morph

as in to transform
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 morph However, according to a source at Disney, lead writer and director Joyce Sherri will continue with the project, which is now being morphed into a special inspired by The Princess and the Frog. Nick Caruso, TVLine, 3 Mar. 2025 But with consistently impressive, evolving bookings at corporate venues such as Mission Ballroom — and Red Rocks itself, which has lately morphed into a summer-long mini-fest in some ways — it’s definitely got some competition. John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025 In the book, Jubilees goalie Henry Franklyn is noted as the first goaltender to make saves while falling to his knees, a style that has morphed into the butterfly goaltending style that is commonplace today. Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025 This military elite behind the regime will attempt to maintain power likely by morphing into an even more mafia-like corporate-military state. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for morph

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“Morph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morph. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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