as in transforms
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 morphs
As the city government morphs, another proposal is to create a true public works department, with Utilities Superintendent Tracie Marshall becoming general superintendent of public works.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The scene slowly morphs into après-ski cocktails and snacks like the paper-thin black truffle pizza.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
This is a movie that subverts and morphs the audience's expectations with great intelligence at each turn.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
But through no fault of the actress, the film starts to sag as Erika morphs from intoxicating vixen to deceitfully manipulative monster.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
What begins as a slow, lumbering triplet rhythm gradually morphs into a fleet and elegant quasi-acid jam; drums that start off gently turn tough and clattering before the whole thing fades out in a soft sunset glow.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2026
Everything is immaculately landscaped, with views pulling your gaze to water on both sides of the islet–a sparkling sapphire and turquoise canvas that morphs and deepens in tone throughout the day.
—Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
The evildoer himself morphs from sexy Jamie Campbell Bower to evil monstrosity!
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
Then there’s a mysterious stranger, a fresh-faced young woman (a rather haunting Isla Johnston) who lures him into her trap with true temptation but soon morphs into her actual identity as none other than the devil, albeit one with ruby red lips.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The scene slowly morphs into après-ski cocktails and snacks like the paper-thin black truffle pizza.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
This is a movie that subverts and morphs the audience's expectations with great intelligence at each turn.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
But through no fault of the actress, the film starts to sag as Erika morphs from intoxicating vixen to deceitfully manipulative monster.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
What begins as a slow, lumbering triplet rhythm gradually morphs into a fleet and elegant quasi-acid jam; drums that start off gently turn tough and clattering before the whole thing fades out in a soft sunset glow.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2026
Everything is immaculately landscaped, with views pulling your gaze to water on both sides of the islet–a sparkling sapphire and turquoise canvas that morphs and deepens in tone throughout the day.
—Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
The evildoer himself morphs from sexy Jamie Campbell Bower to evil monstrosity!
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
Then there’s a mysterious stranger, a fresh-faced young woman (a rather haunting Isla Johnston) who lures him into her trap with true temptation but soon morphs into her actual identity as none other than the devil, albeit one with ruby red lips.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for morphs
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While millions will pack Hard Rock Stadium for matches, a 1,033-acre natural park sits between North Beach and Sunny Isles Beach, offering exactly the kind of unexpected discovery that transforms a sports trip into something more memorable.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Hiram Johnson High School’s Law Academy student program transforms teenagers, according an assistant principal at the school.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Measles mutates slowly enough that researchers can in many cases search for essentially the same strain when tracking its movements.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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This dynamic drives a phenomenon called antigenic shift meaning that the vaccine paradoxically encourages new mutations and can actually prolong pandemics as the virus constantly mutates to escape the protective effects of the vaccine.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Morphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morphs. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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