as in transforming
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 revolutionizing
After all, change-maker Uranus will continue to journey through your sign — during the first half of 2026 — revolutionizing your sense of self and perception of stability.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
This includes developing agentic AI for subject-matter experts and revolutionizing the entertainment industry with AI video generation, Cordwell wrote.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Investors who believe in the company’s mRNA platform revolutionizing oncology treatment might disregard near-term financial challenges.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The list recognizes 300 companies revolutionizing their industries through product innovation, process improvements, and a culture of innovation.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Welcome to the fast-changing, brave new world of AI, which is revolutionizing global business, as well as how regular folks access and use information in their everyday lives.
—Glenn Hunter, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
There's much to love about the eco-friendly brand revolutionizing travel accessories with the launch of each new collection.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
From starting the American Football League to its merger with the NFL, from revolutionizing the game to naming the Super Bowl, Dad consistently looked to the future and propelled the game forward for nearly half a century.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
With a devoted fan base and a legacy rooted in both excellence and revolutionizing the sport, the Warriors remain one of the most impactful and exciting franchises in basketball history.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
This includes developing agentic AI for subject-matter experts and revolutionizing the entertainment industry with AI video generation, Cordwell wrote.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Investors who believe in the company’s mRNA platform revolutionizing oncology treatment might disregard near-term financial challenges.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The list recognizes 300 companies revolutionizing their industries through product innovation, process improvements, and a culture of innovation.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Welcome to the fast-changing, brave new world of AI, which is revolutionizing global business, as well as how regular folks access and use information in their everyday lives.
—Glenn Hunter, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
There's much to love about the eco-friendly brand revolutionizing travel accessories with the launch of each new collection.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
From starting the American Football League to its merger with the NFL, from revolutionizing the game to naming the Super Bowl, Dad consistently looked to the future and propelled the game forward for nearly half a century.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
With a devoted fan base and a legacy rooted in both excellence and revolutionizing the sport, the Warriors remain one of the most impactful and exciting franchises in basketball history.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolutionizing
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And a look at how the Texas football schedule is transforming validates the math.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Headquartered in Boston with a studio in Washington, DC, Dane Austin Design specializes in luxury residential projects throughout North America, transforming its clients’ spaces into joyful environments.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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Photons, for example, can bounce off an atom and carry off positional information about it without changing the quantum state of the system.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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Al Flowers, who has lived on King Drive for about four years but has stayed in the area nearly his entire life, wants neighbors to continue to host public meetings about future developments to ensure residents like himself have a voice in how the area is changing.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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No outcome-altering fraud has ever been found.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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For riders like Valadez, the potential closures could be life-altering.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Revolutionizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionizing. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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