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revolution

[rev-uh-loo-shuhn] / ˌrɛv əˈlu ʃən /
NOUN
drastic action or change, often in politics
Synonyms
STRONGEST
coup innovation insurgency mutiny rebellion revolt shift strike transformation turmoil unrest upheaval uprising violence
STRONG
anarchy bloodshed cabal crime debacle destruction disorder insubordination metamorphosis outbreak overthrow overturn plot reformation reversal rising row shake-up strife subversion tumult turbulence turnover uproar upset
WEAK
coup d'état foment golpe guerrilla activity radical change underground activity
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm harmony peace stagnation
STRONG
calmness order
WEAK
submission
NOUN
circuit around something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cycle
STRONG
circle circumvolution gyration gyre lap orbit pirouette reel roll rotation round spin swirl turn turning twirl wheel whirl
WEAK
revolve revolving
Antonyms
WEAK
stagnation submission

Example Sentences

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But in doing so, the head of the company that spearheaded the AI revolution suggested it is not on the cusp of some sort of superintelligence.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The artificial-intelligence revolution seems to matter more to markets at the moment than the Iran conflict.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

With Wenger's revolution in full flow, Arsenal overcame a record points deficit to win the Frenchman's first Premier League and followed up with the FA Cup.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

If you had as much trouble getting along with other humans as Sam Altman does, you too might be eager to issue in the artificial intelligence revolution.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

A chain of post-World War II discoveries launches a revolution in biology.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

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