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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Recent Examples of revolutionize
The discovery could revolutionize our understanding of how stars much larger than the sun explode and leave behind exotic stellar remnants like black holes and neutron stars.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 July 2025
While typically utilized for high-end formalwear, this line aims to revolutionize both technical luxury and fine wool.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Coffee enemas are making the rounds on social media, with some wellness influencers claiming the treatment has revolutionized their health.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 7 July 2025
The Steven Spielberg film revolutionized the idea of a summer blockbuster and forever changed how humanity views sharks.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 July 2025
While typically utilized for high-end formalwear, this line aims to revolutionize both technical luxury and fine wool.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Coffee enemas are making the rounds on social media, with some wellness influencers claiming the treatment has revolutionized their health.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 7 July 2025
The Steven Spielberg film revolutionized the idea of a summer blockbuster and forever changed how humanity views sharks.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutionize
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Sacha Baron Cohen has officially joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe — and transformed his physique in the process.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Then, in the ’60s, Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss transformed it into recording studios for their newly booming A&M label.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
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The photo, along with its metadata are hashed so it can't be altered.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Companies face the choice of making costly, long-term investment decisions amid Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff policies, which the White House has altered numerous times since Trump took office, some analysts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
19 July 2025
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Shoppers once seemed to have a clear idea of what Target stands for — but that has changed among some, even in the company's backyard.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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But the track quickly resonated with fans, becoming his first entry on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart and the Billboard Hot 100 — and soon, the 23-year-old’s perspective changed.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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“Revolutionize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionize. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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