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
Over the past decade, Pride Nights have morphed into something much larger, radical and sinister, in my opinion.
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 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.
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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.
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Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
As production went underway, however, the series morphed into a work unlike anything that’s been seen in anime before or since.
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Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
Almost overnight, broad promises have morphed into heavy expectations of performance.
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Troy Holaday,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
What was once a passive escape built around spa days and quiet pools has morphed into something far more ambitious fitness assessments, sleep tracking, diagnostic panels and longevity programs promising to add years to your life.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
The appointment of a tech insider to lead the BBC signalled an internal shift at the broadcaster, which over the past 100 years has morphed from a radio broadcaster to a behemoth that encompasses everything from television and streaming to IP licensing and production.
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Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
9 June 2026
But since the calendar flipped to June, Webb has morphed back into the workhorse who has led the National League in innings pitched for three consecutive seasons, finishing in the top six in Cy Young voting eachof those years.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 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
As production went underway, however, the series morphed into a work unlike anything that’s been seen in anime before or since.
—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
Almost overnight, broad promises have morphed into heavy expectations of performance.
—
Troy Holaday,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
What was once a passive escape built around spa days and quiet pools has morphed into something far more ambitious fitness assessments, sleep tracking, diagnostic panels and longevity programs promising to add years to your life.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
The appointment of a tech insider to lead the BBC signalled an internal shift at the broadcaster, which over the past 100 years has morphed from a radio broadcaster to a behemoth that encompasses everything from television and streaming to IP licensing and production.
—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
9 June 2026
But since the calendar flipped to June, Webb has morphed back into the workhorse who has led the National League in innings pitched for three consecutive seasons, finishing in the top six in Cy Young voting eachof those years.
—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for morphed
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The home has been restored and transformed with a custom island in the kitchen along with a butler’s pantry, second fridge and wine fridge.
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Artists Amanda Valdes and Atomik transformed a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette in front of a live audience with their personal style and interpretations.
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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.
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The company has mutated into something that defies both comparison and logic.
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“Morphed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morphed. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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