as in transformed
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 morphed
The vehicles morphed out of jeeps left behind by American troops during World War II.
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ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
But after a contentious start, the game morphed into just another ho-hum Warriors loss, this time by a score of 115-101.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
The seven-time Super Bowl champion has morphed into a glue guy, whose employment as a Fox Sports NFL television analyst, part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and key partner with Fanatics binds him with almost every major stakeholder in the Flag Football Classic and WrestleMania 42.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Threats of tariffs escalated, creating chaos and confusion that has morphed into strain and worry over the future of the relationship between North American allies.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Its origins trace back two millennia, to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which later morphed into All Hallow’s Eve in the Roman Catholic Church.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
What the wider world doesn’t quite know yet is that Pittsburgh, Andy Warhol’s hometown, has slowly morphed into a vibrant cultural center.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Rather than being universally shouted down when those anti-Israel sentiments quickly morphed into anti-Jewish vitriol, they were tolerated, ignored and even celebrated on college campuses, in social media chatrooms and in the halls of Congress.
—Nolan Finley, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
What started as an industry insider event has morphed into a much larger and impressive spectacle.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
But after a contentious start, the game morphed into just another ho-hum Warriors loss, this time by a score of 115-101.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
The seven-time Super Bowl champion has morphed into a glue guy, whose employment as a Fox Sports NFL television analyst, part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and key partner with Fanatics binds him with almost every major stakeholder in the Flag Football Classic and WrestleMania 42.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Threats of tariffs escalated, creating chaos and confusion that has morphed into strain and worry over the future of the relationship between North American allies.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Its origins trace back two millennia, to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which later morphed into All Hallow’s Eve in the Roman Catholic Church.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
What the wider world doesn’t quite know yet is that Pittsburgh, Andy Warhol’s hometown, has slowly morphed into a vibrant cultural center.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Rather than being universally shouted down when those anti-Israel sentiments quickly morphed into anti-Jewish vitriol, they were tolerated, ignored and even celebrated on college campuses, in social media chatrooms and in the halls of Congress.
—Nolan Finley, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
What started as an industry insider event has morphed into a much larger and impressive spectacle.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for morphed
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Her death exposed to the world a reality that Iranian women have faced and fought for since 1979, when the country transformed into an Islamic republic with religious law severely restricting women.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Louisville is at an interesting inflection point because, while bourbon tourism has transformed it, bourbon consumption globally has peaked, as younger generations drink less and tariffs impact American goods.—
Adam Sachs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Most organisms use tens of thousands of protein types, and each can be mutated, modified and measured in different ways and in countless environments.—
Marc Zimmer,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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In more ways than one, this war has mutated into an ugly numbers game.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Morphed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morphed. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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