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
The series travels around the land now known as the United States, meeting tribal stewards keeping ancient traditions alive, Native chefs innovating for 21st-century palates, and historians whose research attempts to recover recipes lost long ago.
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Katie Rife, EW.com, 11 May 2025
While the Armed Forces of Ukraine have continuously innovated with drone warfare to strike Russian targets beyond the borders, air defense provided by the U.S. and heavy munitions, like long-range missiles, are critical to the country’s defense.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 10 May 2025
Payoneer has seen accelerating digital adoption by consumers, especially in emerging markets, while the pace of digitization of payments accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic as commerce became more digital and as marketplaces continued to evolve and innovate.
—Jack McCullough, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
He is celebrated for his chillingly intelligent and captivating promos, his masterful understanding of ring psychology, and for innovating the iconic DDT finishing maneuver.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
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Katie Rife, EW.com, 11 May 2025
While the Armed Forces of Ukraine have continuously innovated with drone warfare to strike Russian targets beyond the borders, air defense provided by the U.S. and heavy munitions, like long-range missiles, are critical to the country’s defense.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 10 May 2025
Payoneer has seen accelerating digital adoption by consumers, especially in emerging markets, while the pace of digitization of payments accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic as commerce became more digital and as marketplaces continued to evolve and innovate.
—Jack McCullough, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
He is celebrated for his chillingly intelligent and captivating promos, his masterful understanding of ring psychology, and for innovating the iconic DDT finishing maneuver.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovate
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Along with Cepeda, Jenkins established the boutique production company Resurgent Pictures in 2022.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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On the ground floor there is also a window display dedicated to its signature web motif in green/red/green and in blue/red/blue established in the mid-1950s.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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The garden features pioneering plants that thrive in harsh environments, representing the potential for growth and hope for the future.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Citizen launched the first titanium timepiece 55 years ago and pioneered battery-free technology nearly 50 years ago.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
16 May 2025
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Casas said that any such accusations would still require further investigation, but that such information could potentially initiate probable cause.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Three months into a boycott initiated in response to Target’s decision to roll back its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, the retailer has reported a decline in sales and profits.—
Timeka Tounsel,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Ronaldo’s post on social media on Monday, when Al Nassr played the final match of their season, then created more conversation.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Defense created easy offense and in the halfcourt, the ball skipped around.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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By introducing two obligatory pit stops, so the thinking went, teams would have to get creative with their strategy and liven up an event that has often felt too predictable of late.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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If the states are calling for term limits Congress should have the courage to act and introduce a bill to make term limits a reality without waiting for a convention.—
Avery Padraic Kerrigan,
Hartford Courant,
26 May 2025
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Today's results mirrored those of Starship Flight 7, which launched on Jan. 16.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
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The misleading claims come as the Trump administration has launched a push for mass deregulation of the American economy, with plans to rapidly undo hundreds of rules on clean air and water, food safety, labor protections, finance, health care, telecommunications and more.—
Coral Davenport,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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To help catalyze this vision, Mani founded Jagriti Yatra in 2008.—
Robert C. Wolcott,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The organization, which was founded specifically to challenge changes to Scotland’s Gender Recognition Act, reportedly received £70,000 (roughly $88,200) worth of donations from Rowling herself in 2024.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
27 May 2025
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Administration officials have been using that rationale to pressure schools to institute wide policy changes that university officials say infringe on free speech and their academic missions.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2025
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Still, the California universities — anticipating less federal support overall — have recently instituted hiring freezes and budget cuts.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovate. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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