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
This concept could revolutionize marine exploration by enabling continuous observation and interaction.
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 27 Jan. 2025
Rather than revolutionizing its industry through bold, innovative, and risky endeavors, Toyota chose incremental but relentless improvement.
—H. James Wilson and Paul R. Daugherty, Harvard Business Review, 24 Jan. 2025
The initiative's massive expansion into Africa underscores its potential to revolutionize connectivity in underserved regions.
—Suhail Syed, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Companies are increasingly focused on enhancing personalization, efficiency and security, which set the stage for a future where technology revolutionizes both business travel and fintech.
—Duke Chung, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for revolutionize 
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 27 Jan. 2025
Rather than revolutionizing its industry through bold, innovative, and risky endeavors, Toyota chose incremental but relentless improvement.
—H. James Wilson and Paul R. Daugherty, Harvard Business Review, 24 Jan. 2025
The initiative's massive expansion into Africa underscores its potential to revolutionize connectivity in underserved regions.
—Suhail Syed, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Companies are increasingly focused on enhancing personalization, efficiency and security, which set the stage for a future where technology revolutionizes both business travel and fintech.
—Duke Chung, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutionize
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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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Many view it as a violation of the 14th Amendment, which cannot be altered by an executive order or legislation.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
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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Edwards said the flight was supposed to be Brown's last before changing careers within American Airlines.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Her latest project, Khao Yai Art, aims to change that.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Revolutionize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionize. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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