morphs

present tense third-person singular of morph
as in transforms
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 morphs The scene morphs from conversation into confession, revealing truths that each journalist continues to reflect on over the course of the novel. Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024 The cinematography morphs from something appropriate for a wacky comedic satire (straightforward) to lurid horror-movie tones; the score follows a similar path. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024 The camera zooms up close on his stare, which morphs into Stowell's haunted look. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024 This is when the program morphs to a traditional accelerator where equity ownership is part of the process. Steve Andriole, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024

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“Morphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morphs. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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