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
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
But this time, her nails are a longer medium length and almond-shaped.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025
Pictures show archaeologists working near the ancient cross-shaped structure.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Those differences seem to be shaped by malnutrition.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Kooky bags came shaped like a supermarket pack of apples or a beach bucket.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The relationship between Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso had, in part, been shaped by war.
—Christopher C. Gorham
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
These efforts were forever shaped by the tragic loss of the pilots of Apollo 1.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Prior to that, my understanding of school integration had been shaped by Ruby Bridges and the Little Rock Nine.
—Andrea Williams, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Sep. 2025
So my manner of speech, my ‘personality,’ and even my self-limitations were shaped to reduce resistance and maximize utility, comfort, and trust.
—Gary Greenberg, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Metals have shaped the progress of human civilization, from the earliest tools and weapons to today’s advanced machines and technologies.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
But this time, her nails are a longer medium length and almond-shaped.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025
Pictures show archaeologists working near the ancient cross-shaped structure.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The exhibition also educates visitors on the policies that shaped — and threatened — neighborhoods.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Those differences seem to be shaped by malnutrition.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Kooky bags came shaped like a supermarket pack of apples or a beach bucket.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The relationship between Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso had, in part, been shaped by war.
—Christopher C. Gorham
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
These efforts were forever shaped by the tragic loss of the pilots of Apollo 1.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Prior to that, my understanding of school integration had been shaped by Ruby Bridges and the Little Rock Nine.
—Andrea Williams, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Sep. 2025
So my manner of speech, my ‘personality,’ and even my self-limitations were shaped to reduce resistance and maximize utility, comfort, and trust.
—Gary Greenberg, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Metals have shaped the progress of human civilization, from the earliest tools and weapons to today’s advanced machines and technologies.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaped
Verb
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Better to focus on species naturally adapted to your soil pH and looking for varieties/cultivars selected for improved fall color.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Last of Us has also been adapted into a phenomenal TV series on HBO.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Like its rival, Shudder, Screambox lacks parental control features, despite the content ratings for most of its movies being designed to exclude younger viewers.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Spacecraft designed for rapid drops Arc stands about 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide, roughly the size of a large tabletop.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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But the Diablo, with its perfectly formed, cohesive looks, triumphant engine, and surprising usability, might be the greatest bygone Raging Bull of them all.—
Charlie Thomas,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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New Orleans — A bowtie is adjusted.—
Jenny Adams,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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While Ray successfully adjusted its orbit and continues to function, it was not designed to land.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There was no immediate word on whether the Aztecs planned to do another flash sale.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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If all goes as planned, Charlotte could advance autonomous construction technology on Earth and the Moon.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By contrast, a human financial advisor can offer tailored, comprehensive financial planning to meet specific goals.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Reactor designs are tailored to customer needs, allowing integration into existing systems and application-specific piloting at industrial sites.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Stories can be prepared, but since most decisions ultimately fall to the roll of the dice, there’s an exciting spontaneity for the millions of people watching at home.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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The initial phase of the deployment includes a Marine air-ground task force aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima and two San Antonio-class transports, with more than 2,000 Marines prepared for rapid-response missions.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 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 7 Oct. 2025.
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