as in converts
to change in form, appearance, or use
by clicking a few buttons, this toy car can be transformed into a robot
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Recent Examples of transforms
The sheer scale of the audience transforms the nature of the pressure.
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Amy Cuddy, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
No other fabric transforms quite like denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
After running away before Cathy's wedding, Heathcliff transforms from a farm hand to a proper 18th-century gentleman—complete with a new gold tooth and hoop earring.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
The company is also in the midst of a significant spending spree as CEO Nikesh Arora transforms Palo Alto into a hub for all things cybersecurity.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Their story transforms into a redemptive one after they’re taken in by Gibson’s character.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
The designer considered how this figure, both human and divine, transforms the object of desire into a cultural power.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Outernational Brings Revolution Rock to Bogotá’s Streets New York troupe Outernational brought the streets of Bogotá to life with a riveting performance on Callejeras Música de a Pie, a YouTube channel that transforms public spaces into open stages.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2026
Emily Brontë’s novel is a book that stains — its emotions seep through generations, its hatreds metastasize, its love transforms into something unholy and permanent.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Amy Cuddy, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
No other fabric transforms quite like denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
After running away before Cathy's wedding, Heathcliff transforms from a farm hand to a proper 18th-century gentleman—complete with a new gold tooth and hoop earring.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
The company is also in the midst of a significant spending spree as CEO Nikesh Arora transforms Palo Alto into a hub for all things cybersecurity.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Their story transforms into a redemptive one after they’re taken in by Gibson’s character.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
The designer considered how this figure, both human and divine, transforms the object of desire into a cultural power.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Outernational Brings Revolution Rock to Bogotá’s Streets New York troupe Outernational brought the streets of Bogotá to life with a riveting performance on Callejeras Música de a Pie, a YouTube channel that transforms public spaces into open stages.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2026
Emily Brontë’s novel is a book that stains — its emotions seep through generations, its hatreds metastasize, its love transforms into something unholy and permanent.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transforms
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The detachable head, which converts it to a handheld vacuum that can easily clean furniture and stairs.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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It's made to order in Germany, targeted for the European market, and starts at €3,999 (which converts to about US$4,700).—
Stefan Ionescu
February 13,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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Henrot transfigures her erotic source material into something else.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Walls replaces Wells, who was head coach at DP since 2011, compiling a 137-48 record, including a state title in 2017.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sac State replaces Northern Illinois University, which was invited to join the Mountain West Conference.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Transforms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transforms. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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