest.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
Kids grow up quickly, the tech industry innovates rapidly, financial support fluctuates often, and societal norms are always changing.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025
Whiz, an autonomous vacuum sweeper, innovates the cleaning industry by automating tedious tasks for your team.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 June 2020
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
Kolja Brand is a leading art marketing expert and entrepreneur and innovates the art scene with his artist agency, Aurum Future.
—Kolja Brand, Forbes.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Studies show the brain consolidates ideas, makes connections and innovates during rest.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
Kids grow up quickly, the tech industry innovates rapidly, financial support fluctuates often, and societal norms are always changing.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025
Whiz, an autonomous vacuum sweeper, innovates the cleaning industry by automating tedious tasks for your team.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 June 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovates
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Goldschmied enters a partnership with Renzo Rosso and co-founds Diesel.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.—
Fabiola Sanchez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Quran establishes humanity’s role as Khalifahs (stewards) of the Earth.—
Mariam Amini,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The study does not demonstrate a complete chloride-ion battery but instead establishes a promising electrolyte platform that could support future battery development.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Guggenheim initiates Opus Genetics as buy Guggenheim said the stock has plenty of upside.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Josh Hart crashes the glass and initiates inside action far beyond his 6-foot-5 frame.—
Esfandiar Baraheni,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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At the same time, the restructuring of global trade systems creates a rare opportunity for Chinese fashion companies to move from followers within the global system to active co-builders of it.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
31 May 2026
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To complement this seamless collaboration, TextileGenesis introduces a vital layer of transparency and traceability to the garment production process.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The first and only person to appear on the video is Johnsen, who introduces himself as the only CFO the company has ever had.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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For every new drug that launches, nine candidates fail before completing the gauntlet of clinical trials necessary to win Food and Drug Administration approval.—
Tomas J. Philipson,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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Mindhouse Studios, the podcast arm of Louis Theroux’s Mindhouse, is producing, and the show launches on June 11.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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“Innovates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovates. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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