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as in to transform
to make significant changes or improvements to (something)
We are striving to reinvent our business model.
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as in to revive
to bring (something) into use again in a new way
Later in her career, she reinvented herself as a singer/songwriter.
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Recent Examples of reinvent
Meanwhile, American automakers have scrambled to reinvent their EV manufacturing to better compete with affordable Chinese EVs.
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Justin Worland, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Have fun and relish the fact that a garden can always be replanted and reinvented, so there’s no fear of getting it wrong.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Yet here and there, in communities across the country, newspapers are reinventing themselves.
—Dan Kennedy, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
Not every show needs to reinvent and revolutionize Broadway.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
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Justin Worland, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Have fun and relish the fact that a garden can always be replanted and reinvented, so there’s no fear of getting it wrong.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Yet here and there, in communities across the country, newspapers are reinventing themselves.
—Dan Kennedy, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
Not every show needs to reinvent and revolutionize Broadway.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinvent
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Since the late 1980s, South Korea has transformed into a robust democracy, with regular protests, free speech, fair elections and peaceful transfers of power.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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His aim is to enhance and prolong the existential beauty of flowers by transforming them into artistic expressions and unique works of art.—
Kelly Wetherille,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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A week after reviving her Prince routine to honor fans during a meet at Minnesota, Chiles seamlessly transitioned back at Pauley Pavilion to her energetic routine set to a medley of hits by icons Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder and Tina Turner.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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While hair oils and sprays can temporarily revive dull strands, glosses and glazes are best for a long-lasting finish.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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The film was previously launched with a different title and cast in 2023 and has since been revamped and redesigned.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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Features in the six-bedroom, 9,000-square-foot condo, which was redesigned by Wheeler Kearns Architects, include eight full bathrooms, three half bathrooms and 7-inch-wide-plank European white oak floors.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is resurrecting a major busway project and three bike lane overhauls that were pulled by the Adams administration.—
Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Aaron and Lisa Gibson have teamed up with Freddy and Dawn Harth to resurrect the business.—
Jeff Elkins,
Oklahoman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Razi Mohiuddin, who founded WVMA in 2007, is helping the Los Gatos mosque modify its existing conditional use permit with the town.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The rezoning plan modifies land use rules to allow for taller, denser development.—
Elle McLogan,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Should residents reactivate their autopay, the full amount due on their account will be withdrawn from their bank account.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
16 Jan. 2026
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Avoid extreme stretches that can reactivate nervous system protection.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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With the department only allowing strays to be held for up to 72 hours for owners to reclaim them, animal nonprofit Kerrville Pets Alive and Kerr County Animal Services began reaching out to other animal service organizations for help.—
Lesdy Hernandez,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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By publicly reclaiming her identity, Pelicot sparked a global reckoning about rape culture, consent and accountability.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Landowners restarted the application process in October.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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Eventually, the players — including Vinicius Jr — returned to the pitch and play restarted after almost 10 minutes.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Reinvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinvent. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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