revolutionize
verb (used with object)
to bring about a revolution in; effect a radical change in.
revolutionized
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past participleof revolutionize.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof revolutionize.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
Example Sentences
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While Brooks served his life sentence, the criminal justice system was being revolutionized through the introduction of DNA evidence and, with it, proof that innocent people had been convicted.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
In his nearly three decades at Apple, Tim Cook completely revolutionized the company’s supply chain and guided the company through tariffs, pandemic shutdowns and other obstacles.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Detroit: Henry Ford’s integration of moving parts and stationary labor in 1913 revolutionized global manufacturing, turning the automobile from a luxury into a middle-class staple.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Some showstopping pieces were sold at Vivienne Westwood’s London shop Seditionaries, which revolutionized a rough-and-ready pop-culture style that still resonates to this day.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
The McDonald brothers’ Speedee Service System revolutionized the restaurant business.
From "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser
