reinventing

present participle of reinvent

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Recent Examples of reinventing Basically, instead of reinventing the entire robot, engineers can simply attach its main part to a tail of different sizes and lengths. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2026 Tassels, Everywhere The tassel, in all its forms, is one of the simplest ways to bring an Art Deco sensibility into your life without reinventing your wardrobe (or decor) from scratch. Alex Eagle, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026 Rather than reinventing the martini, Cygnet’s evolving hospitality programs, like the Martini Concierge, invite guests to appreciate how the smallest adjustments in aroma or garnish can reveal different dimensions of the same uncompromising spirit. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 This quintessential college campus from the 19th century is where a group of business, college and government leaders is working on the task of reinventing higher education for the 21st century. Jon Marcus, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026 However, reinventing Beethoven at the Bowl, doing so following Dudamel and with little rehearsal time, could easily become a fool’s errand. Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Malls, once anchored by department stores, are reinventing themselves as experience hubs—think escape rooms, arcades and bowling alleys, with small commerce areas tucked in alongside. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 More than 50 years later, artists are still covering and reinventing one of country music’s most recognizable songs. Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026 The main takeaway is that most companies are focusing on improving existing processes, rather than reinventing them with AI tools. Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinventing
Verb
  • This is related to the new trust economy that is transforming the way buying decisions are made.
    Michelle Mekky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • And Loving has a knack for flipping a switch on the field, transforming quickly from the eager, jovial rookie in the locker room into a powerful and violent man once the ball is snapped.
    Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Officials frame the shift as backing drug interdiction and border security, reviving Monroe Doctrine-era claims to dominance in the Americas while warning against growing Chinese influence in Latin America.
    Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Planning efforts surrounding the 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City have added new steam to longstanding conversations around reviving service — temporarily — on the Pioneer Line.
    Rose Evans September 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The approach is intended to keep competition alive and allow the Air Force to introduce improved autonomy without redesigning the aircraft.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
  • That means redesigning an interface can create an odd paradox.
    Mark Vena, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • American Horror Story will be resurrecting its beloved Coven this month.
    Loren Savini, Allure, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Smith was flat-out bad last season after playing good ball and resurrecting his career in Seattle.
    Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • That is reminiscent of cigarette manufacturers intentionally modifying chemical formulations, such as adding ammonia compounds, to enhance the speed and efficiency of nicotine absorption to maintain user addiction.
    Jonathan Caulkins, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Spano spent roughly 18 months and, by his own estimate, well into seven figures modifying his jet—an Embraer Phenom 300—to carry two camera systems and clear FAA certification.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Their findings conclude that restarting the facilities will cause no significant environmental harm.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Trump officials have delayed the most significant drinking water limits and scrapped a Biden-era effort to reduce PFAS in the wastewater of certain chemical manufacturers, restarting the regulatory process themselves.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • But putting the brakes on fearful predictions and reclaiming agency over a useful tech tool may be just as important, some researchers say.
    The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026
  • With Royce’s unexpected support and a community determined to keep her from disappearing beneath the weight of her responsibilities, Joy begins the difficult journey of reclaiming her identity.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The building, formally Building 13, is at the center of a long-running dispute over the character of development that is remaking the 388-acre campus.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • It’s gotten there by largely avoiding the trap of remaking the original story, in which an astronaut (Heston) crash-lands on a mysterious world in which apes are the dominant species and humans are subjugated, nonverbal creatures.
    Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Reinventing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinventing. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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