as in transforming
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 morphing
The approach allows a single sheet of material to perform multiple functions at once, including adaptive camouflage, information encryption and decryption, and shape morphing.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
The film went through at least six writers over five years, including Noah Baumbach of all people, before morphing into its final form with a generic Bernie Madoff–like figure played by Alda.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
The demonstrations began in late December in response to the collapsing value of the national currency -- the rial -- before morphing into a wider anti-regime movement which drew backing from dissidents abroad and Western governments.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2026
The technology is morphing that fast.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
James steadily ratchets up the scale and force of these hauntings, with little moved objects eventually morphing into full-scale possession territory.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
However, in recent weeks, the trend has started morphing into something new—and perhaps a little more approachable.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
But as Zadie searches for help to control her morphing body, the unwanted growths threaten to take over.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
The protests began around two weeks ago in Tehran’s bazaars over rampant inflation but have spread to more than 180 cities and towns across the country, morphing into general protests against the regime.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
The film went through at least six writers over five years, including Noah Baumbach of all people, before morphing into its final form with a generic Bernie Madoff–like figure played by Alda.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
The demonstrations began in late December in response to the collapsing value of the national currency -- the rial -- before morphing into a wider anti-regime movement which drew backing from dissidents abroad and Western governments.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2026
The technology is morphing that fast.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
James steadily ratchets up the scale and force of these hauntings, with little moved objects eventually morphing into full-scale possession territory.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
However, in recent weeks, the trend has started morphing into something new—and perhaps a little more approachable.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
But as Zadie searches for help to control her morphing body, the unwanted growths threaten to take over.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
The protests began around two weeks ago in Tehran’s bazaars over rampant inflation but have spread to more than 180 cities and towns across the country, morphing into general protests against the regime.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for morphing
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Despite their contrasting backgrounds, together Joly and Brunet proved unstoppable, transforming pairs skating.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
3 Feb. 2026
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LiquiDonate is a logistics technology platform transforming how retailers and brands handle excess inventory and returns.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the games, the ghost town operates as an ever-mutating mindspace.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
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However, cases have sharply risen since 2021, likely due to a combination of mutating bacteria and declining rates of vaccination overall, especially among teens getting a booster dose for bacterial meningitis, doctors suggest.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Morphing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morphing. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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