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
An oil painting on angels on Spelling’s wall inspired the show title, and the speaker box on Spelling’s desk morphed into the idea of Charlie’s speaker.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
This time around, his recording studio morphed from a playground into a haven, its familiar walls allowing the type of creativity that only flourishes in private spaces—a luxury for the band at that time.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
In college, that morphed into her providing free detergent for those washing their clothes.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The 69-year-old general orchestrated a 2021 coup against the administration of Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi and placed her under arrest, sparking widespread protests that morphed into nationwide armed resistance against the junta.
—Reuters, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Within a few weeks of arriving in France, though, her excitement morphed into an overwhelming sense of isolation and loneliness.
—Autumn Barnes, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
What’s startling is how quickly yesterday’s propaganda has morphed into a neutral statement on American policy.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Then, on a large screen, a surreal digital artwork morphed in real time to incorporate what had been discussed.
—Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Audrey, to her own credit, morphed into this incredible dancer on her own.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
This time around, his recording studio morphed from a playground into a haven, its familiar walls allowing the type of creativity that only flourishes in private spaces—a luxury for the band at that time.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
In college, that morphed into her providing free detergent for those washing their clothes.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The 69-year-old general orchestrated a 2021 coup against the administration of Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi and placed her under arrest, sparking widespread protests that morphed into nationwide armed resistance against the junta.
—Reuters, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Within a few weeks of arriving in France, though, her excitement morphed into an overwhelming sense of isolation and loneliness.
—Autumn Barnes, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
What’s startling is how quickly yesterday’s propaganda has morphed into a neutral statement on American policy.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Then, on a large screen, a surreal digital artwork morphed in real time to incorporate what had been discussed.
—Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Audrey, to her own credit, morphed into this incredible dancer on her own.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for morphed
Verb
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Holy Oly transformed into a drive-through chicken pick-up, with a wave from the car and a check-in with lifelong friends.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Largely unknown outside scientific circles, Lehmann fundamentally transformed our understanding of what lies at the heart of our planet.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The variant is a member of the Omicron family and is highly mutated, with 70 to 75 mutations.—
Sandra Temko,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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As the virus has mutated, the mRNA platform has allowed scientists to update COVID vaccines to better match the most prevalent strains.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Morphed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morphed. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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