as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
innovated a new system for filing books that dramatically improved efficiency in libraries
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Recent Examples of innovate
This is not to discount the opportunities to innovate but rather to reinforce the importance of understanding the structure of the market and the system into which one is selling.
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Mark Francis, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The Dragon line innovated the use of multiple subwoofers, last year upgrading eight-inch options with 12-inch subs, creating gut-quivering levels of deep bass to complement the superior sound from the massive (over 58-inches long) stainless-steel soundbar.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
With successful exits, new entrants and ways to continue innovating, the category isn’t expected to slow down any time soon.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
The works also showcase several techniques that are innovating in horology, such as Longwy enamel on faience and wood micro-marquetry – this year gracing a dome table clock for the first time.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Mark Francis, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The Dragon line innovated the use of multiple subwoofers, last year upgrading eight-inch options with 12-inch subs, creating gut-quivering levels of deep bass to complement the superior sound from the massive (over 58-inches long) stainless-steel soundbar.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
With successful exits, new entrants and ways to continue innovating, the category isn’t expected to slow down any time soon.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
The works also showcase several techniques that are innovating in horology, such as Longwy enamel on faience and wood micro-marquetry – this year gracing a dome table clock for the first time.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovate
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Regional hubs have been established in North America, China, France, Sweden, and Spain to cover the specific requirements and automotive regulations of the respective countries.—
Jeanette Rohr,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Metcalf's family has also established a fundraiser for their expenses, which has raised nearly $250,000 on GoFundMe since April 2.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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While compelling products and retailers pioneering frictionless customer experiences usually drive customer behavioral changes, these changes take time to materialize and are high-risk bets.—
Vinod Sivagnanam,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Using grand feu enamel to simulate drips of nail polish has to be a first in high watchmaking, and who but a high-fashion brand to pioneer the art form?—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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In severe weather conditions, forcing or lift mechanisms, such as a cold front, dry line, or terrain, are needed to trigger rising air and initiate thunderstorm development.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2025
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Cunha thrives in dropping deep — sometimes all the way into his own half — and initiating moves like the one below against Southampton from last November.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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The crisis has created a surge in patriotism among Canadians, with many in the country feeling that Carney is the best person to lead the country at the moment.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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Rolex introduced a new collection, the Land-Dweller, and Piaget introduced a new ladies’ collection, the Sixtie.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some of the members were introduced with nicknames, including Belle (who wore makeup associated with Latina stereotypes) as Lil Taco Belle, Natty as NT and Haneul as Bob Sky.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In recent years, films that were launched at Cannes have increasingly found themselves in the Oscar hunt.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Since it was launched by former President George W. Bush in 2003, PEPFAR has saved 25 million lives globally, supported 7 million orphans and vulnerable children, and enabled 5.5 million babies to be born HIV-free, according to the U.S. State Department.—
Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen Akambase,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The state also set up a separate fundraising arm for the program, The Hope Florida Foundation, whose officers include lobbyists for Walgreens and Koch Industries, the massive private corporation founded by the conservative mega-donor Koch brothers.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Verma Foundation, founded by Fox 5 New York News anchor and cancer survivor Natasha Verma, will be the charity partner for the LIM Fashion Show for the second consecutive year.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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The big picture: Trump instituted sweeping tariffs in an attempt to reorder the global economy, but economists and U.S. allies have said his plan could lead to a recession.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump instituted 10% tariffs across all countries last Saturday.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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