1
as in adapted
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
a dress shaped to the customer's particular figure
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as in designed
to work out the details of (something) in advance
over the winter the committee shaped the company's new marketing strategy
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as in formed
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Recent Examples of shaped
Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Preservé is only compatible with the Motiva SmoothSilk Ergonomix (teardrop-shaped) breast implants, which the FDA approved last year, following a lengthy clinical trial that demonstrated unprecedentedly low rates of complications.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025
At last, some shaped vinyl — specifically, a paper airplane shaped EP.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
The golden gum-drop shaped structure is visible from Biscayne Bay.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
This plant gets its naked ladies’ common name from its naked flower stems that rise from the ground and bear a star-shaped, lavender-pink to lilac-pink flower.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
This type primarily affects children, causing small, scaly, teardrop-shaped, itchy red bumps on the skin.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
The cross, a symbol that wards off evil, is mirrored in Tolkien’s use of the mallorn, described as a cross-shaped tree, as a place of refuge and protection.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Over the years, donghua became shaped—if not overshadowed—by the look of anime and Hollywood animation; the Ne Zha in the 2003 series resembles a Disney character, defined by thick outlines and fluid movement.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
From an island shaped like a battleship to a village said to be home to a legendary witch, explore seven of the world’s eeriest, most mysterious destinations.
—Sarah Hutter, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Flat or oddly shaped sides mean the arils inside the fruit have swelled with juice, transforming the fruit's form.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
To be fair, humans aren't shaped like sheep or grains.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
In this latest interview, Yonezu shared the thoughts that shaped this release, as well as the changes in his day-to-day life after completing his world tour.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
But they were all shaped like women’s legs.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The Brown family, founders of Brown-Forman, has significantly shaped Louisville through extensive philanthropy over 155 years.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
Visit The Alamo A must-see on any San Antonio itinerary, the Alamo—officially known as Mission San Antonio de Valero—marks the site of the 1836 battle that shaped Texas history.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
If making smaller sizes, make sure to place same sizes of shaped dough in baking trays for even baking.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Preservé is only compatible with the Motiva SmoothSilk Ergonomix (teardrop-shaped) breast implants, which the FDA approved last year, following a lengthy clinical trial that demonstrated unprecedentedly low rates of complications.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025
At last, some shaped vinyl — specifically, a paper airplane shaped EP.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
The golden gum-drop shaped structure is visible from Biscayne Bay.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
This plant gets its naked ladies’ common name from its naked flower stems that rise from the ground and bear a star-shaped, lavender-pink to lilac-pink flower.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
This type primarily affects children, causing small, scaly, teardrop-shaped, itchy red bumps on the skin.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
The cross, a symbol that wards off evil, is mirrored in Tolkien’s use of the mallorn, described as a cross-shaped tree, as a place of refuge and protection.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Over the years, donghua became shaped—if not overshadowed—by the look of anime and Hollywood animation; the Ne Zha in the 2003 series resembles a Disney character, defined by thick outlines and fluid movement.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
These are frequently shaped into nested spheres—though there are many exceptions, including intricate axial symmetries.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
From an island shaped like a battleship to a village said to be home to a legendary witch, explore seven of the world’s eeriest, most mysterious destinations.
—Sarah Hutter, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Flat or oddly shaped sides mean the arils inside the fruit have swelled with juice, transforming the fruit's form.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
To be fair, humans aren't shaped like sheep or grains.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
In this latest interview, Yonezu shared the thoughts that shaped this release, as well as the changes in his day-to-day life after completing his world tour.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
But they were all shaped like women’s legs.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The Brown family, founders of Brown-Forman, has significantly shaped Louisville through extensive philanthropy over 155 years.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
Visit The Alamo A must-see on any San Antonio itinerary, the Alamo—officially known as Mission San Antonio de Valero—marks the site of the 1836 battle that shaped Texas history.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaped
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Hoover, a BookTok mega-phenomenon whose novels have dominated the New York Times best-seller list, has several books in the process of being adapted.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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Now living on their acreage in Oregon’s wine country, Beverly has adapted to her new surroundings.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Crafted out of a water-resistant and durable ripstop nylon material, it’s designed with RFID-blocking technology and is small enough to fit into a crossbody bag or jacket pocket.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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They’re designed to have very few or zero single points of failure.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The styling is impeccable, with each curl perfectly formed and ready to make a statement.—
Noel Cymone Walker,
StyleCaster,
23 Sep. 2025
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Plasma, which contains water, proteins, sugars, and other substances, makes up about 55% of blood volume, while the formed elements, which make up the other roughly 45%, are suspended in it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Sep. 2025
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The pressure rhythm was adjusted to an uneven triangle pattern to better match the freezing process.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
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Welcome to my College Football Playoff projections, which will be published weekly through the end of the season, updated and adjusted after each Saturday’s results.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Like other key aspects of the agreement, that influx did not go exactly as planned.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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The bill is expected to support the addition of 10,000 new ICE agents over the next five years, with recruitment and onboarding planned to reach full integration by FY 2029.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When tailored to a hospital’s resources and executed well, these investments deliver exponential returns.—
Prof. Dr. med. Mazda Farshad,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Falcon’s Talon mid-tower can be tailored for high-performance gaming with the latest AMD or Intel silicon, scaled up to a high-end desktop (HEDT) configuration using AMD Ryzen Threadripper, or loaded out as a true workstation powered by Threadripper Pro, as reviewed here.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Take a look at how his journey has prepared him to meet the moment.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Bransten recounts meeting with David and Ralph Lauren at the time, prepared with slides.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The famous Stanford Prison Experiment by Zimbardo revealed how quickly people conformed to roles of power or submission, often at the expense of empathy and fairness.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Columbia, Brown, and the University of Pennsylvania have made deals with the Administration to restore their funding, and other universities have conformed to what the Administration seems to want in order to avoid becoming targets themselves.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Shaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaped. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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