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
For its part, hair care company Davines (a branch of the Davines Group) has partnered with the Rodale Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to regenerative organic agriculture, in an effort to innovate and cultivate processes that enhance soil health and regeneration.
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Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 6 July 2025
As new roles emerge and workflows shift, one thing is clear—Black creatives must be empowered to innovate, disrupt, and redefine what’s possible in an AI-powered Hollywood.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 July 2025
To their credit, movie theaters have shown a willingness to innovate.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 2 July 2025
The brand, which was acquired by Swim USA in 2023, was innovating on materials ten years ago in ways that many other brands are still trying to chase today.
—Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 6 July 2025
As new roles emerge and workflows shift, one thing is clear—Black creatives must be empowered to innovate, disrupt, and redefine what’s possible in an AI-powered Hollywood.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 July 2025
To their credit, movie theaters have shown a willingness to innovate.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 2 July 2025
The brand, which was acquired by Swim USA in 2023, was innovating on materials ten years ago in ways that many other brands are still trying to chase today.
—Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovate
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Not long before the end, the daring writer-director introduces an idea that should have been established from the jump: As a child, Seti struggled with a speech impediment.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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The main character of an upcoming DC Universe movie, Kara is the extraterrestrial cousin to Superman, rightful owner of the wily super-dog Krypto — and, as the Man of Steel and his robot friend Four (voiced by Alan Tudyk) establish, a party animal.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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At Evans High School, Children’s Home Society of Florida and the University of Central Florida pioneered the state’s first Community Partnership School in 2012.—
Andry Sweet,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Thorium was pioneered in America decades ago, but has been taken up by China to great success.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Autonomous Decision Making Agents can initiate nudges, recommend remediation or enroll users into adaptive coaching paths without needing admin intervention—saving time and scaling response. 4.—
Uzair Ahmed,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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During the 19th century, the U.S. initiated three wars against the Seminoles in Florida.—
Daniel S. Murphree,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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The tombs were called Polish pyramids or the beds of giants, according to the Facebook post, and were created by members of the Funnel Beaker culture in the Stone Age.—
Irene Wright
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Jobs created by Panasonic are expected to have an impact on the housing demand in the small town of 6,500 people.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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Turner spoke to reporters in Las Vegas Saturday when he was officially introduced as a member of the Bucks.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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The possibility of ostomy surgery was introduced later, after exhausting all other treatment options.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Associated Press 'Catastrophic' Texas Flooding Triggers Massive Rescue Response Earlier on Friday, search teams launched urgent boat and helicopter rescues amid fast-moving waters that overwhelmed communities along the Guadalupe River.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Nicole Yelland launched La Reina, a new athletic shoe, with profits benefiting the Hispanic Organization of Mortgage Experts (HOME).—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
5 July 2025
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And even Silicon Valley founded companies believe that Europe has a big role to play.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The American Colonization Society (ACS), founded in 1819, reached its zenith of support by the 1850s.—
Time,
Time,
14 July 2025
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After the acquisition, Nordstrom pushed to expand the service yet to contain costs, instituted a $25 at-home try-on fee and shortened the return window, negatively impacting what male customers had come to expect.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Many state workers remember when former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger instituted mandatory furloughs on several occasions.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovate. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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