transmogrifying

present participle of transmogrify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmogrifying
Verb
  • Every texture is an independent agent with its own membrane in the mix; percussion rubs and scrapes against your attention, while mutating synth patches burble in the periphery.
    H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
  • Things reportedly spiral after a strange signal hidden beneath the city’s subway tunnels begins mutating the station’s broadcasts — and possibly its listeners.
    SPIN Staff, SPIN, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • When oil wells are shut in, the pressure underground can become imbalanced, deforming the underlying structure.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
  • Their atoms are held together by strong chemical bonds and arranged in a stable crystal structure that resists deforming, even at extreme temperatures.
    Vitor Rielli, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Last summer, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accused China of distorting trade and limiting access for European firms.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 June 2026
  • The stainless-steel finish is extremely durable and will last for years without bending or distorting.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • The flames claimed the girls as collateral, scarring both of them but disfiguring Anaia, who worked the hardest to save Ruby.
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
  • The disfiguring bulge in Dinah’s lower face went away.
    Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Summer fashion is redefining swimwear, transforming it into versatile ready-to-wear for a seamless transition from beach to bar.
    Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • In addition to redefining enforcement, the state bills also include expanding opportunities for immigrants.
    Mamie Bah, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • From there, Chiro takes them apart, refashioning them in a manner that feels authentic and stylish.
    Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
  • Three-and-a-half years after buying the former Veterans Affairs hospital, GM Development has begun refashioning it into apartments.
    Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • Leaders face the challenge of democratizing AI access, fostering universal AI literacy, and redesigning performance metrics to prevent new divides.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Grid operators must prepare for the next big wave of electrification, which will involve industry redesigning some factories to use electricity, residential consumers replacing gas heating and cooking with electric, and charging more electric vehicles.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Work ranged from repairing the roof and updating the heating and ventilation systems to remodeling the community workspaces and adding new study pods.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2026
  • During the transition period, all YMCA programs will continue while the church fundraises and plans remodeling.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
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“Transmogrifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmogrifying. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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