SHAPABLE Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

shapable

adjective

ˈshā-pə-bəl

variants or shapeable

Definition of shapable

as in plastic

capable of being easily molded or modeled add just enough water to the flour so that it becomes a shapable mass

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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, where giant rotating ocean currents trap huge amounts plastic debris, seemed ideal.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
The plastic components were also largely molded in Hungary, with specialist costume-effects makers developing the initial prototypes.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

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Although the initial deployment will focus on 5G, Qualcomm said the platforms offer an adaptable foundation for future connectivity technologies and more intelligent network operations.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Everyone reacts differently to the time change, but being adaptable makes the darkness a little easier on your physical and mental health, according to Richardson.

— Amanda Callahan, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

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