innovating

present participle of innovate

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Recent Examples of innovating Project speed is paramount, with companies like Crusoe innovating to overcome supply chain delays. John Werner, Forbes.com, 19 June 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 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 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 Ukraine’s robust defense industry is innovating more quickly and effectively than that of Russia and its allies. Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2025 State Senator Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, urged the departments to keep innovating on the research front, to counter cuts made on the federal level. Kate Wolffe, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovating
Verb
  • Netanyahu said that Israel is allowing the Lebanese army to begin preparing to take control of territory, while the Israeli military is establishing two pilot zones.
    Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
  • The Gateway space station planned for lunar orbit was also canceled in favor of a stronger focus on establishing a base on the moon's surface.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The suit involved not only the church but founding Pastor Robert Morris and former elder Steve Dulin.
    Giles Hudson, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • This recognition contradicted almost two centuries of Colonial practice, making it among the most radical achievements of the founding era.
    Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Cannes premieres from Romeria to Drunken Noodles to The Wave join witchy CAMP and State of Firsts, a documentary on Sarah McBride’s pioneering campaign to become the first transgender person elected to Congress, on the art house circuit.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 June 2026
  • Tando exemplifies Africa's pioneering spirit in building real-world Bitcoin utility, bypassing traditional financial hurdles with low fees and no KYC.
    Abubakar Nur Khalil, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Antiques mix with more contemporary wallpapers and fabrics, creating a comfortably eclectic vibe.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Some of the smoke may stay higher in the sky, creating a milky or hazy appearance.
    Joe Ruch, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • The ceiling of this roster is one where Flagg has the ball in his hands, initiating the offense as a point forward.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2026
  • The United States and Iran signed an initial agreement to end the war on Wednesday, initiating a 60-day negotiation period between both countries to reach a final deal.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Steve made a conscious effort to care for Holden by introducing him to his family and staying in touch often.
    Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
  • Bessent and Hassett have also mused publicly about introducing a new requirement that candidates for regional Fed presidencies must have lived in that district for at least three years.
    Jonnelle Marte, Fortune, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Since launching his menswear brand in 2015, the Mexican American designer casts the same key models repeatedly, such as Shaid Anaya, who takes breaks from his regular job as a construction workers to walk his shows.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
  • After launching the reunion with a surprise show in Portland, Oregon, last night, Tucker and Sawyer have lined up an itinerary that includes shows at New York’s Bowery Ballroom and Chicago’s Empty Bottle.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026

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“Innovating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovating. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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