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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
Studies show the brain consolidates ideas, makes connections and innovates during rest.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
Heavensake, led by Carl Hirschmann and Champagne master Régis Camus, innovates traditional sake by applying assemblage blending techniques.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 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
Studies show the brain consolidates ideas, makes connections and innovates during rest.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
Heavensake, led by Carl Hirschmann and Champagne master Régis Camus, innovates traditional sake by applying assemblage blending techniques.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 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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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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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.—
Garrett Haake,
NBC news,
22 Feb. 2026
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The county board establishes goals and priorities every year on which the superintendent is evaluated.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The system establishes operational standards through its three main functions that develop incentives while tracking performance and ensuring projects meet actual environmental requirements.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Wolfe initiates Rubrik as outperform Wolfe says the cybersecurity company is firing on all cylinders.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Russian drone incursions last year prompted Poland to formally invoke NATO's Article 4, which initiates official consultations among allies regarding a direct security threat.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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As Mars pushes against Jupiter, doing too much creates confusion.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The combination creates a vortex effect, which pulls hot ash, embers and debris into a spinning column.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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The latest version introduces many more enhancements than in recent years, including auto-payroll, better document management, employee self-onboarding, geolocation for Time and Attendance, and new health benefits integrations.—
Kathy Yakal,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2026
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The changes have been happening slowly at McDonald's restaurants across the nation — including Texas — as the fast-food giant's modernization plan introduces computerized kiosks where customers can order.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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As the federal health department launches a plan to wean patients off antidepressants, mental health advocates and psychiatrists say blaming the United States' mental health crisis on overmedicalization and overprescription of psychiatric medications is an inaccurate portrayal of a complex problem.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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The marketing launches at a time when football is about to take center stage again as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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“Innovates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovates. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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