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
Turns out their brand has become very successful over the past few years, thanks to the quality of the juice and their drive to innovate.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
Huang said recently that years of U.S. restrictions on AI chip exports were a strategic misfire that cost Nvidia billions and handed Chinese rivals a powerful incentive to innovate.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 28 May 2025
The Trump administration’s cuts to federal agencies are undermining the United States’ ability to innovate, the driver of its economic growth.
—David G. Victor, Foreign Affairs, 28 May 2025
The company achieves outstanding results by empowering employees and franchise partners to innovate, take calculated risks and deliver exceptional results for customers.
—Newsweek Rankings, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
Huang said recently that years of U.S. restrictions on AI chip exports were a strategic misfire that cost Nvidia billions and handed Chinese rivals a powerful incentive to innovate.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 28 May 2025
The Trump administration’s cuts to federal agencies are undermining the United States’ ability to innovate, the driver of its economic growth.
—David G. Victor, Foreign Affairs, 28 May 2025
The company achieves outstanding results by empowering employees and franchise partners to innovate, take calculated risks and deliver exceptional results for customers.
—Newsweek Rankings, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovate
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In spite of his ability to carry the ball forward — a point of difference from his fellow midfielders — Willock has never quite established himself as integral, at least in part because of his struggles with injury.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The science transparency rule in the first Trump administration was intended to limit the EPA’s ability to consider epidemiologic studies like those that established the health harms from exposure to secondhand smoke and to PM2.5, fine particles often from pollution.—
H. Christopher Frey,
The Conversation,
5 June 2025
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El Salvador is still pioneering with its regulation around bitcoin, digital assets, and real-world assets, and if Panama finally enacts its own law and plan, other neighboring countries could feel compelled to do so.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Google pioneered and popularized AI features in its Pixel phones.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
30 May 2025
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Anthony Devlin/Press Association via AP What To Know The recall was initiated by Publix on May 9 and was classified by the FDA on June 3.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Key operational processes must at least be initiated during this stage.—
Davide Sartini,
Forbes.com,
3 June 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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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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Since the appointment of Miguel Cardoso at the end of last year, the Portuguese coach has introduced more defensive discipline and a greater focus on set pieces.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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These regulations introduced the filing of a new Form 708 to report these transfers-noncompliance subjects the recipients to significant penalties.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
7 June 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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Acosta’s other feats at HML include starting a foodie club and launching the school’s first-ever alumni association, which had its kickoff event earlier this month with over 100 in attendance, according to Acosta.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
30 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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Hedy Chang, who founded Attendance Works, a national nonprofit that seeks to combat chronic absenteeism in schools, says research has long shown that after-school programs can also improve student attendance during the school day, among other benefits.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
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 10 Jun. 2025.
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