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
Industrial exoskeletons, wearable machines that enhance human strength, are revolutionizing labor-intensive jobs by reducing muscular strain and increasing workers’ endurance.
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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
After years of powering the market on the promise of revolutionizing productivity, tech and AI stocks have hit a lull.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 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
Many experts remain skeptical over AI’s revolutionizing impact in the workforce, three years on.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
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
After years of powering the market on the promise of revolutionizing productivity, tech and AI stocks have hit a lull.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 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
Many experts remain skeptical over AI’s revolutionizing impact in the workforce, three years on.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutionizing
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Designed with impeccable acoustics and sightlines, the venue will match elevated dining and cocktails with world-class talent, including Wynton Marsalis, the Mingus Big Band and Cécile McLorin Salvant, transforming a night out into an immersive music-and-dining experience.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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According to Ball, the move offers long-term, strategic answers to transforming the area and supports the Route 1 Corridor Plan by promoting employment and increasing access to housing.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Then the finalists take the stage, delivering inspiring pitches that could earn game-changing funding.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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As backyard lifestyles grow more popular and homeowners look for smarter home technologies, expectations around pool care are changing.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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People are left to navigate life-altering immigration proceedings without the ability to communicate with their attorneys.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The band is pitched right at a difficult juncture at which their artistic ambitions abut real, life-altering attention.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Revolutionizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionizing. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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