INNOVATES Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

innovates

verb

present tense third-person singular of innovate

as in founds

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 innovates 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

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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
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