reinvent
verb
re·in·vent
ˌrē-ən-ˈvent 
reinvented; reinventing; reinvents
1
: to make as if for the first time something already invented
reinvent the wheel
2
: to remake or redo completely
3
: to bring into use again
Examples of reinvent in a Sentence
The candidate promised to reinvent Social Security.
chefs who reinvent regional favorites using exotic ingredients
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Miu Miu reinvents the beach dressing of yesteryear: A graphic toweling coat, a sequin swim cap.
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Mark Holgate, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
The founder of Chipotle wants to reinvent lunch using robots.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 18 Apr. 2024
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Mark Holgate, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
The founder of Chipotle wants to reinvent lunch using robots.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 18 Apr. 2024
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reinvent
verb
re·in·vent
ˌrē-ən-ˈvent
1
: to make as if for the first time something already invented
reinvent the wheel
2
: to remake or redo completely
reinvented his musical style
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