revolutionizing

verb

present participle of revolutionize
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 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 The pivotal invention paved the way for the miniaturization and mass production of electronic components, revolutionizing technology. — USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Summary Motiva is revolutionizing breast augmentation with its Preservé technique, launched in March 2026. — Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The 15th century artist is credited with revolutionizing Renaissance portraiture by popularizing elements of Flemish realism and oil-painting techniques in Italy. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 17 Aug. 2026 Pair Eyewear Pair Eyewear is revolutionizing the online glasses market with its innovative frame system. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Baseball stadiums introduced electric scoreboards way back in 1908, revolutionizing the way that fans tracked game data. — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 The magical world of Pixar’s Toy Story franchise where toys come to life has been dominating the box office and revolutionizing animation since 1995’s Toy Story. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutionizing
  1. transforming
  2. changing
  3. altering
Verb
  • The couple first tried for locations in Chicago and San Francisco and finally ended up in Exposition Park, taking over land that was once parking lots and transforming it into a futuristic museum that has been likened to a spaceship.
    — Brittany Levine Beckman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Boise has been transforming its airport over the last few years, including by building employee parking and shifting the cell phone waiting lot from the airport’s campus to a lot near Curtis and Victory roads.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of transforming
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  • The shift toward cost-efficiency in this round of the AI race is also linked to changing decision-makers within enterprises.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Charlotte City Council spoke with urgency in July about changing local laws so police could more easily crack down on teen takeovers.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of changing
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  • In other words, this is about challenging students to think for themselves before introducing the life-altering capabilities of artificial intelligence into the equation.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Among the casualties are riders who suffered life-altering disabilities, fell into comas and two who died of their injuries.
    — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of altering

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“Revolutionizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionizing. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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