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
That company, Frank, claimed to revolutionize the way college students applied for financial aid.
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Graham Kates, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
French actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot (1934 to 2025) revolutionized the concept of the cinema screen siren during the 1960s while leaving an indelible mark on fashion.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
Turath Coffee Middle Eastern coffee shop Turath Coffee hopes to revolutionize the Midwest coffee scene, starting in the Kansas City metro.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Dec. 2025
There's much to love about the eco-friendly brand revolutionizing travel accessories with the launch of each new collection.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
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Graham Kates, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
French actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot (1934 to 2025) revolutionized the concept of the cinema screen siren during the 1960s while leaving an indelible mark on fashion.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
Turath Coffee Middle Eastern coffee shop Turath Coffee hopes to revolutionize the Midwest coffee scene, starting in the Kansas City metro.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Dec. 2025
There's much to love about the eco-friendly brand revolutionizing travel accessories with the launch of each new collection.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutionize
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Based on a true story, Sweeney transformed her body to play Christy Martin, who helped legitimize women’s boxing.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Gothictor Knee-high Boots Few pieces transform an outfit as easily as knee-high boots.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Digital abundance hasn’t really altered that, at least not in my experience.—
Dan Turello,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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The biggest change of all, though — one which actually could alter the structure of the show — is the concept of the Secret Traitor, whose role is to provide a shortlist of people whom the main Traitors can select for murder.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Jan. 2026
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Rather than focusing only on crash performance, safety systems now need to adjust dynamically to changing vehicle states and user behavior.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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One pro tip is to pack a clean Eclipser Hoody in your pack to change into at the end of a hike for cooling comfort on the drive home.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Revolutionize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionize. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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