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
Drone warfare has been revolutionized by the war in Ukraine, and all global militaries are looking for new ways to weave drones into their armed forces for a variety of roles, including reconnaissance and carrying out strikes.
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Once the largest retail giant in the country, Sears revolutionized shopping with the launch of its catalog in 1888.
—Jill Standish, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The namesake launched in 1906 was the first of the modern battleships that revolutionized navy ship design and armaments that saw all the world's major navies replaced within a decade.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2025
But while everyone’s talking about chatbots and automation, some companies are quietly revolutionizing their growth strategies with AI in ways that directly impact their bottom line.
—Claire Vanessa Lim, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Once the largest retail giant in the country, Sears revolutionized shopping with the launch of its catalog in 1888.
—Jill Standish, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The namesake launched in 1906 was the first of the modern battleships that revolutionized navy ship design and armaments that saw all the world's major navies replaced within a decade.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2025
But while everyone’s talking about chatbots and automation, some companies are quietly revolutionizing their growth strategies with AI in ways that directly impact their bottom line.
—Claire Vanessa Lim, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutionize
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Downstairs, the Rock Bottom Bar is even more lively, with frequent live music and DJ sets on Saturday that transform this relatively sleepy coastal spot into a party.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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This small shift transforms a directive into a strategic decision and positions you as thoughtful, not arbitrary.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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However, his contract will severely alter draft plans for Pittsburgh.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Psilocybin can alter a person’s perception of reality and distort the senses, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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After more than a decade Jérôme Lambert has returned to the helm of Jaeger-LeCoultre, and in some ways nothing much has changed.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Pay attention to the market of your target industry and see how specific companies change in the future.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Revolutionize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionize. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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