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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
With the intention of furthering conversation and community among guests, the series transforms Arlo Hotels’ communal spaces into cultural destinations to make contemporary art more accessible to locals and tourists aline.
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Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The image, taken by NASA photographer Bill Ingalls, transforms a familiar sight into a beacon of celebration as the nation begins its yearlong observance of America's anniversary.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
This combination of accessibility and rigor transforms it from a static repository of knowledge into a living, interactive partner for veterinary teams.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
This version takes those components and transforms them into a sheet cake, making the process a bit simpler to pull off.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
An immersive approach transforms the Titanic from a distant historical event into a visceral, personal experience.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
The production features music by Oscar-winning composer Hildur Guðnadóttir and examines how grief transforms identity.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Spikes Studio’s proprietary platform transforms catalog content into vertical micro-dramas.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
The intensity surrounding your desires is no exception, but this is a personal turning point where your approach to love and relationships transforms.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The image, taken by NASA photographer Bill Ingalls, transforms a familiar sight into a beacon of celebration as the nation begins its yearlong observance of America's anniversary.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
This combination of accessibility and rigor transforms it from a static repository of knowledge into a living, interactive partner for veterinary teams.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
This version takes those components and transforms them into a sheet cake, making the process a bit simpler to pull off.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
An immersive approach transforms the Titanic from a distant historical event into a visceral, personal experience.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
The production features music by Oscar-winning composer Hildur Guðnadóttir and examines how grief transforms identity.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Spikes Studio’s proprietary platform transforms catalog content into vertical micro-dramas.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
The intensity surrounding your desires is no exception, but this is a personal turning point where your approach to love and relationships transforms.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transforms
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All three together create the predisposition that converts to purchase, premium pricing, and sustained growth.—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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On top of disc brakes at the axles, many employ regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electricity that feeds back into the power grid or can be used by other trains.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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Henrot transfigures her erotic source material into something else.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Whittingham replaces former head coach Sherrone Moore, who was fired in December after two seasons.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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When institutions operate in a constant state of decay, crisis management replaces strategic planning, and long-term reform becomes impossible.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Transforms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transforms. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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