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
Both sides are trying to innovate better ways to spoof, jam, and disrupt enemy communications, particularly drones, while simultaneously working to harden their own systems against hostile signals.
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Justin Ling, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
Spiegel will discuss his vision for Snap Inc. in 2025, and how Snapchat, which now reaches over 850 million people around the world, is continuing to innovate for its community and partners in the entertainment industry and beyond.
—William Earl, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
Despite industry shifts and tough periods like the bankruptcies of numerous department stores and the rise of digital organizers, Graphic Image managed not only to survive but to innovate, forming pivotal partnerships with luxury retailers such as Tiffany & Co. and Bergdorf Goodman.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
While Nissan has been an EV leader in North America, there are market pressures to continue to modernize and innovate its offerings.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 17 Dec. 2024
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Justin Ling, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
Spiegel will discuss his vision for Snap Inc. in 2025, and how Snapchat, which now reaches over 850 million people around the world, is continuing to innovate for its community and partners in the entertainment industry and beyond.
—William Earl, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
Despite industry shifts and tough periods like the bankruptcies of numerous department stores and the rise of digital organizers, Graphic Image managed not only to survive but to innovate, forming pivotal partnerships with luxury retailers such as Tiffany & Co. and Bergdorf Goodman.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
While Nissan has been an EV leader in North America, there are market pressures to continue to modernize and innovate its offerings.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 17 Dec. 2024
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By focusing on developing robust security measures compatible with quantum computing advancements, startups can establish themselves as leaders in the next generation of cybersecurity.Abdo Riani, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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The fall of Assad As opposition forces ousted Assad on Dec. 8, Israeli military forces moved into the Syrian side of the demilitarized buffer zone, established after the 1973 Yom Kippur War.Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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The concept was pioneered in the 1990s at Fort Irwin, followed by a similar program at Edwards Air Force Base near Mojave.Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Direct-to-cell technology, pioneered by companies like SpaceX and T-Mobile, is poised to quickly close the gap.Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other Kyiv officials had been advocating for more F-16s to strengthen their defenses in the war that Russian President Vladimir Putin initiated in February 2022.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The recall was initiated for 24-count packages of Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised with a UPC of 9661910680.James Powel, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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This instance has created a perfect storm for long-term health problems.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Map out your path with this prompt designed to create stepping stones to success.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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First Jhon Duran introduced his studs to Fabian Schar’s back in the 32nd minute.George Caulkin, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Despite a slew of stimulus measures introduced since late September, recent economic data from China indicates that the world’s second-largest economy continues to grapple with disinflation, driven by weak consumer demand and a prolonged downturn in the property market.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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Now, the veteran astronauts will be spending at least another month in orbit after NASA announced a delay Tuesday in launching the mission whose crew will replace them.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Nord Anglia Education, a network of over 80 international schools, launched this initiative in 2023 to teach metacognition.Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Driven by a desire to fill the standard of care gaps, Dr. Halpert founded Immunocine Cancer Center.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Milton founded his style on the impersonality of ancient epic, and the resulting poem can feel more like the anonymous product of history than the effort of a single mind.Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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More modern behavioral detection technologies can institute virtual patching by recognizing the behavior associated with an exploit rather than inspecting network traffic alone.Austin Gadient, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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But as health care costs continue to skyrocket, PPOs are instituting practices that resemble those of HMOs, particularly requiring approval of care in advance, known as prior authorization, Levitt said.Tami Luhby, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Innovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovate. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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