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
Take, for example, the CBS Philadelphia studios, where a giant, curved green-screen wall transforms into different sets throughout the day.
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CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Luminara is also the first commercial super yacht that features an Aquabana—an inflatable floating lounge that transforms the Mediterranean into a private swim club.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 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
With both films, art transforms grief into something everlasting.
—Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The night will feature DJ sets and interactive moments designed to spark conversation, games, raffles and a live performance in which Marx transforms from host to full-stage performing artist.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Sarah Sherman Samuel transforms high-quality hemp bedding with a tiger illustration—drawn by her son, no less—to make a set of shams perfect for elevating your bedding set with custom-like details.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
The latter is one of the most covered songs of the 20th century, but that bouncing chorus of drums, along with Falco’s marblemouthed croon, utterly transforms the melody.
—Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 8 Feb. 2026
Cady tries to take down Regina but unintentionally transforms into a bully by trying to fit in.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 1 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Luminara is also the first commercial super yacht that features an Aquabana—an inflatable floating lounge that transforms the Mediterranean into a private swim club.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 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
With both films, art transforms grief into something everlasting.
—Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The night will feature DJ sets and interactive moments designed to spark conversation, games, raffles and a live performance in which Marx transforms from host to full-stage performing artist.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Sarah Sherman Samuel transforms high-quality hemp bedding with a tiger illustration—drawn by her son, no less—to make a set of shams perfect for elevating your bedding set with custom-like details.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
The latter is one of the most covered songs of the 20th century, but that bouncing chorus of drums, along with Falco’s marblemouthed croon, utterly transforms the melody.
—Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 8 Feb. 2026
Cady tries to take down Regina but unintentionally transforms into a bully by trying to fit in.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transforms
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This converts the Bilt Blue into a flat-rate 2X no-annual-fee card that earns transferable points; the Bilt Obsidian would earn 4X points on dining or groceries, and the Palladium would earn 3X points everywhere.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Stop by to catch a new exhibit or a poetry reading, or come back for happy hour when the space converts into a rum and cocktail bar.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
7 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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Moral certainty replaces moral reasoning.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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What can make buying silver online less safe That safety can break down, though, when urgency replaces due diligence.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Transforms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transforms. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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