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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Ted Turner, one of America’s largest private landowners, devoted decades to transforming 3,125 square miles of ranches into conservation laboratories across six states.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Work transforming the pool with a blue covering is already well underway, meaning the covering would have to be manually removed if efforts to halt the renovation are carried out.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Adjust the timing without changing the goal.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Having Last Driver be such a vehicular-centric book led him to being open to changing up its reading style and choosing to put it out in a landscape format.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Other players contributed to the efforts, but those two were consistently altering shots.—
Dan Rios,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Every day in stores across Florida, thousands of people pull out their wallets and purses to scratch a lottery ticket, hoping for a life-altering prize.—
Jack Jankowski,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Revolutionizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionizing. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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