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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Their findings were published in Microchemical Journal and form part of the NGS–New Generation Storage project, showcasing the potential of graphene to revolutionize lithium measurement technologies.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
The quantum computers Google and others are talking about would revolutionize science.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Watch Ghosts on Paramount+ Renowned filmmaker David Lynch revolutionized television when infusing his cinematic style into this early-'90s mystery series.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The rivalry between the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs captured NBA fans’ attentions in the 2000s with both team led by superstars, one an American phenom who starred in the ACC in college and the other a European wunderkind revolutionizing the game.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
The quantum computers Google and others are talking about would revolutionize science.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Watch Ghosts on Paramount+ Renowned filmmaker David Lynch revolutionized television when infusing his cinematic style into this early-'90s mystery series.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The rivalry between the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs captured NBA fans’ attentions in the 2000s with both team led by superstars, one an American phenom who starred in the ACC in college and the other a European wunderkind revolutionizing the game.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutionize
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As travelers crave experiences over ordinary stays, hotels that have transformed grim to glam are now embracing their bizarre and sometimes haunted histories, even hosting weddings and wellness retreats.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cover yourself in fake tattoos to transform into Role Model or find a Max’s Kansas City tee to become Charli.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
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Researchers are exploring ways to alter aging, including through exercise, diet, and drugs.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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The third touchdown pass traveled at last to a receiver, who altered his option route to move into the quarterback’s line of vision.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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How will California's congressional maps change?—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Gardner is supposed to change that.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Revolutionize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionize. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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