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
Their investigation leads them back to Sherlock’s absentee father, Silas, who viewers learn midway through the season is a power-hungry, nefarious businessman looking to revolutionize the future of warfare with a deadly chemical agent.
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Max Gao, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Over the course of the eight-episode first season, young Sherlock teams up with new friend and future foe James Moriarty (Dónal Finn) to unravel an international conspiracy that can be traced back to his mad scientist father, Silas, who has plans to revolutionize the future of chemical warfare.
—Max Gao, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2026
And the book that would revolutionize college football — and validate Fritz’s instincts — was still a year from coming into his life.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
But newer options, such as computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) and mechanical thrombectomy, are revolutionizing the way doctors treat blood clots.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Max Gao, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Over the course of the eight-episode first season, young Sherlock teams up with new friend and future foe James Moriarty (Dónal Finn) to unravel an international conspiracy that can be traced back to his mad scientist father, Silas, who has plans to revolutionize the future of chemical warfare.
—Max Gao, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2026
And the book that would revolutionize college football — and validate Fritz’s instincts — was still a year from coming into his life.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
But newer options, such as computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) and mechanical thrombectomy, are revolutionizing the way doctors treat blood clots.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutionize
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The money to transform the website came from capital improvement projects, but officials could not answer questions about specific bonds or other funding sources used for the project.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Researchers say the high-precision synchronization is vital for accurate targeting and secure communication, with the potential to transform modern warfare and navigation systems.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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As a result, the conditions under which atoms emit light are slightly altered.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Jayhawks’ loss has been the Red Storm’s program-altering gain.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Nobody ever thought about how life would change on farms once mankind figured out a way to eradicate--that was the word used--the little boll weevil.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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When the new website launches, users will need to update all bookmarks to webpages and PDF forms because all links will change.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Revolutionize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionize. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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