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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2
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
Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
The innovative lineup features purses with knotted rope details, a bag shaped like a sailor collar and a laptop bag with magnetic closures that transforms into a pouch for evening.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Or someone with agency who influenced Cortés and shaped major events?
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Having to learn English and adjust to a new way of life shaped her choice to pursue the medical field.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Content should remain local in voice, but strong archetypes can travel if shaped well from the start.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Education is too important to be shaped by partisan politics.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
When a jacket was paired with a skirt, either slim and pencil-shaped or bursting in ballerina tulle, it was always belted and worn with statement shoes.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2025
The moon's orbit is elliptical, or egg-shaped, rather than a perfect circle around the Earth.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Oct. 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
When Eisenhower, a Republican, was elected President in 1952, the memory of World War Two and the pressures of the Cold War shaped every aspect of politics, including education.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
The innovative lineup features purses with knotted rope details, a bag shaped like a sailor collar and a laptop bag with magnetic closures that transforms into a pouch for evening.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Or someone with agency who influenced Cortés and shaped major events?
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Having to learn English and adjust to a new way of life shaped her choice to pursue the medical field.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Content should remain local in voice, but strong archetypes can travel if shaped well from the start.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Education is too important to be shaped by partisan politics.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
When a jacket was paired with a skirt, either slim and pencil-shaped or bursting in ballerina tulle, it was always belted and worn with statement shoes.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2025
The moon's orbit is elliptical, or egg-shaped, rather than a perfect circle around the Earth.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaped
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Book writer Terrence McNally artfully adapted Doctorow’s densely packed, historical novel which, from the start, seemed destined to be a musical.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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The limited existing flora and fauna would be replaced by life adapted to the lake.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The collection includes towels, sheets and bedding at opening price points designed to offer a natural alternative to synthetic textiles in the value category.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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What To Know The Nogales facility was designed to provide temporary housing and services for migrants awaiting processing or deportation.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
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With those price hikes in mind, those who rely on Medicare are taking a closer look at the current plan set-up and how it can be adjusted.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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As always, be sure to wrap up warm, head away from city lights and allow 20-30 minutes for your eyes to become adjusted to the dark.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His legal team planned to contest the admissibility of the undercover evidence, but at a hearing in January, 2022, just as a judge’s associate began reciting the charges against him, White interrupted.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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With the latest installment of New York Luxury Bridal Fashion Week getting started Tuesday, the rollout of the new format is being planned for April 2026 at the Starrett-Lehigh Building.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The combination of Eberflus running a scheme that some question isn't tailored for the players on the roster, combined with the loss of Parsons, has been ugly thus far.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Ethan M. Stone,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rietz prepared accordingly, downloading some podcasts to her phone for herself, along with some cartoons, which were part of her 4-year-old daughter’s weekend routine.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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My experience prepared me to contribute immediately when I was appointed to the School Board in January of this year.—
Pioneer Press elections team,
Twin Cities,
16 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 18 Oct. 2025.
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