reshape
verb
re·shape
(ˌ)rē-ˈshāp 
reshaped; reshaping; reshapes
: 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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Mac Engel
january 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Japan has launched a month-long deep-sea mission aimed at unlocking a new domestic source of rare earth elements, a move that could reshape how the country secures critical minerals used in electric vehicles, electronics, and defense systems.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
The projects are designed to reshape the downtown with more park space, better transportation and a more interesting experience for people on the ground.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
This process has opened the door for many people who couldn't otherwise conceive children and reshaped who gets to be a parent, including more LGBTQ+ couples.
—Janet W. Lee, NPR, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Reshape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reshape. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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