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
The original location gave birth to drive-thru ordering, and revolutionized fast food culture in the state.
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Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
In recent years the various diaphragm calls that are held inside the mouth have virtually revolutionized turkey calling.
—Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2026
Specifically, McKenzie had become obsessed with cryptocurrency — the online infrastructure of alternative forms of money backed by a system of computer code that promised to revolutionize the world, or, failing that, make a lot of people very rich.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
Few has earned his rightful place in Springfield by revolutionizing the concept of a power school, not only leading the Zags to 27 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances but at least one tourney win in 24 of them.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
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Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
In recent years the various diaphragm calls that are held inside the mouth have virtually revolutionized turkey calling.
—Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2026
Specifically, McKenzie had become obsessed with cryptocurrency — the online infrastructure of alternative forms of money backed by a system of computer code that promised to revolutionize the world, or, failing that, make a lot of people very rich.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
Few has earned his rightful place in Springfield by revolutionizing the concept of a power school, not only leading the Zags to 27 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances but at least one tourney win in 24 of them.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutionize
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South Downtown launches Atlanta's first open container district, transforming the city's approach to downtown entertainment.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Brands were chosen for transforming daily life or becoming enduring symbols of American values.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Instead of acting as flaws, these regions serve as energy traps that alter how light is emitted.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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This is altered by telehealth, which allows patients to start this delicate procedure in a calm, secure and private setting.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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The quota, however, is linked to a controversial separate bill to change voting boundaries, a process that could increase the number of seats in the lower house from 543 to about 850.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Almost every bus route is changing.—
Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Revolutionize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionize. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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