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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
Four years later, the dining destination is back — reinvented as Pig Latin, 775 S. Rivershore Lane.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
By devoting more energy and resources to countering all forms of Islamic terrorism and focusing less on reinventing the term terrorism to broaden its meaning.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
The franchise has been reinvented countless times over the last 40 years and is just now reaching what seems to be a second apex.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
Gary reinvents himself at every turn, showcasing Powell’s acting range.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
By devoting more energy and resources to countering all forms of Islamic terrorism and focusing less on reinventing the term terrorism to broaden its meaning.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
The franchise has been reinvented countless times over the last 40 years and is just now reaching what seems to be a second apex.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
Gary reinvents himself at every turn, showcasing Powell’s acting range.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinvent
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As OpenAI continues to enhance this technology, Operator is likely to play a significant role in transforming how digital tasks are conducted, bridging the gap between human intentions and technological execution.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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In another scenario, a mid-sized software client competing against giants like Amazon transformed its customer engagement strategy by solving a critical data integration challenge.—
Rajiv Shesh,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Officers and paramedics rendered aid but the man could not be revived.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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In his first week leading the powerful agency that oversees national communications, Carr has done just that, reviving complaints that alleged liberal media bias.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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It's been redesigned to speak more naturally, and it's been given the ability to understand context within conversations.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
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For 2025, the VW Tiguan, which has been the company’s top selling model since it was redesigned in 2018 to align with the Atlas, serves as a pinnacle of all those ideas and then, takes them a step further with true luxury features and an even more elevated, refined style inside and out.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Kitchen 57 has also resurrected its brunch with new cocktails and special menu items, like short rib hash and popovers with homemade berry jam — and of course those necessities, bottomless mimosas and two-for-one Bloody Marys and Micheladas.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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The irony is striking—the man who built his political brand on confronting China now fights to resurrect one of its most effective tools for gathering American data.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Here are the materials and steps for staking citrus trees with a three-stake system, but which can be modified to suit your specific tree and growing conditions.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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This requirement will force health care providers to either significantly modify their services or seek alternative funding sources, potentially creating gaps in essential health services in vulnerable communities.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Now scientists have discovered a dormant gene that could be reactivated to regenerate heart tissue, preventing the progression to heart failure.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
18 Jan. 2025
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Such proclamations reflect a deep unease with the basic concept of representative democracy—a foundational if sometimes dormant element of liberalism itself that was reactivated in 2016 and is likely to assume larger proportions during the second Trump Administration.—
Matthew Karp,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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America will reclaim its rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on earth, inspiring the awe and admiration of the entire world.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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This approach empowers brands to reclaim control of their narrative while effectively engaging with their audiences.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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What to Know About the New Directive The directive instructs the Departments of Commerce and Interior, along with other federal agencies, to restart Trump-era efforts to increase water diversions from the Delta.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Homeland Security has put out notices to start phasing out humanitarian parole programs and to restart the full implementation of the Remain in Mexico policy, which would require some asylum seekers at the southern border to wait in Mexico for their hearings in U.S. immigration court.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Reinvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinvent. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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