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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
Stanley may have more than a century of history under its company belt, but that doesn't mean the famous tumbler maker is done innovating on the classics.
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Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Modern jean-makers like to play with shape, innovating by combining two types of jean styles together.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Changemakers defy the odds by taking novel approaches to old business problems and identifying new business opportunities — women who are succeeding, innovating and driving change at their organizations and beyond.
—Cnbc.com Staff, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Even if this succeeds, deploying innovating technology requires a specialized workforce.
—Daniel Torrent, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
Best New Toys for Toddlers and Preschoolers While this age group isn’t super into trends just yet, that doesn’t mean the toy industry isn’t innovating.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
As Lockheed Martin pointed out, its new AI system builds on its previous work focused on innovating to meet the F-35 warfighter’s real-time needs.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
There are few, if any, people who know more about Irish dancing than Howard, who has been at it, performing, pioneering and innovating, for most of his life.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
His first album for Fania, El Malo, began a storied career innovating salsa music and fusing it with New York’s jazz and funk scenes.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2026
Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Modern jean-makers like to play with shape, innovating by combining two types of jean styles together.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Changemakers defy the odds by taking novel approaches to old business problems and identifying new business opportunities — women who are succeeding, innovating and driving change at their organizations and beyond.
—Cnbc.com Staff, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Even if this succeeds, deploying innovating technology requires a specialized workforce.
—Daniel Torrent, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
Best New Toys for Toddlers and Preschoolers While this age group isn’t super into trends just yet, that doesn’t mean the toy industry isn’t innovating.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
As Lockheed Martin pointed out, its new AI system builds on its previous work focused on innovating to meet the F-35 warfighter’s real-time needs.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
There are few, if any, people who know more about Irish dancing than Howard, who has been at it, performing, pioneering and innovating, for most of his life.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
His first album for Fania, El Malo, began a storied career innovating salsa music and fusing it with New York’s jazz and funk scenes.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovating
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Once ensconced in California after establishing himself as a Silicon Valley tech executive, Hilton hosted the Fox News Sunday night show, The Next Revolution.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Truck accidents involve intricate federal regulations such as FMCSA hours-of-service requirements, so understand that electronic logging device records can become critical evidence in establishing fault.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2026
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The management team led by founding CEO Occhipinti, who retains a 49% stake, will remain in place to ensure continuity, and help field strategic partnerships and European synergies.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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Republicans have largely used the Bears’ consideration of an incentive package to move the founding NFL franchise to Hammond as a way to try to mock Pritzker’s policies for losing business to other states.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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In April 2022, Sherpa Hospitality joined hands with the Shinta Mani hotel brand, helmed by the pioneering hotel architect Bill Bensley, to redevelop the property as a luxury boutique resort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Her Aunt June married into one of Seattle’s pioneering Black families, the Whites.—
Sarah Dewberry,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Standard sensors like cameras and lidar often fail in heavy rain, thick fog, or low light, creating dangerous blind spots.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Countries like Australia are enforcing social media bans for people under age 16, while Meta is currently on trial for claims of intentionally creating an addictive environment for children on its platforms.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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But if MiniMax’s AI leadership grows faster than currently expected, the stock could climb even higher, to at least 1380 HKD, the UBS analysts said in their report initiating research coverage of the company.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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Before the fourth period, Lawrence had been held to just one point but was still the floor general initiating the offense for Allen.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
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While rooted in simplicity, the brand hasn't shied away from the occasional avant-garde shift, introducing vibrant hues and bold accents over time.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Some of the changes mirror what the organization suggested to the Pentagon in January, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge, introducing a Military Service merit badge and waiving registration fees for the children of military personnel.—
Jamie Stengle,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Born in 1934 in the northern Italian town of Piacenza, Armani entered fashion almost by accident, first working as a window dresser at Milan’s La Rinascente before launching his own label with partner Sergio Galeotti in 1975.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2026
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Paul Hennesy/Anadolu via Getty Images The Artemis III mission, which had been expected to land astronauts near the moon's south pole in 2028, now will be redefined and rescheduled — launching in 2027 but not to the moon, Isaacman said.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Innovating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovating. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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