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 Such impostor scams, when a criminal pretends to be a legitimate business or even a government official, are proliferating and morphing at an accelerated rate as artificial intelligence makes impersonation easier than ever. Bill Lukitsch, Boston Herald, 13 July 2026 Extreme corsetry, volumes, and silhouettes morphed women’s bodies into unnatural forms, some hyper-perfect, others creature-like. Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 10 July 2026 The way words are perceived can change too, with connotations morphing from negative to positive. Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, The Conversation, 10 July 2026 The young Austrian’s success isn’t limited to just this year, either, having scored her first victory in the series in 2025 with Rodin Motorsports under the Sauber banner—before the team morphed into the Audi outfit. Jerry Perez, The Drive, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for morph
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  • While analysts focused on softer net interest income, Cramer said CEO Charlie Scharf is successfully transforming the bank into a more diversified firm with stronger investment banking and advisory businesses.
    Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • Per the official logline, Season 2 expands the world beyond Sherwood and Nottingham into the treacherous courts of England, France, and Rome, transforming the outlaw rebellion into a high stakes battle for the soul of a kingdom.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 16 July 2026
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  • Diversity and reinvention Just as American culture is continuously mutating, American music is constantly being reinvented.
    Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • Virus strains may also mutate to spread less efficiently or become less deadly, meaning this outbreak may ultimately pose little threat to human health.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

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“Morph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morph. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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