innovates

present tense third-person singular of innovate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of innovates The lethality of the Russian assaults on Kyiv in the past week displays the challenge Ukraine faces in protecting its capital as Russia innovates and steps up its attacks. Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 However, as the industry innovates with newer products such as high alcohol content beer or ready-to-drink cocktails, the efficacy of the categorical system continues to break down. Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 Denim’s adoption of hemp is an example of how the industry innovates for sustainability. 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
Verb
  • Jean-Marie Le Pen founds the far-right National Front, building it around anti-immigration and nationalist policies.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • Goldschmied enters a partnership with Renzo Rosso and co-founds Diesel.
    Maria Cristina Pavarini, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • Instead, the first 100 days are likely to be judged by whether the new president establishes credibility, assembles an effective governing team and demonstrates that campaign promises can evolve into a coherent governing strategy.
    Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The trailer establishes the film’s visual ambition through high-octane action sequences and production design that spans multiple geographical and temporal settings.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Under Turkish labor law, once an authorized union initiates a legal strike, active worker participation is required to complete the process.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Piper Sandler initiates CoreWeave as overweight Piper says the stock has plenty more room to run.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The contact with the hot metal creates steam that instantly breaks down and lifts baked-on grease and food debris.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This urban concentration creates hidden local impacts, including wildly uneven regional carbon emissions depending on whether the local grid relies on fossil fuels or green energy.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The campaign introduces the Arc, a new mid-rise jean with a barrel silhouette, alongside favorites like the High-Rise Wide Leg, Baggy Barrel and Low-Rise Baggy.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Misaligned execution introduces variability that compounds as organizations scale.
    Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The film follows Tom Adams (Fraser), an architect of the future who launches a historic expedition to Mars, positioning himself at the forefront of humanity’s next great frontier.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Apple has relied on retail employees to help staff major product launches for years.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Innovates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovates. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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