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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
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
The two are roughly the same size — about that of a semitrailer truck — and similarly barrel-shaped.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 15 June 2026
An interior that looks like a forest The cross-shaped interior, with the altar at the apse, is an homage to light and nature.
—Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The cross-shaped interior, with the altar at the apse, is an homage to light and nature.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
No more bizarrely shaped districts.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
These tiny life forms can appear thread-like, tubular, or dome-shaped.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
While healthy corneas have a more spherical shape, those with keratoconus become steeper and cone-shaped.
—Neelam Patadia, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
No more bizarrely shaped districts.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
That journey also shaped how Reid approached the material.
—Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Her eldest son, Edward Brown, said his mother's resilience shaped his life.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Raised in a struggling household in Madeira, Ronald has often spoken about the hardships that shaped his early life—and have even led him down a path to become one of few billionaire athletes.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 June 2026
Pediatric care providers and child life specialists generally hold that a child’s experience of illness is shaped by more than treatment alone, and that positive emotional experiences can ease anxiety and help children cope with the stress of hospitalization.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
This flexibility suggests that communication between species can be shaped not only by evolution but also by local ecological conditions and, in some cases, learning.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
Humanoid robots are designed to be shaped and move like people.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 13 June 2026
The restaurant, which has held its Michelin star for more than 20 years—no small feat in the finicky world of fine dining—continues to draw diners with seasonal course menus, shaped by local suppliers and produce from the estate gardens, as well as its service and sense of occasion.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Adjective
Designed with Natural Rocker Technology, the shoes have a rocker-shaped, lightweight midsole that makes moving from heel to toe pain-free and effortless.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
The two are roughly the same size — about that of a semitrailer truck — and similarly barrel-shaped.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 15 June 2026
An interior that looks like a forest The cross-shaped interior, with the altar at the apse, is an homage to light and nature.
—Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The cross-shaped interior, with the altar at the apse, is an homage to light and nature.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
No more bizarrely shaped districts.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
These tiny life forms can appear thread-like, tubular, or dome-shaped.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
While healthy corneas have a more spherical shape, those with keratoconus become steeper and cone-shaped.
—Neelam Patadia, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
No more bizarrely shaped districts.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Verb
Parsi photographer and filmmaker Sooni Taraporevala has spent years amassing what may be one of the community’s most intimate archives of everyday life, shaped by her access to the spaces that outsiders rarely see.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
That journey also shaped how Reid approached the material.
—Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Her eldest son, Edward Brown, said his mother's resilience shaped his life.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Raised in a struggling household in Madeira, Ronald has often spoken about the hardships that shaped his early life—and have even led him down a path to become one of few billionaire athletes.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 June 2026
Pediatric care providers and child life specialists generally hold that a child’s experience of illness is shaped by more than treatment alone, and that positive emotional experiences can ease anxiety and help children cope with the stress of hospitalization.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
This flexibility suggests that communication between species can be shaped not only by evolution but also by local ecological conditions and, in some cases, learning.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
Humanoid robots are designed to be shaped and move like people.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 13 June 2026
The restaurant, which has held its Michelin star for more than 20 years—no small feat in the finicky world of fine dining—continues to draw diners with seasonal course menus, shaped by local suppliers and produce from the estate gardens, as well as its service and sense of occasion.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaped
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When decisions arrive pre-formed, discernment fades.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Mar. 2026
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For a fresh look, add ornamental grasses, which create a more natural look than a formed hedge.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The visitors adapted to each child — favorite teams, favorite sports, favorite players — at one point breaking into an enthusiastic chant for the New York Knicks, drawing cheers from kids and parents alike.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Christina alleged that Joan physically and emotionally abused her and Christopher in her best-selling 1978 memoir, Mommie Dearest, which was adapted for the 1981 film that starred Faye Dunaway.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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Lauzon also serves as a community engagement manager and designed the project to give emerging and underrepresented artists a place to sell their work without financial barriers.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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With a range of 50 to 300 kilometers, the drones, all made in Ukraine, are designed to throttle the Russian army’s logistics – adding a new dimension of strikes to Ukraine’s strategy as the war grinds through its fifth year.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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That’s combined with the haul from the original 2004 film, which ended its run with $326 million, not adjusted for inflation.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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In May, the Nasdaq adjusted its rules to allow for the faster inclusion of mega IPOs like SpaceX into the Nasdaq 100, shortening the window to 15 days from three months before eligibility for inclusion.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The commission is scheduled to hold its first in-person meeting, which will be open to the public, in Berkeley in October, with additional meetings planned for Los Angeles, the Central Valley and Northern California over the next 12 months.—
Anat Rubin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire in Lebanon, Iran balked at attending talks planned Friday, the first since the Iranian and US presidents signed the 14-clause memorandum of understanding (MoU) earlier in the week.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Though traditional bed skirts are ruffly (and are making a comeback), many modern ones are tailored and pleated.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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Instead of creating a carbon-copy of Disney's American theme parks, its designers, who are known as Imagineers due to their imaginative use of engineering, tailored the Shanghai site to the local market.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Jackson will now look to reunite a Republican Party left battered by the most expensive and divisive gubernatorial primary in Georgia history, while also trying to convince a broader electorate that a healthcare executive with no political experience is prepared to lead Georgia.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Long before Kansas City prepared to host six matches in soccer’s global tournament, an Overland Park kid named Matt Besler gave the city its first taste of the World Cup stage.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.—
Kevin Baxter
Follow
June 7,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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“Shaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaped. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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