as in transforming
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 revolutionizing
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.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Even though you’re known for your unique demeanor, your desire to take a walk on the wilder side is giving you an edge, revolutionizing your perspective and challenging the status quo.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
Industrial exoskeletons, wearable machines that enhance human strength, are revolutionizing labor-intensive jobs by reducing muscular strain and increasing workers’ endurance.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
But newer options, such as computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) and mechanical thrombectomy, are revolutionizing the way doctors treat blood clots.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Armani was building an empire, revolutionizing men’s fashion and producing the signature look for the 1980s.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The third generation — Lorenzo (Maria’s father), Fabio, Giovanni and Danilo Porro — transformed the company by introducing digitalization, revolutionizing both production and design processes.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the world of design and quality control, ushering in a new era of innovation.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
In addition to revolutionizing the salsa movement, Colón also strived to change his community as an activist, advocating for social justice in New York’s Latin neighborhoods.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Even though you’re known for your unique demeanor, your desire to take a walk on the wilder side is giving you an edge, revolutionizing your perspective and challenging the status quo.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
Industrial exoskeletons, wearable machines that enhance human strength, are revolutionizing labor-intensive jobs by reducing muscular strain and increasing workers’ endurance.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
But newer options, such as computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) and mechanical thrombectomy, are revolutionizing the way doctors treat blood clots.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Armani was building an empire, revolutionizing men’s fashion and producing the signature look for the 1980s.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The third generation — Lorenzo (Maria’s father), Fabio, Giovanni and Danilo Porro — transformed the company by introducing digitalization, revolutionizing both production and design processes.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the world of design and quality control, ushering in a new era of innovation.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
In addition to revolutionizing the salsa movement, Colón also strived to change his community as an activist, advocating for social justice in New York’s Latin neighborhoods.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutionizing
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Second, the same precision-medicine approaches that are now transforming oncology must be applied to mental illness, identifying biomarkers early enough to alter disease trajectory.—
Eric J. Nestler,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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News articles and photos of the casual picnic enamored Americans, transforming their view of the royals as rigid and aristocratic to more down-to-earth.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Setting a boundary or changing your space shifts the energy.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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That means the 34-story hotel and adjacent casino have risen to their full height along the Chicago River, changing the city’s architectural and economic landscape.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Two totally platonic best bros set off on a quest of the heart, while rival soldiers compete over a world-altering prophecy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Most work in the field has focused on altering the genetic code in ways that are useful, such as using more than 20 amino acids to enable interesting chemistry.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Revolutionizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionizing. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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