revolutionized

past tense of revolutionize
as in transformed
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 revolutionized Rahma has great admiration for the way YouTube has revolutionized the TV landscape. Partner Content, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 The probe's HiRISE camera revolutionized scientists' understanding of Mars' diverse surface features, with resolution high enough to picture objects as small as 3 feet (1 meter) wide. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Off the field, Jones revolutionized how NFL teams approached sponsorships, licensing, stadiums, hospitality and real estate. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, Le Corbusier revolutionized the design world, helping to usher in modern architecture and constructing some of the style’s most iconic buildings. Stefanie Waldek, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2026 Insulin revolutionized diabetes treatment while GLP-1 drugs have helped people with obesity and diabetes lose substantial weight and improve their health. Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The shale oil boom was revolutionized in part by drilling vertically and then horizontally to dig deeper into the subsurface and crack open more shale rock to release the liquids inside. Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026 But Bite revolutionized the market in part by getting all the plastic out of the equation. Anne Makovec, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 Yeoh revolutionized the representation of women in action cinema, establishing herself as one of Hong Kong cinema’s defining stars. Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
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  • There are signs that Democratic voters, especially, are looking for change, and some young voters argue older politicians can’t truly understand a world transformed by artificial intelligence, rising housing costs and student debt.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket – where users wager on sports, politics, culture, and the weather – have transformed from a niche space for superfans to a seemingly ubiquitous multibillion-dollar industry.
    Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
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  • That has changed quietly, with robots now performing important roles in operating rooms, hospital wards, rehabilitation centers, and corridors around the world.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Tehran’s own understanding of deterrence has also changed over the course of the war.
    Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • The California attorney general has also issued a warning to parents, and retailers, that bicycles that are altered to exceed state limitations are no longer considered legal to ride on the streets.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Carnival Conquest altered course in the Caribbean this week to assist a mariner in distress, the cruise line said.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Revolutionized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolutionized. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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