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
Playing on a mostly bare stage over which an arched bridge bares witness to all, Harrison (Daisy Jones and the Six, A Complete Unknown) convincingly morphs from dangerous, out-of-control terror to hollowed-out shell and, finally, a man who only gradually begins to take responsibility for himself.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
But when the snow melts, Whistler morphs into a summer wonderland for hikers, bikers, and anyone craving clean mountain air.
—Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
Structurally too, their in-possession formation mirrors Kompany’s, lining up with the same 4-2-3-1 that morphs into a 4-3-3 in more advanced areas.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
That visit nearly turns fatal when Tyler morphs into a Hyde, claws raised, but ultimately spares her.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The pattern morphs into blotchy stripes on its tail.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Unless his backline morphs into the Justice League overnight, their story won’t have a happy ending.
—Julia Ranney, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
This is an emotional documentary that morphs into a dream but keeps bumping into reality.
—Armond White, National Review, 14 Feb. 2025
There’s grit but also lugubriousness in Christy, an inspirational sports movie that morphs in somewhat ungainly style into an unflinching depiction of domestic violence.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
But when the snow melts, Whistler morphs into a summer wonderland for hikers, bikers, and anyone craving clean mountain air.
—Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
Structurally too, their in-possession formation mirrors Kompany’s, lining up with the same 4-2-3-1 that morphs into a 4-3-3 in more advanced areas.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
That visit nearly turns fatal when Tyler morphs into a Hyde, claws raised, but ultimately spares her.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The pattern morphs into blotchy stripes on its tail.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Unless his backline morphs into the Justice League overnight, their story won’t have a happy ending.
—Julia Ranney, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
This is an emotional documentary that morphs into a dream but keeps bumping into reality.
—Armond White, National Review, 14 Feb. 2025
There’s grit but also lugubriousness in Christy, an inspirational sports movie that morphs in somewhat ungainly style into an unflinching depiction of domestic violence.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for morphs
Verb
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The 26-foot-tall bronze sculpture depicts a male figure that transforms into tree branches housing various bird species.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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This mix of coffee, garlic, paprika, brown sugar, and sea salt transforms average steaks, ground beef, or pork into flavorful centerpieces.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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 8 Oct. 2025.
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