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 good thing about morphing from a rebuilding team to a contender is the games carry much more meaning. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 These days, fear and absurdity walk hand in hand, and anyone who’s scrolled a news feed knows how quickly abject terror can morph into cathartic giggles. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 June 2026 But Oilers fans quickly shifted to a new target, pointing to the officials’ initial non-call that morphed into a goal call in the moments before the review. Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 16 June 2026 Tours there include information about the history of scotch, how the Clyde riverbank morphed from industrial waterfront to tourist attraction, and of course, the opportunity to sample the product. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for morph
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  • Beyond that there are long hallways with white tile floors and white walls that lead to rooms full of loud machines taking in, transforming and distributing large amounts of electricity throughout the building.
    David Wade, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • Following months of unsuccessful recovery efforts, NASA has officially begun decommissioning the MAVEN orbiter, bringing to a close an 11-year mission that transformed scientists' understanding of Mars and became one of the agency's most valuable assets at the Red Planet.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 17 June 2026
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  • The finding came from a study in which van der Weyden and other scientists across the world investigated cancer-causing genes in tumor samples of nearly 500 domestic cats -- specifically which genes were commonly mutated.
    KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026
  • The company has mutated into something that defies both comparison and logic.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026

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“Morph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morph. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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