Thesaurus results for MORPH

morph

verb

Definition of 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 What began as Israel’s military response to Hamas’s brutal attack on October 7 quickly morphed into one of the most destructive military campaigns against civilians in modern times. — Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026 The rocket’s plume with the rising sun over the horizon created a morphing bluish-orange cloud as the tiny points of light of the first and upper stage separated. — Richard Tribou, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 The morphing nebula from Tuesday morning’s launch was the result of a SpaceX Falcon 9 flight to resupply the International Space Station. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 Once the underdog, signed as an insurance policy before training camp in 2025, Dobbins must morph into a Great Dane. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for morph

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At Gucci, the iconic Horsebit takes center stage across bags, belts and shoes, transforming timeless house codes into powerful statement accessories.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Rather than simply copying that, but with a slab of batteries under the cabin, the Fiat Multiplay explores the idea of a vehicle that’s adaptable, transforming from a three-row people carrier to a pickup.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026

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Nowadays, the concept has mutated into something more like a full RV kitchen without the RV (or outside the RV), sometimes packed into a box burly enough to survive an active war zone.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
But sometimes, a single one of these letters will mutate, swapping an A for a G, for instance.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

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