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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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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, 4 Nov. 2025
How have the compounding effects of college protests, financial insecurity, and student loan debt shaped a culture?
—Alexis Williams, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
The firm, shaped by deep industry experience and a fresh perspective, prioritizes understanding each client’s vision for the future.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The scripting process has been shaped in close dialogue with Bryony’s family, ensuring emotional truth and creative integrity at every turn.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Trier’s wife, Helle, thought that skating had shaped her husband’s aesthetic in some additional ways.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Seaton Place Farm is less a house and more a lifestyle, shaped over nearly two centuries.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
DiVincenzo remarkably returned, with an open wound and his nose shaped like a question mark.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 2 Nov. 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
Adjective
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
Verb
My selfhood was partly shaped by being engaged and challenged with everything all the time, all at once.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
How have the compounding effects of college protests, financial insecurity, and student loan debt shaped a culture?
—Alexis Williams, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
The firm, shaped by deep industry experience and a fresh perspective, prioritizes understanding each client’s vision for the future.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The scripting process has been shaped in close dialogue with Bryony’s family, ensuring emotional truth and creative integrity at every turn.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Trier’s wife, Helle, thought that skating had shaped her husband’s aesthetic in some additional ways.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Seaton Place Farm is less a house and more a lifestyle, shaped over nearly two centuries.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
DiVincenzo remarkably returned, with an open wound and his nose shaped like a question mark.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 2 Nov. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaped
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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Atlas toward pushing control boundaries and Optimus toward integration with production-line economics and perception stacks adapted from autonomous driving.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Then, the whole culture completely adapted to the horse.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And problems continue despite the flight cancellations designed to relieve stress on controllers struggling to deal with the shutdown.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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It is designed for easygoing travelers and families—and anyone who likes open air, hot cheese, and mountain views.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Weights can be adjusted post-fabrication using bistable variable stiffness beams, allowing some matrix entries to switch between positive, negative, or zero.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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If, as some suspect, the hurricane’s wind speeds are adjusted upward during the hurricane center's post-storm review, Melissa could set a new bar for the fastest winds on record for a landfalling Atlantic storm.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Dean and some of the others who planned to go to Costa Rica filed consumer complaints with the Attorney General’s Office about Arenal Outdoor.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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The area’s other soccer team, Sacramento Republic FC, initially planned to have a new stadium in the downtown Railyards as far back as 2019.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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From the first power bank to today's lineup of power solutions tailored to every need, Pisen's commitment to empowering life's moments, big and small, remains unchanged.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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This code can then generate a program tailored to any specific object.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Nothing could have prepared her for the diagnosis that was yet to come.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Democrats prepared for a high-profile Trump rally or endorsement in Pennsylvania that never came.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 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 8 Nov. 2025.
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