as in transformed
to take on a different shape, appearance, or state
When it emerged from its chrysalis, the caterpillar had morphed into a striking butterfly.
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Recent Examples of morphed
What’s startling is how quickly yesterday’s propaganda has morphed into a neutral statement on American policy.
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Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Then, on a large screen, a surreal digital artwork morphed in real time to incorporate what had been discussed.
—Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Audrey, to her own credit, morphed into this incredible dancer on her own.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The vehicles morphed out of jeeps left behind by American troops during World War II.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
But after a contentious start, the game morphed into just another ho-hum Warriors loss, this time by a score of 115-101.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
The seven-time Super Bowl champion has morphed into a glue guy, whose employment as a Fox Sports NFL television analyst, part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and key partner with Fanatics binds him with almost every major stakeholder in the Flag Football Classic and WrestleMania 42.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Threats of tariffs escalated, creating chaos and confusion that has morphed into strain and worry over the future of the relationship between North American allies.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Its origins trace back two millennia, to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which later morphed into All Hallow’s Eve in the Roman Catholic Church.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Then, on a large screen, a surreal digital artwork morphed in real time to incorporate what had been discussed.
—Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Audrey, to her own credit, morphed into this incredible dancer on her own.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The vehicles morphed out of jeeps left behind by American troops during World War II.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
But after a contentious start, the game morphed into just another ho-hum Warriors loss, this time by a score of 115-101.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
The seven-time Super Bowl champion has morphed into a glue guy, whose employment as a Fox Sports NFL television analyst, part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and key partner with Fanatics binds him with almost every major stakeholder in the Flag Football Classic and WrestleMania 42.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Threats of tariffs escalated, creating chaos and confusion that has morphed into strain and worry over the future of the relationship between North American allies.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Its origins trace back two millennia, to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which later morphed into All Hallow’s Eve in the Roman Catholic Church.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for morphed
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Holy Oly transformed into a drive-through chicken pick-up, with a wave from the car and a check-in with lifelong friends.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Largely unknown outside scientific circles, Lehmann fundamentally transformed our understanding of what lies at the heart of our planet.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The variant is a member of the Omicron family and is highly mutated, with 70 to 75 mutations.—
Sandra Temko,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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As the virus has mutated, the mRNA platform has allowed scientists to update COVID vaccines to better match the most prevalent strains.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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