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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
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
In this case, the team was able to use the cross-shaped manifestations of this quasar to determine the mass distribution of the stars J1453g to an unprecedented level of precision.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Typically made of terracotta, the pots are usually tall and urn-shaped, but shorter, wider options are also available.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
The Swedish firm Ulf Mejergren even submitted a plan for topping the venerable structure with a giant cross-shaped swimming pool (which, if nothing else, would presumably minimize future fire risk).
—David A. Bell, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
The show will play on a cross-shaped stage, placing the audience in the heart of the action.
—Ryan Brennan
april 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
This year, my resistance was aided by unbetterable presses dedicated to literature in translation, like the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, whose books include prose as well as poetry, and Archipelago Books, a publisher of square-shaped, deliciously pastry-sized publications.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Most massive galaxies are spiral or elliptical shaped.
—Big Think, 30 Mar. 2026
If the war goes pear-shaped, they will be poised to steer the party’s future.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Now, one of the few people on Earth who has gummy candies shaped like his head, now has his master's degree.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Plans are not fixed but fluid, shaped by weather, appetite, curiosity and mood.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
Strasbourg’s beer culture is shaped by its location on the border.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
And the next chapter is being shaped now, alongside Samantha, who is running point on the television side, proof that the table is still being built, not just protected.
—Vin Diesel, Variety, 16 May 2026
That worldview was shaped as much by biography as ideology.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Looking back, McKidd says working opposite Oh shaped him as an actor.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
This is not the same as regular ready-mix concrete, which needs to be shaped on-site.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Adjective
Then the whey is packed, shaped, and aged in caves like Batman’s Robin’s.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
In this case, the team was able to use the cross-shaped manifestations of this quasar to determine the mass distribution of the stars J1453g to an unprecedented level of precision.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Typically made of terracotta, the pots are usually tall and urn-shaped, but shorter, wider options are also available.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
The Swedish firm Ulf Mejergren even submitted a plan for topping the venerable structure with a giant cross-shaped swimming pool (which, if nothing else, would presumably minimize future fire risk).
—David A. Bell, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
The show will play on a cross-shaped stage, placing the audience in the heart of the action.
—Ryan Brennan
april 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
This year, my resistance was aided by unbetterable presses dedicated to literature in translation, like the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, whose books include prose as well as poetry, and Archipelago Books, a publisher of square-shaped, deliciously pastry-sized publications.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Most massive galaxies are spiral or elliptical shaped.
—Big Think, 30 Mar. 2026
If the war goes pear-shaped, they will be poised to steer the party’s future.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Its rugged landscape is shaped by geothermal activity, with fumaroles, mud baths, and natural saunas in place of sandy beaches.
—Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Now, one of the few people on Earth who has gummy candies shaped like his head, now has his master's degree.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Plans are not fixed but fluid, shaped by weather, appetite, curiosity and mood.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
Strasbourg’s beer culture is shaped by its location on the border.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
And the next chapter is being shaped now, alongside Samantha, who is running point on the television side, proof that the table is still being built, not just protected.
—Vin Diesel, Variety, 16 May 2026
That worldview was shaped as much by biography as ideology.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Looking back, McKidd says working opposite Oh shaped him as an actor.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
This is not the same as regular ready-mix concrete, which needs to be shaped on-site.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 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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Michael has adapted the script in a way that totally pays homage to Hemingway’s style, while lifting the story from book to screen in a fresh and exhilarating way.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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The platform is built on large language model infrastructure and adapted for legal workflows through integrations, prompt engineering, and domain-specific enhancements.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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In 2024, the resort added a wellness shala, a swooping open-air pavilion designed by Mexican architects Luis Alejandro Cuesta and Javier Creuheras of Arquitectura Mixta perched on a hill overlooking the ocean and the resort below.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The system is designed to help technicians quickly identify faults by reviewing operational logs and maintenance histories tied to a robot’s ID.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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The city ranked first in the nation for entry-level jobs per 100,000 working-age residents, 10th for annual job growth and 25th for monthly average starting salary adjusted for cost of living.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Stalberte said the district adjusted various staffing levels because of the budget shortfall.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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It is planned as a co-production with Germany and at least one more country.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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In a statement, the Kremlin said that Putin’s trip, planned for May 19-20, had been scheduled to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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The resort has an excellent surfing program called SurfX, tailored for first-timers, pros, and everyone in between.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Preference sheets are refined, provisioning is tailored, itineraries are shaped, and logistics mapped out well before guests step onboard.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Verb
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As Christopher Morel prepared to step into the batter’s box in the eighth inning for a crucial at-bat on Sunday, Connor Norby and Heriberto Hernandez approached their teammate and gave him some advice.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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The memo was prepared by three top leaders of the Continuum of Care (CoC) board, a coalition that handles how federal money for homelessness prevention programs are doled out to organizations in the Kansas City region.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The league has conformed to The King’s whims.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The goal is to wring as much production out of each athlete rather than implement a cohesive strategy that must be conformed to.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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“Shaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaped. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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