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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Leaders must continuously renew and reinvent their strategies to seize opportunities and stay ahead of the curve.
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Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Rarely has a coach in the modern era — on the men’s or women’s side — reinvented themselves with the same franchise after the end of one dynasty to rise to the top again.
—Matthew Coller, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Mango’s Tropical Café is, at its core, a legacy that became a cultural landmark, revitalized a city, and continues to reinvent what nightlife can mean.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
At launch, Ramp focused on reinventing the $2 trillion corporate and small-business credit card space, which American Express dominates, owning about a third of the sector.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
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Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Rarely has a coach in the modern era — on the men’s or women’s side — reinvented themselves with the same franchise after the end of one dynasty to rise to the top again.
—Matthew Coller, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Mango’s Tropical Café is, at its core, a legacy that became a cultural landmark, revitalized a city, and continues to reinvent what nightlife can mean.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
At launch, Ramp focused on reinventing the $2 trillion corporate and small-business credit card space, which American Express dominates, owning about a third of the sector.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Reinvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinvent. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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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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