reshape

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verb

re·​shape (ˌ)rē-ˈshāp 

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

reshaper

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noun

re·​shaper

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: one that reshapes something

especially : a worker who does the final blocking of hats

Examples of reshape in a Sentence

Verb

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The University of Pittsburgh’s record-setting growth is reshaping both its campus and Oakland, as the university leans into a long-term expansion plan that adds student beds, new facilities and economic heft to one of Pennsylvania’s busiest urban districts. —Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 23 June 2026

Warsh may eventually be able to reshape the committee. —Matt Peterson,steve Liesman, CNBC, 23 June 2026

Criminal case reshaped county’s defense On April 3, a separate criminal grand jury indicted eight defendants connected to Devastating Pyrotechnics and BlackStar Fireworks. —Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026

When smartphones reshaped daily life, organizations adjusted business models and created new opportunities. —Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1827, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reshape

• agape
• escape
• landscape
• lenape
• seascape
• soundscape
• ape
• cape
• crape
• crepe
• drape
• gape

Kids Definition

reshape

verb

re·​shape (ˈ)rē-ˈshāp 

: to give a new form to

reshaper noun