as in to transform
to change (something) very much or completely; to cause a revolution in (something)
The invention of the airplane revolutionized travel. This new drug may revolutionize cancer treatment. This discovery has revolutionized our understanding of how the human brain works.
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Recent Examples of revolutionize
That company, Frank, claimed to revolutionize the way college students applied for financial aid.
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Graham Kates, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
French actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot (1934 to 2025) revolutionized the concept of the cinema screen siren during the 1960s while leaving an indelible mark on fashion.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
Turath Coffee Middle Eastern coffee shop Turath Coffee hopes to revolutionize the Midwest coffee scene, starting in the Kansas City metro.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Dec. 2025
There's much to love about the eco-friendly brand revolutionizing travel accessories with the launch of each new collection.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
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Graham Kates, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
French actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot (1934 to 2025) revolutionized the concept of the cinema screen siren during the 1960s while leaving an indelible mark on fashion.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
Turath Coffee Middle Eastern coffee shop Turath Coffee hopes to revolutionize the Midwest coffee scene, starting in the Kansas City metro.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Dec. 2025
There's much to love about the eco-friendly brand revolutionizing travel accessories with the launch of each new collection.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutionize
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Ugg has since transformed its cozy shoe collection, debuting fresh silhouettes each winter that reliably find a place in everyone's closet.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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But if needed, the purse can transform into a crossbody with the attachable 23-inch adjustable strap.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Digital abundance hasn’t really altered that, at least not in my experience.—
Dan Turello,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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The biggest change of all, though — one which actually could alter the structure of the show — is the concept of the Secret Traitor, whose role is to provide a shortlist of people whom the main Traitors can select for murder.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Jan. 2026
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With the protests in Iran growing by the day, the conversations in our chats changed to signs of hope even amid grave concerns about our family's safety.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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Gilbert himself pursued the project after his divorce changed his perception of what family life would look like.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Revolutionize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionize. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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