INNOVATING Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

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 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 Andy Rodgers, based in Dubai, has joined Semafor from Bloomberg Media as Executive Director for Marketing & Business Development and will be focused on incubating new partnerships with leading institutions and organizations across the region and innovating new digital and convening products. —

Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026 In the early 20th century, home cooks were innovating and creating with new-to-them ingredients that were popping up in grocery stores and cookbooks. —

Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026

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His first year has been one of adjustment, centered on establishing himself in the role and turning his American roots into assets, along with his time in Latin America.

— Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Even so, the coincidence feels like an anointing, long overdue for someone who has spent decades in just about every beloved franchise, quietly establishing himself as the most important—or at least prolific—person in genre entertainment.

— James Grebey, Time, 8 May 2026