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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Once a niche interface for Apple MacBook Pros and pricey external SSDs, Thunderbolt has slowly morphed into a data transfer method for the masses.
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PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Thanks to its runaway success—including 10 Emmy wins out of 20 nominations—The White Lotus, once billed as a limited series, has morphed into an anthology show.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
These cases started as attempts to correct past failures, but the NCAA and the plaintiffs have manage to morph them into an attempt to dictate future activity.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
At that point, the contest had morphed into a back-and-forth slugfest, and the fouls kept coming against both teams.
—Bob Harkins, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Thanks to its runaway success—including 10 Emmy wins out of 20 nominations—The White Lotus, once billed as a limited series, has morphed into an anthology show.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
These cases started as attempts to correct past failures, but the NCAA and the plaintiffs have manage to morph them into an attempt to dictate future activity.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
At that point, the contest had morphed into a back-and-forth slugfest, and the fouls kept coming against both teams.
—Bob Harkins, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Morph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morph. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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