morph

Definition of morphnext
as in to transform
to take on a different shape, appearance, or state When it emerged from its chrysalis, the caterpillar had morphed into a striking butterfly.

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Recent Examples of morph The target not only withstood the strike but also morphed under fire. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026 Moranis and Dave Thomas morphed into the McKenzie brothers and were shocked when the bit resonated with so many viewers. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026 But throughout the morphing process, the unique vibe remained, Name said. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026 The payload fairing that protected the satellite during launch will morph into a radiator, which will dump into space the prodigious heat generated by Big Iron's GPUs (general processing units). — Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for morph
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  • Brother owners Cal and Michael Malouf are the developers behind the James Street district, and have transformed it from a light industrial zone into a must-visit shopping and dining destination.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • That lack of definition extends to the sound of the record, which transforms hyperactively from track to track, echoing the sounds of many other artists without ever quite establishing a distinct profile.
    — Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2026
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  • Microscopy revealed networks of neurons firing, cells dividing, viruses mutating.
    — Andrew Zuckerman, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The report raised alarm because mink is a species that could give the virus opportunities to mutate to better spread among humans.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Morph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morph. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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