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reshape

verb

re·​shape (ˌ)rē-ˈshāp How to pronounce reshape (audio)
reshaped; reshaping; reshapes

transitive verb

: to give a new form or orientation to : reorganize
The cargo space was reshaped in the new model.
These changes will reshape the future.
reshaper noun

Examples of reshape in a Sentence

The body of the car was reshaped to allow for more cargo space. These changes will reshape the future. He reshaped the plot of his story.
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The unfolding trends could reshape congressional control and influence the GOP’s prospects in 2028 and beyond. Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025 Rather than let those early challenges define her, Bankston pursued nursing at Youngstown State University, initiating a career that would eventually reshape the fundamentals of health care systems. Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2025 Cybersecurity has been reshaped by the rapid rise of advanced artificial intelligence tools, and recent incidents show just how quickly the threat landscape is shifting. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Nov. 2025 As the tech industry claims AI will reshape the world — including investment portfolios belonging to everyone from billionaires to 401k-holding retirees — what company and what vision comes out on top could affect nearly every American. Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reshape

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reshape was in 1827

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“Reshape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reshape. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

reshape

verb
re·​shape (ˈ)rē-ˈshāp How to pronounce reshape (audio)
: to give a new form to
reshaper noun

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