transubstantiating

verb

present participle of transubstantiate
as in transforming
to change in form, appearance, or use the novelist transubstantiated the joys and sorrows of his early years into a charming fable about childhood

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  1. transforming
  2. converting
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  • The true impact of AI lies in empowering patients between visits, offering answers and fostering preparedness, rather than fundamentally transforming the doctor's appointment itself.
    — Amy Shoenthal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Founded in 1969, the Booker has a reputation for transforming writers’ careers, with a globally minded judging panel set to reveal finalists in September and the winner in November.
    — Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of transforming
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  • Selling appreciated investments, converting retirement accounts, purchasing business assets, changing entity structures or planning charitable gifts can influence taxes for decades.
    — D. Scott Kenik, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Aurora said that converting certain areas to more drought-tolerant landscaping is one of the many steps the city is taking to model a good use of community resources.
    — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of converting
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“Transubstantiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transubstantiating. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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