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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
The 1973 oil shock forced Japan, then almost entirely dependent on cheap Middle Eastern oil, to reinvent its industrial model, Tanaka argues.
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Clay Chandler,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
Atzaró Agroturismo Hotel Arguably the first resort to cement Ibiza’s reputation as a world-class wellness destination, Atzaró Agroturismo Hotel has reinvented its approach to wellbeing with a focus on longevity.
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Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Fixing this problem does not require reinventing medicine.
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Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams,
STAT,
19 June 2026
Over the past decade, Osees have reinvented themselves as prog-metal warriors, hardcore agitators, and synth-punk freaks, investing each new permutation with the same degree of blitzkrieg aggression.
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Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
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Clay Chandler,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
Atzaró Agroturismo Hotel Arguably the first resort to cement Ibiza’s reputation as a world-class wellness destination, Atzaró Agroturismo Hotel has reinvented its approach to wellbeing with a focus on longevity.
—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Fixing this problem does not require reinventing medicine.
—
Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams,
STAT,
19 June 2026
Over the past decade, Osees have reinvented themselves as prog-metal warriors, hardcore agitators, and synth-punk freaks, investing each new permutation with the same degree of blitzkrieg aggression.
—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinvent
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This Mini Carey Crossbody Bag transforms from a crossbody bag to a clutch to a shoulder bag.
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New church Less than a generation later, the Protestant Reformation transformed Christianity, dividing Europe and spawning brutal violence.
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Businesses are betting on the World Cup, night markets and cultural events to revive Olvera Street.
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Trump administration backs Arizona rules blocked by courts Republicans are hoping to revive state voter registration laws in Arizona that lower courts said conflict with federal rules and suppress the vote.
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Companies that see meaningful value are nearly three times as likely to have redesigned their workflows first.
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The developer, Cal Coast, claims the city’s bureaucratic bottleneck delayed permits to redesign the site, leading to the collapse of a $68 million real estate deal.
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While no protest, demonstration, or amount of organizing can resurrect the dead, perhaps such actions can chart a new course.
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Like for instance when Arkansas decided to cut its tennis program last month, which was then resurrected by donors who came to their rescue at the last minute to keep the sport alive in Fayetteville.
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Trump has pushed Republicans in the Senate to eliminate or modify the filibuster to get the bill through, though Majority Leader John Thune has maintained Republicans don't have the votes to do so.
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McCarthy's duties have been modified and he's been transferred and replaced by NYPD Assistant Chief Melissa Eger, an NYPD spokesperson told CBS News.
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Study authors said their findings suggest that psilocybin-containing mushrooms could temporarily reactivate brain function in people with late-stage dementia, but more research is necessary.
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Purification sits at the heart of the protocol, with programs built to reactivate the body’s self-healing powers.
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But Matthew and his wife, Tessa Ortiz, plan to reclaim the word, in a sense, with their new bar and entertainment space, The Greenhorn Bar & Grill.
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As the wood is reclaimed, not two coffee tables are exactly alike and each piece of wood has natural variation for a unique and eclectic finish.
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Because wells in the region are large and close to one another, restarting production will require significant coordination across companies and countries to ensure consistent pressure across multiple wells.
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Awkward play here the last couple minutes, as play was stopped because of an injury, restarted, then stopped immediately for the break.
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“Reinvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinvent. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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