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 The price for professional drones, automation hardware and software, and advanced robotics has been decreasing in the past years, as the sector innovates dramatically and leading players compete in the market. — Ray Fernandez, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 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 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 third book, A Court of Wings and Ruin, essentially wraps up Feyre’s story and establishes the storylines and characters that will propel the series forward.

— Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026
The constitutional amendment establishes a 40-hour weekly limit and two rest days without reducing pay.

— Mauricio Savarese, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

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Citi initiates Mobileye as buy Citi said the company is best positioned for autonomous driving.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Add to that Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland, where, if the pilot was incapacitated, a touch of a big red button initiates a safe, autonomous landing.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of initiates

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To see how this spread creates randomness throughout the world, consider an ordinary coin-flip experiment again.

— Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
The Republican president signed an executive order that creates a new women’s health division at the National Institutes of Health and a White House task force to focus on the issue.

— Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of creates

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The duo launches alongside a tapered blending brush designed for gentle, precise application on the delicate skin under your eyes.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2026
Sober Companion launches on BBC Sounds next month, joining a raft of splashy audio dramas including Richard Curtis’ Greatest Living Writer starring Bill Nighy.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

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