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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Enacted in 1972, the law has revolutionized women's sports by requiring equal treatment for male and female athletes, including proportional scholarship funding and equal facilities.
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Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
30 June 2026
Another of her favorites is Henry Ford’s Model-T (Tin Lizzie), which revolutionized the auto industry.
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Sandra Guzmán,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
After fundamentally changing science more than a century ago, modern physics may be about to revolutionize the world of computers – with implications for everything from the speed of doing complex research to nations’ vulnerability to cyberattack.
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Donald Keough,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
Initially, surrealism revolutionized art.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
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Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
30 June 2026
Another of her favorites is Henry Ford’s Model-T (Tin Lizzie), which revolutionized the auto industry.
—
Sandra Guzmán,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
After fundamentally changing science more than a century ago, modern physics may be about to revolutionize the world of computers – with implications for everything from the speed of doing complex research to nations’ vulnerability to cyberattack.
—
Donald Keough,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
Initially, surrealism revolutionized art.
—
Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
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By sunset, the park had transformed into a celebration of national pride as supporters prepared to cheer on their country before Friday night’s match.
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As artificial intelligence transforms the job market and rising living costs squeeze family budgets, the University of California system is making the case that its degrees remain valuable investments.
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Vibe Science frames the next generation as devices that alter physiology on demand.
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Cárdenas talked with episode director Trey Edward Shults about the right way to illustrate the Bowdens’ POV and landed on a number of devices that would alter reality without becoming overly self-conscious.
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Chishti said the rulings signify that future presidents could continue to change immigration policies at their discretion.
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True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.
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“Revolutionize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionize. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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