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 Has that vision, and approach to inclusivity, morphed at all over the years? Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026 Saks Global this year has also morphed into a much different business. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 1 June 2026 The scene was shot multiple times over two days with Bower in each costume and makeup setup, with the actor repeating the exact movement for each version of the character so the VFX team could morph them together. Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 The challenge that Slot faced and embraced initially had morphed into something else entirely. Oliver Kay, New York Times, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for morph
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  • Mike Leach, the larger-than-life coach credited with popularizing the Air Raid offense and transforming modern college football, has been nominated for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame class just under four years after his death.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
  • Supposedly the poem was inspired by a peyote-vision where the edifice of San Francisco’s Sir Francis Drake Hotel was transformed into a hideous, twisted, demonic visage, which inspired the beating heart of Howl’s second section.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
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  • As long as Wembanyama continues to mutate, San Antonio will stick.
    Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
  • Both variants cause very similar symptoms, even though the virus is known to mutate rapidly, Yancey said.
    NBC news, NBC news, 29 May 2026

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“Morph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morph. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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