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 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.
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Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Developing shape-shifting aircraft materials Today, projects aimed at developing shape-shifting, or morphing, aircraft are often dragged down by a materials problem.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Unlike other perfumes, Voelkl says, many skin scents have a steady aroma that stays consistent throughout the day, rather than morphing from top to middle to bottom notes.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
That ultra-flexible architecture, morphing venues, will continue in the future.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
With Wonder Man, Marvel is trying its hand again at morphing its original IP into something a bit off the wall.
—Lucy Ford, Time, 27 Dec. 2025
Based on the Arsène Lupin character Maurice Leblanc created in the early 1900s, the series initially followed Assane’s revenge mission against the Pellegrini family who wronged his father, before morphing into a search for his abducted son and then on to his mission to steal the Black Pearl.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
And various modules allow the purpose of the ebike to change according to needs – morphing from a single-seater to a cargo hauler with relative ease.
—New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2025
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel beamed like a proud parent about his team morphing into a dominant running team, a trend that continued in Sunday’s 34-10 win at the Jets, Miami’s fourth victory in a row.
—Barry Jackson
updated December 7, Miami Herald, 8 Dec. 2025
Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Developing shape-shifting aircraft materials Today, projects aimed at developing shape-shifting, or morphing, aircraft are often dragged down by a materials problem.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Unlike other perfumes, Voelkl says, many skin scents have a steady aroma that stays consistent throughout the day, rather than morphing from top to middle to bottom notes.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
That ultra-flexible architecture, morphing venues, will continue in the future.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
With Wonder Man, Marvel is trying its hand again at morphing its original IP into something a bit off the wall.
—Lucy Ford, Time, 27 Dec. 2025
Based on the Arsène Lupin character Maurice Leblanc created in the early 1900s, the series initially followed Assane’s revenge mission against the Pellegrini family who wronged his father, before morphing into a search for his abducted son and then on to his mission to steal the Black Pearl.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
And various modules allow the purpose of the ebike to change according to needs – morphing from a single-seater to a cargo hauler with relative ease.
—New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2025
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel beamed like a proud parent about his team morphing into a dominant running team, a trend that continued in Sunday’s 34-10 win at the Jets, Miami’s fourth victory in a row.
—Barry Jackson
updated December 7, Miami Herald, 8 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for morphing
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One idea centered on transforming the kickoff, which had become the sport’s most boring play, due to a historically low number of returns.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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Artificial intelligence is transforming many spaces, including churches.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
9 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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Experts who spoke to Flow Space are hopeful that these new approvals will provide the necessary tools to treat a disease that evades treatment by constantly mutating.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Morphing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morphing. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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