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as in transforming
to make significant changes or improvements to (something)
We are striving to reinvent our business model.
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as in reviving
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 reinventing
Once land plants, seagrasses staged one of evolution’s boldest reversals — returning to the ocean and reinventing their biology to thrive beneath the waves.
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David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
None of these ideas require reinventing Chicago.
—Liam Stanton, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Evolutionary importance and modern life While the appendix has an interesting past, with evolution continually reinventing it, its modern importance is modest at best.
—Lilia Goncharova, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Now, many are reinventing the experience economy on their own terms, finding ways to get the big-festival fun without dipping into retirement.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
If you’re not drawn to crops, try reinventing a classic leather bomber jacket in a trending spring color like lavender, pistachio green, or even a splashy teal.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Despite some bad publicity about its dwindling tourists, Las Vegas keeps reinventing and reinvesting in itself.
—Roger Kisby, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Hello Kitty and Friends collection, reinventing an array of Melissa silhouettes.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
For Fall/Winter 2026-2027, designers embraced the fabric’s versatility, reinventing it with dark washes, sustainable sources, nostalgia and whimsical motifs.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
None of these ideas require reinventing Chicago.
—Liam Stanton, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Evolutionary importance and modern life While the appendix has an interesting past, with evolution continually reinventing it, its modern importance is modest at best.
—Lilia Goncharova, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Now, many are reinventing the experience economy on their own terms, finding ways to get the big-festival fun without dipping into retirement.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
If you’re not drawn to crops, try reinventing a classic leather bomber jacket in a trending spring color like lavender, pistachio green, or even a splashy teal.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Despite some bad publicity about its dwindling tourists, Las Vegas keeps reinventing and reinvesting in itself.
—Roger Kisby, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Hello Kitty and Friends collection, reinventing an array of Melissa silhouettes.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
For Fall/Winter 2026-2027, designers embraced the fabric’s versatility, reinventing it with dark washes, sustainable sources, nostalgia and whimsical motifs.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinventing
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But the market wasn’t long for Sacramento thereafter, with a new owner transforming the building into offices a few years later.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The core of White’s framework lies in transforming data into narrative.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Several organizations said during a Capitol Hill briefing last week that reviving the Congressional Nigeria Caucus — which went dormant several years ago — was their primary legislative goal.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Love guested on Corgan’s podcast, The Magnificent Others, and reviving Woodstock ’94–era beef seemed as good a thing to talk about as that Hole reunion Love keeps edging us with.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2026
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That part of the plan includes improving 40 miles of summer trails and 10 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and redesigning two trailheads that will encourage more people to recreate in the White River National Forest.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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Students in the class this semester are redesigning the AI agent to smooth out some kinks, and Ipeirotis plans to use it in all his future classes.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Americans need rebalancing — without resurrecting government bullying or Hollywood propagandizing.—
Gil Troy,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In a state known globally as ground zero for whiskey and bourbon, two Tennessee distilleries are resurrecting absinthe as a modern go-to spirit for curious palates and cocktail enthusiasts.—
David Cook,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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At Tuesday’s meeting, Stillwell was unable to secure sufficient support for a moratorium on data centers in Sugar Grove, but the board did find some consensus on establishing zoning changes while the village looks at modifying its existing regulations.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Parents are paying attention For parents facing accusations of irresponsible gun practices, the potential loss of custody should provide a strong incentive for modifying their gun behavior.—
Marcia Zug,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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China appears to be restarting its purchases of US oil and gas as the Iran war disrupts shipments from the Middle East.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The company was still under an injunction from a federal judge to give notice to the court and wait 10 days before restarting pipeline operations.—
Rachel Nostrant,
Houston Chronicle,
25 Mar. 2026
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Nonpartisan election forecasters give Democrats a slight edge to flip the competitive seat that the party considers critical to reclaiming the House in the midterms.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2026
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What’s driving the surge Life transitions in your 40s and 50s — empty nests, divorce, career pivots or simply reclaiming personal freedom — are sparking the desire to travel solo.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Spurred by drought, what was once grassland is remaking itself into a shrub desert.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Sorensen and new chief executive officer Mike Doustdar have had just months to start remaking Novo as a more aggressive and fast-moving company, but investors point to two recent missteps.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Reinventing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinventing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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