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
Snow White even innovated the classic Disney strategy of keeping the hero’s hands clean by having the villain die accidentally, falling from a great height in the middle of a crescendo of evil laughter.
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Constance Grady, Vox, 21 Mar. 2025
His artistry isn’t bound by convention but driven by the freedom to innovate and connect on his own terms.
—Sara Ibrahim, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
The trends highlighted in this report—rising financial aid needs, increasing diversity, and regional variations in application growth—present challenges and opportunities for institutions willing to innovate and evolve.
—Scott White, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
After Midnight continues to innovate in the space of truly stupid games for its comedian contestants.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
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Constance Grady, Vox, 21 Mar. 2025
His artistry isn’t bound by convention but driven by the freedom to innovate and connect on his own terms.
—Sara Ibrahim, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
The trends highlighted in this report—rising financial aid needs, increasing diversity, and regional variations in application growth—present challenges and opportunities for institutions willing to innovate and evolve.
—Scott White, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
After Midnight continues to innovate in the space of truly stupid games for its comedian contestants.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovate
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Season 1 didn’t have a ton of mixing, but there was such a great conflict established between Armond and Shane.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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His pins along the boards not only gave his linemates time to change, but time for the next line to get on the ice and establish positioning to maintain presence in the offensive zone.—
Omar White,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Since then, conservationists have pioneered genetic studies on Atlantic sturgeon, demonstrating through the power of DNA that natal river – where an individual fish is born – and season of spawning are both important for distinguishing subpopulations within each regional group.—
Logan Kistler,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2025
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The brand pioneered active noise cancelling headphones, and has remained a pioneer in providing sonic peace to everyone that can afford the brand’s high-end products.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
18 Mar. 2025
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The recall, which was voluntarily initiated by Great Lakes Cheese, was initiated on Feb. 15, and has yet to be given a termination date.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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This alignment reflects a broader strategic shift initiated by New York Life CEO Craig DeSanto, who prioritized client and agent experience over a traditional product-centric focus.—
Peter High,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The project is also intended to contribute to maintaining existing forests and creating new ones.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
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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The Pillow Talk Soulmates Collection introduces two new products: the Pillow Talk Beauty Soulmates Face Palette and the Pillow Talk Love Effect Lipsticks.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Based on customer recommendations, starting April 27, the Panama Canal will introduce an option where LoTSA slots customers can request swaps and substitutions with each other.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Mar. 2025
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Israel launched massive airstrikes across Gaza early Tuesday, two months after the first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect.—
ForbesTV,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Apple didn’t launch its first wave of Apple Intelligence features until October, missing the iPhone 16’s September launch and coming months after rivals such as Google and Samsung began incorporating more AI tools into their phones.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Alon-Lee Green, the founding co-director of Standing Together, a progressive grassroots movement, told CNN that young people aren’t at fault for the extremist attitudes that are dividing wider Israeli society.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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That policy was targeted last year in a letter sent to Disney’s top brass by America First Legal Foundation, a conservative group founded by White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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Since Billboard instituted both the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global Excl U.S., Jackson has collected just two posthumous hits.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The guidance mirrors other measures instituted by the Trump administration to dictate how federal employees communicate with the public.—
Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovate. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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