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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Related Articles The goal with this new installment is to provide a survey of images and designs, revealing the dynamic and transitional spirit of fashion and highlighting a decade that revolutionized the industry’s visual and communications methods.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2025
Their jobs became easier with the arrival of mechanized farming equipment, as tractors replaced draft horses and revolutionized the agriculture industry in Elmhurst and throughout the world.
—Graydon Megan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Apple's shift to in-house silicon from Intel processors has revolutionized its hardware, with each new iteration delivering faster and more stable performance.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
In theory, textile-to-textile recycling has the potential to revolutionize the way garment waste is managed on a global scale.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 11 Apr. 2025
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2025
Their jobs became easier with the arrival of mechanized farming equipment, as tractors replaced draft horses and revolutionized the agriculture industry in Elmhurst and throughout the world.
—Graydon Megan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Apple's shift to in-house silicon from Intel processors has revolutionized its hardware, with each new iteration delivering faster and more stable performance.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
In theory, textile-to-textile recycling has the potential to revolutionize the way garment waste is managed on a global scale.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 11 Apr. 2025
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The venerable yet forward-thinking nature of MIC has demonstrated how modern incubators can remain relevant in the process of transforming promising, high-growth ventures into market leaders.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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By deploying advanced satellite technology at scale, Project Kuiper aims to provide reliable internet access to millions of people who currently lack connectivity, empowering individuals and transforming communities worldwide.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Martin's 7-year-old son Gabe, who sought cover under his bed in terror during the incident, says the experience dramatically altered his life.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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This monumental win captivated millions worldwide and forever altered the course of women’s sports.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2025
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Show them that changing their skin now, or obsessing over one type of look that puts them in a box, isn’t necessarily the best use of their time—these trends are likely to surge in popularity and then completely disappear just as quickly.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
24 Apr. 2025
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The climate keeps changing, despite the Trump administration's attempt to silence the entire phenomenon.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Revolutionize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionize. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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