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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In-docking technology is critical for future space endeavors, such as satellite servicing and when multiple rocket launches are required to achieve mission objectives.
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Helen Regan, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
Like Paré, who revolutionized wound care, Herr and Carty seem to be transforming medicine in part as a result of chance circumstance.
—The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
What To Know Biles has revolutionized gymnastics with her unmatched skill set, including moves so complex that they are named after her.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Quick revolutionized not only American goaltending but NHL puckstopping with his down-low speed and mouth-dropping athleticism.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Helen Regan, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
Like Paré, who revolutionized wound care, Herr and Carty seem to be transforming medicine in part as a result of chance circumstance.
—The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
What To Know Biles has revolutionized gymnastics with her unmatched skill set, including moves so complex that they are named after her.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Quick revolutionized not only American goaltending but NHL puckstopping with his down-low speed and mouth-dropping athleticism.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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As OpenAI continues to enhance this technology, Operator is likely to play a significant role in transforming how digital tasks are conducted, bridging the gap between human intentions and technological execution.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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Conroy hoped that transforming Betty into a Ninja Turtle would be a hilarious marketing video.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Jan. 2025
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Giveaway Entities reserve the right to change, alter, or amend these Official Rules as necessary, in its sole determination, to ensure the fair administration of the Giveaway or to comply with applicable law.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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Some might be turned off by Saturday’s performance — the defense allowed 38 points — but that shouldn’t alter the opinion of a group that played well all season despite being shorthanded.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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That’s because even when the songs don’t, the inflections, the arrangements do change.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 Jan. 2025
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Petterson told the La Jolla Light that SERP changes the conversation from how to conduct layoffs to how the district can reorganize staff, rehire and maintain a normal classroom experience.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Revolutionize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionize. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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