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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What started as a collaboration tool has morphed into a productivity killer that affects millions of workers worldwide.
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Off the heels of Dior Men’s era of Kim Jones, who offered elegant twists on menswear in theatrical runway shows, Anderson ushered in a playful, everyday sense of luxury, delving into the house’s heritage by reintroducing classic silhouettes morphed in new ways.
—Alice Pfeiffer, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
The water levels were so low then that few ships could leave their docks, and the couple’s cruise morphed into a series of extended bus excursions.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
The next hour would morph into Pogacar’s coronation.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 5 July 2025
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Off the heels of Dior Men’s era of Kim Jones, who offered elegant twists on menswear in theatrical runway shows, Anderson ushered in a playful, everyday sense of luxury, delving into the house’s heritage by reintroducing classic silhouettes morphed in new ways.
—Alice Pfeiffer, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
The water levels were so low then that few ships could leave their docks, and the couple’s cruise morphed into a series of extended bus excursions.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
The next hour would morph into Pogacar’s coronation.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for morph
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This method transforms what could be a tough cut of meat into a tangy, tender bite.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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The new formula starts as a lightweight cream, then transforms into a fine mist for even, weightless application.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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In this sense, AI would act like a virus that mutates against a vaccine.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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This model must change if these countries are to keep up with the innovations shaping a rapidly mutating military environment.—
Omar Al-Ubaydli,
semafor.com,
16 July 2025
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“Morph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morph. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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