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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With recent conflicts demonstrating how inexpensive drones are quickly revolutionizing warfare, DARPA is seeking ways to get ahead of the technological curve as fast as possible.
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David Szondy
june 27, New Atlas, 27 June 2025
The movie marks an interesting next chapter in the career of director Yellin, who spent 17 years at Netflix helping revolutionize the entertainment business.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 June 2025
In the early years of the Cold War, government bulletins began emphasizing participatory learning and critical thinking, with NSF funding eventually revolutionizing the American science classroom with a new focus on experiment and other hands-on application of scientific knowledge.
—Jessica George, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2025
The 41-year-old Facebook founder and Meta CEO is on a spending spree like never before in an effort to position his company at the forefront of the artificial intelligence boom and make up for recent costly mistakes in a market that’s rapidly revolutionizing the business world.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 21 June 2025
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David Szondy
june 27, New Atlas, 27 June 2025
The movie marks an interesting next chapter in the career of director Yellin, who spent 17 years at Netflix helping revolutionize the entertainment business.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 June 2025
In the early years of the Cold War, government bulletins began emphasizing participatory learning and critical thinking, with NSF funding eventually revolutionizing the American science classroom with a new focus on experiment and other hands-on application of scientific knowledge.
—Jessica George, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2025
The 41-year-old Facebook founder and Meta CEO is on a spending spree like never before in an effort to position his company at the forefront of the artificial intelligence boom and make up for recent costly mistakes in a market that’s rapidly revolutionizing the business world.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutionize
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The Democratic minority leader sees a path for his party to regain majorities in Congress — even the Senate — due to its unified opposition to President Donald Trump’s tax-and-spending bill, which is set to transform the US economy over the next few years.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
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The Defender is currently fundraising $500,000 to transform the space into their headquarters.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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From office associates to doctors, AI and other technologies are vastly altering how people learn and work.—
Eric Hutto,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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These alter the taste of your coffee and can even cause your machine to break down.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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But the pandemic changed my plans, forcing me to go back to my hometown after many years.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
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The petals of flowers will change depending on how basic or acidic the soil is.—
Dr. Nick Goltz,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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“Revolutionize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionize. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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