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innovated a new system for filing books that dramatically improved efficiency in libraries
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Recent Examples of innovating
That part of it is always fascinating, ’cause these guys were innovating in completely unregulated areas.
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Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 11 June 2026
Georgia Tech researchers and Zoo Atlanta are innovating technology to keep elephants healthy and sharp.
—Monique John, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The supplemental retirement income landscape is consistently innovating and evolving.
—Jim Hebets, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
While future research is needed to further validate this emerging method, the authors have contributed to advancements in how this science is conducted, innovating research methods that will help scholars study the past with greater accuracy.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Ulta Beauty’s Lauren Brindley also touched on the importance of not just innovating — but innovating on multiple fronts, and fast.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
California must lead the world by innovating responsibly, which means utilizing AI to modernize broken government systems, like speeding up permit reviews, while investing heavily in statewide digital literacy and retraining programs.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
People were finding hope, connecting with one another and innovating new approaches to HIV prevention and treatment.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
The industry is booming, with American and European breeders refining bloodlines and innovating new color patterns to meet growing demand.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 11 June 2026
Georgia Tech researchers and Zoo Atlanta are innovating technology to keep elephants healthy and sharp.
—Monique John, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The supplemental retirement income landscape is consistently innovating and evolving.
—Jim Hebets, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
While future research is needed to further validate this emerging method, the authors have contributed to advancements in how this science is conducted, innovating research methods that will help scholars study the past with greater accuracy.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Ulta Beauty’s Lauren Brindley also touched on the importance of not just innovating — but innovating on multiple fronts, and fast.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
California must lead the world by innovating responsibly, which means utilizing AI to modernize broken government systems, like speeding up permit reviews, while investing heavily in statewide digital literacy and retraining programs.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
People were finding hope, connecting with one another and innovating new approaches to HIV prevention and treatment.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
The industry is booming, with American and European breeders refining bloodlines and innovating new color patterns to meet growing demand.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovating
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Charged with establishing the firm as one of the more disruptive in the SE.—
Dean Trevelino,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The Geneva Accords of 1954, the international agreements that ended the First Indochina War, divided Vietnam by establishing the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), running north of the Bến Hải River.—
Pavlo Fedykovych,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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The city’s founding mayor was Shirley Gibson, a Black activist who helped to push for incorporation.—
Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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For five years, until 2020, Willie was the founding creative director of Ilham Gallery, a modern and contemporary art gallery in Kuala Lumpur.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
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By pioneering reusable boosters that can land autonomously, the company slashed launch costs and ramped up its launch cadence—suddenly making low earth orbit more accessible to a broad range of customers.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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By pioneering reusable rocket technology, SpaceX has systematically collapsed the cost of reaching orbit.—
Alexandra Vidyuk,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The Fairmont draws a diverse crowd—from business travelers to couples celebrating anniversaries, to casual visitors—creating a lively but laid-back atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Following the death of legendary entertainer, journalist and humanitarian Will Rogers in 1935, the roadway was designated the Will Rogers Memorial Highway, creating a lasting connection between Santa Monica and Rogers’ hometown of Claremore, Oklahoma.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Alvarado might have gotten away with some hard contact when initiating the box out, but Wembanyama may have gotten away with a flagrant foul after wrapping both of his arms near Alvarado's neck and tossing him like a rag doll.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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The judge criticized Saenz for initiating some of the phone calls and not immediately hanging up when her son called, but did not hold her in contempt.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Engineers reached these figures by introducing a high-loading cathode with an areal capacity of 8mAh/cm2 into the company’s proprietary Solid Composite Electrolyte.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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For 90 years, Baker's has stayed true to form, allowing musicians to showcase their talents while introducing audiences to new sounds.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Maltin credits Shalit for launching his own career.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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By Bailey Lipschultz, Bloomberg SpaceX has made history with the biggest-ever IPO, launching it into the top ranks of the largest public companies and putting founder Elon Musk on the verge of becoming the world’s first trillionaire.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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“Innovating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovating. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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