INNOVATES Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

innovates

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present tense third-person singular of innovate

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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 innovates But institutions and economic dynamism—how fast an economy innovates and shifts resources—also play a role in the dollar’s strength. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 The lethality of the Russian assaults on Kyiv in the past week displays the challenge Ukraine faces in protecting its capital as Russia innovates and steps up its attacks. — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 However, as the industry innovates with newer products such as high alcohol content beer or ready-to-drink cocktails, the efficacy of the categorical system continues to break down. — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 Denim’s adoption of hemp is an example of how the industry innovates for sustainability. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026 Kolja Brand is a leading art marketing expert and entrepreneur and innovates the art scene with his artist agency, Aurum Future. — Kolja Brand, Forbes.com, 5 Mar. 2026 Studies show the brain consolidates ideas, makes connections and innovates during rest. — Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025 Kids grow up quickly, the tech industry innovates rapidly, financial support fluctuates often, and societal norms are always changing. — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025 Whiz, an autonomous vacuum sweeper, innovates the cleaning industry by automating tedious tasks for your team. — IEEE Spectrum, 12 June 2020

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Jean-Marie Le Pen founds the far-right National Front, building it around anti-immigration and nationalist policies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Goldschmied enters a partnership with Renzo Rosso and co-founds Diesel.

— Maria Cristina Pavarini, Footwear News, 18 May 2026

Definition of founds

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The iterative design updates provide a hardware and pricing baseline that establishes the market’s baseline without threatening hardware partners such as Samsung.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
That's because the statute of limitations establishes how long a creditor or debt collector can generally sue you to collect a debt.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of establishes

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That’s when Issa initiates a threesome, something that none of them is fully into.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
After a company initiates a recall, the FDA evaluates the situation and assigns a recall classification based on the level of health hazard posed by the product.

— Dian Zhang, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of initiates

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Lanterns wastes little time explaining this backstory ad nauseam and instead creates an immediately inviting dynamic between him and Hal, who comes to him demanding information on Manhunters.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Nobody likes an audit, but some oversight of activity creates confidence in the tax administration system.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of creates

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Making robots skillful The second stage introduces a latent diffusion model, which gives BeyondMimic its ability to generate and combine movements.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Unlike owning Bitcoin directly, MSTR introduces leverage, financing, and a capital-structure that can outperform Bitcoin during rallies.

— Tony Zhang, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of introduces

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The Patriot system tracks the missile, predicts its path and launches within minutes, all while carrying out complex calculations to ensure the interceptor finds its target.

— Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
The council launches as New York City employment sits near a record high.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

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