transforms

present tense third-person singular of transform

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Recent Examples of transforms The shop's Lightcamp package quickly transforms the PV5 Passenger van into a smart mini-camper with indoor/outdoor kitchen and sleeping space for four people. New Atlas, 9 July 2026 What begins as a history play transforms into a sharp-eyed satire about the cost of assimilation in a society where money, power and white privilege remain stubbornly intertwined. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 This model reduces breach liability, speeds up onboarding, and transforms privacy into a product feature, fostering stronger customer relationships. Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The new approach transforms harmful CO2 into valuable fuels and chemicals under mild conditions. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026 The top of the array is coated with a transparent light-absorbing layer of organic material that transforms the incoming light into electric charge. Tereza Pultarova, IEEE Spectrum, 7 July 2026 Captain Ahab is, of course, the volcanic figure who transforms the Pequod’s voyage into something truly rich and strange. Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 As artificial intelligence transforms the job market and rising living costs squeeze family budgets, the University of California system is making the case that its degrees remain valuable investments. Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 Each chair transforms into a full-size foam mattress that's already stored inside -- no air pumps or extra storage required. ABC News, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transforms
Verb
  • At the center of the platform is a 400 Gbps silicon photonic transceiver that converts electrical signals into optical signals and back again.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • Enjoy the rest of the summer on the water with this 2-in-1 package that includes an inflatable paddle board that converts to a kayak in seconds.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • But the filmmaker’s imagination transfigures personal history into something not of this world, wholly original, and uniquely demented.
    Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
  • Henrot transfigures her erotic source material into something else.
    Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And the recognition that is born from taking the time to share and unpack and just see each other in your grief is the thing that actually transforms and transmutes.
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026
  • This brick-by-brick work ensures that, beyond attracting attention, a brand sustains that attention and transmutes it into longevity, real influence and leadership.
    Jenna Guarneri, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • This reliance often replaces critical judgment, as capital chases association rather than fundamental analysis.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • The recall, announced this week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, replaces a prior one Kia initiated in 2024.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026

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“Transforms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transforms. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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