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
This then morphs into its own community and Little Dot — specializing in digital video production, distribution and monetization — capitalizes on the frenzy.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Food and bev are at the heart of the project here as well, including the Living Room, which morphs from daytime cafe to evening lounge, and the new Guardian Rooftop, complete with a retractable roof for all-season revelry.
—Jake Emen, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Austin, Texas When cooler temperatures kick in, Austin morphs into a fine shoulder season getaway.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Tim Herrin, who suffered through a rocky regular season that included a couple of trips to Columbus, simply morphs into his (teammate-coined) alter ego, Jim Herrin.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Food and bev are at the heart of the project here as well, including the Living Room, which morphs from daytime cafe to evening lounge, and the new Guardian Rooftop, complete with a retractable roof for all-season revelry.
—Jake Emen, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Austin, Texas When cooler temperatures kick in, Austin morphs into a fine shoulder season getaway.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Tim Herrin, who suffered through a rocky regular season that included a couple of trips to Columbus, simply morphs into his (teammate-coined) alter ego, Jim Herrin.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for morphs
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Through his music, Carrillo transforms personal anguish into empowering anthems, elevating moments of silence into rich, melodic soundscapes and celebrating the beauty of struggle itself.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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The city’s skyline appears, populated with puppets representing Loro Piana artisans, and eventually transforms into the contours of Bergdorf Goodman itself.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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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 22 Oct. 2025.
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