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as in to transform
to make significant changes or improvements to (something)
We are striving to reinvent our business model.
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as in to revive
to bring (something) into use again in a new way
Later in her career, she reinvented herself as a singer/songwriter.
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Recent Examples of reinvent
This observation came after months of reinventing the menu and space at 4864 Brownsboro Road, formerly home to Anoosh Bistro, which was run by legendary Louisville chef Anoosh Shariat, who died in Oct. 2024 following a multi-year battle with cancer.
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Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Yet, Raw Dawg, resilient as ever, has reinvented itself.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
An effort to reinvent the region’s approach to homelessness and housing has divided the Sacramento City Council, with multiple members in support and the mayor pushing back.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
Processes didn’t have to be reinvented with every new hire, and employees gained confidence more quickly.
—Andrey Shelokovskiy, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Yet, Raw Dawg, resilient as ever, has reinvented itself.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
An effort to reinvent the region’s approach to homelessness and housing has divided the Sacramento City Council, with multiple members in support and the mayor pushing back.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
Processes didn’t have to be reinvented with every new hire, and employees gained confidence more quickly.
—Andrey Shelokovskiy, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinvent
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The new formula starts as a lightweight cream, then transforms into a fine mist for even, weightless application.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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This method transforms what could be a tough cut of meat into a tangy, tender bite.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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The Brazilian famously walked to the site of Donnelly’s accident at Jerez and watched as the rescue teams fought to revive him on the track.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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Weeks after the deal was announced, many Penn faculty members remain in limbo, unsure about which grants have been revived.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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In response, family offices are redesigning reward architecture.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The pockets have also been redesigned to be more accessible, and St. Pierre tells us that the new packs feel more luxurious and more durable.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
16 July 2025
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Among those on this Trail of Tears were Harjo’s Muscogee ancestors, who left Georgia and Alabama for Oklahoma, and whose memory the writer resurrects through poems that collapse the distance between generations, making history feel present-tense.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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While she’s been receiving critical acclaim for her solo excursions, Howard looked jazzed to re-engage with her former mates and resurrect long-dormant songs.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
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Scholarships for underrepresented students are frozen or modified.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 July 2025
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In congressional budget processes, authorizations establish or modify government programs while appropriations provide the actual funding for those programs.—
Shalin Jyotishi,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Later, the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s reactivated other dormant progressive ideas.—
Time,
Time,
16 July 2025
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Later, in the wake of Superman’s death, the Mother Boxes reactivate, and Steppenwolf returns to Earth to try again.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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Oasis’ greatest hits collection Time Flies… 1994-2009 reclaimed the top spot last week (July 11) as the band kicked off their Live ‘25 reunion tour.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
20 July 2025
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There’s a clear battle between the two to see who becomes the leading alternate if Jones can’t reclaim his spot.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Now the nominations machinery is restarting, and Trump's most controversial judicial nominee is only one step away from the federal bench.—
July 21,
NPR,
21 July 2025
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Reengagement From Qualified Lead: A vetted prospect returns to restart the conversation.—
Ron Browning,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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“Reinvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinvent. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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