as in transformed
to change in form, appearance, or use
a science fiction story in which radiation metamorphoses people into giant bugs
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Recent Examples of metamorphosed
The pressure and heat of deep burial and tectonic events over eons have transformed the silt into a hard metamorphic rock, and the microbial carbon in it has metamorphosed into graphite.
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Howard Lee, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metamorphosed
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Working with exhibition designer Cécile Degos, Anderson transformed Gagosian’s storefront space into a veritable life-size Cornell box, inviting visitors into Cornell’s studio in the basement of his family’s home on Utopia Parkway in Queens.—
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So, what started as manageable balances for many people has since transformed into serious financial burdens.—
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The 6-6 Oldacre converted 7 of 8 shots from the floor and 9 of 12 free throws.—
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On two of the eight misses, Miami converted on fourth down.—
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“Metamorphosed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metamorphosed. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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