revolutionize

Definition of revolutionizenext
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 This flagship observatory aims to revolutionize astronomy by mapping over two billion galaxies, discovering 100,000 exoplanets, and investigating dark energy and dark matter. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 It's also equipped with the first active coronagraph to be used in space, which will revolutionize exoplanet studies. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026 In their discussions, economists and policymakers debated the regulatory challenges in a world where tokenization is revolutionizing how financial assets are held and transferred. Maria Eloisa Capurro, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Rahma has great admiration for the way YouTube has revolutionized the TV landscape. Partner Content, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revolutionize
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  • Embroidery, beading, leatherwork, and fur transform the familiar silhouette, while a new second strap allows it to be slung across the shoulder.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Following Technoblade’s death, more than 400,000 messages from fans were collected in a virtual Minecraft memorial and transformed into 22 books of condolences for his family.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
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  • There have been some limited cases in which noncitizens have been criminally charged for voting or attempting to vote, including in Michigan, but it's been rare and not thought to have altered the outcome of any elections.
    Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Chaparral features interchangeable cargo pods, enabling operators to adapt the aircraft for different missions without altering its core platform.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
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  • That should change how policymakers think about energy security.
    Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Jenkins said technology is changing quickly, which creates a challenge for both parents and law enforcement.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

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“Revolutionize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionize. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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