innovating

verb

present participle of innovate
as in establishing
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 innovating Gray’s innovating new methodologies for digital effects is second-to-none. — Geoffrey Bunting, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2026 This bifurcated software environment is unfair not only to patients but also to medical device manufacturers, who are subject to regulations and review timelines that prevent them from innovating at the same pace and scale. — Dana P. Goldman, STAT, 4 Aug. 2026 In agriculture, Sabanto Tractors is innovating by converting existing farm equipment into autonomous machines, offering a cost-effective solution for farmers addressing labor shortages. — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 This is Toyota playing catch-up rather than innovating, though. — New Atlas, 20 July 2026 Like, how much of this is Musk doing stuff, inventing stuff, innovating stuff? — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026 That part of it is always fascinating, ’cause these guys were innovating in completely unregulated areas. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovating
  1. establishing
  2. founding
  3. pioneering
  4. creating
  5. initiating
  6. introducing
  7. launching
Verb
  • Plants will spend a portion of this window simply establishing their root systems before even attempting production.
    — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Those purveyors would handle all sourcing, hiring, and merchandising, and most of all, be responsible, in collaboration with the EDC, for establishing the 30% discounts.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of establishing
Verb
  • When Yale and Connecticut Children’s announced closure of their gender clinics, Mel Cordner, founding director of the LGBTQ youth organization Q Plus, said that gender-affirming care has been proven to save lives.
    — Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Her appointment in 2020 formally brought the fourth generation of the founding family into the company’s creative leadership.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of founding
Verb
  • Beijing, in other words, is pioneering a kind of statecraft that privileges quiet, subnational capture over big, flashy projects.
    — Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The journey unfolds across eight immersive rooms, with each one exploring facets of Garcia’s life and artistry, from the formative San Francisco years to pioneering work in sound technology and visual art.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of pioneering
Verb
  • That means strengthening the connection between our clubs and their communities, creating unforgettable experiences for fans, and making sure the excitement generated this summer becomes lasting momentum for Major League Soccer.
    — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • That entailed creating a sizzle reel with a lot of flashy effects in hopes of convincing Universal to get behind the new budget and schedule.
    — Geoffrey Bunting, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of creating
Verb
  • Both partners should share responsibility for initiating connection and creating the conditions where desire can develop.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The debt collector should negotiate with the debtor prior to initiating a lawsuit.
    — Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of initiating
Verb
  • Eight years after introducing its first folding phone, the tech giant believes advances in design, portability and productivity can help transform what was once a niche category into a compelling alternative to traditional smartphones.
    — Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
  • It’s primarily remembered for both introducing the world to James Gunn, who wrote the script and served as associate director.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of introducing
Verb
  • The two countries struck a memorandum of understanding in June aimed at halting the conflict, restoring shipping traffic, launching negotiations over Iran's nuclear program and eventually loosening sanctions on Iran.
    — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This year, the company lit Chinese social media on fire by launching GD01, an over 3-meter tall, transformable robot that can carry a human pilot in its cockpit—priced from $650,000.
    — Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of launching

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