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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
Madonna has been the queen of the dance floor since the '80s, and many of her earliest career-defining smashes were inspired by producers and musicians innovating in clubs.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 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
That’s left some companies to advance a philosophy of innovating as quickly as possible, while others have moved more cautiously, mindful of potential social harms.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
But his senseless death has informed the thinking of today’s law enforcement leaders, who are working, strategizing and innovating to try to prevent such tragedies from happening again.
—Andrew S. Boutros, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
How Nike defines the industry On top of innovating for track and field athletes, Bowerman’s work led to technological adaptations in sporting gear that can be seen across disciplines.
—Hannarose McGuinness, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
This is the originator that’s still innovating.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
Fox News climbed to the top of the ratings heap by innovating in terms of not only content but business strategies as well.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 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
That’s left some companies to advance a philosophy of innovating as quickly as possible, while others have moved more cautiously, mindful of potential social harms.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
But his senseless death has informed the thinking of today’s law enforcement leaders, who are working, strategizing and innovating to try to prevent such tragedies from happening again.
—Andrew S. Boutros, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
How Nike defines the industry On top of innovating for track and field athletes, Bowerman’s work led to technological adaptations in sporting gear that can be seen across disciplines.
—Hannarose McGuinness, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
This is the originator that’s still innovating.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
Fox News climbed to the top of the ratings heap by innovating in terms of not only content but business strategies as well.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovating
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To scale effectively, organizations often benefit from standardizing their foundations by establishing consistent frameworks for data modeling, pipeline design and testing—helping reduce friction while improving delivery velocity.—
Prashanthi Kolluru,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a strategic public-private partnership.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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There, surrounded by armed soldiers, the founding documents were reverentially carried up the thirty-nine steps, passing through another cordon of servicewomen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Hamas, whose founding charter calls for armed resistance against Israel, has been reluctant to give up its arsenal, including rockets, anti-tank missiles, and explosives.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The screenplay is adapted from short stories by Ajeet Cour, an influential and pioneering feminist voice in modern Punjabi literature.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The grounds, sculpted by pioneering landscape designer Thomas Church, include numerous terraces, patios, and decks.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The letter, sent Friday, comes amid a high-stakes legal battle currently playing out in an Oakland federal courtroom between onetime partners Altman and Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, who in 2015 co-founded the AI company best known for creating ChatGPT.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Crew members responded to the incident, initiating a search effort after the man plunged into the water, according to the cruise line.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The officers also were accused of failing to get authorization for the chase from a supervisor, and for initiating the chase in an unmarked squad car when CPD policy requires marked police cars to lead any vehicle pursuits.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, enabling new levels of efficiency while introducing important considerations around accuracy, oversight, and risk.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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His father was a machinery salesman who is sometimes credited with introducing the gasoline engine to north Arkansas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2026
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The upholstered frame is soft and durable—my kids have already put it through the ringer, bumping into it, launching themselves off of it, and using the cushions to build forts.—
Meg Kernahan,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
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But according to Reilly, Varda and SpaceX are currently the only companies capable of launching experiments into orbit that don’t need to be operated by astronauts.—
Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Innovating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovating. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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