reinventing

verb

present participle of reinvent
1
as in transforming
to make significant changes or improvements to (something) We are striving to reinvent our business model.

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2
as in reviving
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 reinventing The Orioles aren't reinventing the wheel by doing that. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 Gas stations have been reinventing themselves for the past decade with food offerings that rival many established grub-only chains. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 2 July 2026 The startups reinventing healthcare may emerge near world-class medical centers and research universities spread across the country. — Steve Case, Fortune, 24 June 2026 Jana Müller tells me that the challenge lies in reinventing them through unexpected combinations and fresh perspectives. — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 This summer, nail artists are reinventing the aura manicure with creative chrome touches, from 24-karat gold tips to mermaid-like layers of shimmer. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 June 2026 Director Roland Emmerich's genius, however, was reinventing Wells' sci-fi classic for the blockbuster age. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 4 July 2026 My main takeaway from the 2027 Sierra 1500 preview is that GMC isn't reinventing the wheel with the truck's redesign. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Jones first floated the idea of rock star Lestat while the team filmed Season 2 in Prague in 2023, giving Wood time to begin imagining what a nearly 300-year-old vampire might wear while reinventing himself as a singer. — Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinventing
  1. transforming
  2. reviving
  3. redesigning
  4. resurrecting
  5. modifying
  6. restarting
  7. reclaiming
  8. remaking
Verb
  • Happy Organics’ beeswax candles mimic cherries, asparagus and other produce, transforming birthday cakes and tabletops into playful tributes to Central Valley farm life.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Fortunately, Spielberg stepped up to the plate, transforming the short novel into a big-screen masterpiece.
    — Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of transforming
Verb
  • Corum is reviving its iconic Coin watch, first created in 1964 by ingeniously slicing a 22-karat gold Double Eagle coin.
    — Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Perhaps the primary force behind reviving his memory was his brother Morrison Foster, who published a biography about him in 1896.
    — Christopher Lynch, The Conversation, 1 July 2026
Definition of reviving
Verb
  • That could help developers avoid changing enclosures, redesigning projects or repeating certification steps.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • The leaders who recognize this are redesigning open enrollment around the person, not the plan.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of redesigning
Verb
  • But Curls Ultra aren’t solely interested in resurrecting the mysticism of the past or indulging in the parties of the present, the occasional fluttering flute solo or boisterous sax line notwithstanding.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 26 June 2026
  • Houston did not rule out the possibility of resurrecting the ballot measure.
    — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
Definition of resurrecting
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  • The report’s authors recommend modifying the fence sections so that there is a large animal jump at least every 1,000 feet, along with ground openings for small mammals every 500 feet.
    — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 28 June 2026
  • The companies are also modifying the electrical characteristics of the devices in other ways.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026
Definition of modifying
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  • After the intense storms, Gigi Perez was in charge of restarting the show on the Main Stage.
    — Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2026
  • At this price, a 5-year plan beats paying for lessons or restarting with a new app every few months.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026
Definition of restarting
Verb
  • Chestnut, a 17-time champion, is chasing another Mustard Belt after reclaiming the men’s title in 2025.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • After giving up its training facility to the Netherlands men’s soccer team as a home base during the 2026 World Cup, the Current has started the process of reclaiming it.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of reclaiming
Verb
  • After stabilizing the hillside, the development team discussed remaking the bird with the help of the original artist.
    — Ryan Steven Green, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • This means the algorithm isn’t remaking organizations in some new and frightening image.
    — Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of remaking

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