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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Recent Examples of shaped
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
Now in its third iteration, tomato girl summer seems stronger than ever, with tomato-scented, tomato-flavored, tomat0-shaped, and tomato-adorned, well, everything seeping into the mainstream.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
With pheomelanin, the red-brown, red-hair melanins being more jellybean-shaped, and the eumelanin being more hot-dog-shaped.
—Quanta Magazine, 21 Aug. 2025
That's about how far the reservoir has dropped since 2020, though the decline can quicken the lower the water goes because the reservoir is essentially V-shaped.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
One of the earliest poetic works that collectively shaped us is the Shahnameh, an epic poem by the Persian poet Ferdowsi.
—Fatemeh Jamalpour, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Pop Mart has sold small Labubus, including some that are shaped like shrimp tempura, carry Coke products or are dressed as pumpkins.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
By slowing down, boards can protect long-term value, maintain alignment with long-term investors, and ensure that strategy is shaped not by short-term pressures but by enduring shareholder support.
—Kai Liekefett, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Strikingly, this rapid shift coincided with major alterations in genes linked to autism—likely shaped by natural selection factors unique to the human species.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
He was reminded that his career had been shaped by overcoming doubts and slights going back to high school, when he was offered the same amount of Division I football scholarships that were offered to the average sportswriter who covers him.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Now 89, Suzuki is involved in the new biopic, which will begin in his childhood and portray key personal and public events that shaped his path as an environmental activist.
—Jennie Punter, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Now in its third iteration, tomato girl summer seems stronger than ever, with tomato-scented, tomato-flavored, tomat0-shaped, and tomato-adorned, well, everything seeping into the mainstream.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
With pheomelanin, the red-brown, red-hair melanins being more jellybean-shaped, and the eumelanin being more hot-dog-shaped.
—Quanta Magazine, 21 Aug. 2025
That's about how far the reservoir has dropped since 2020, though the decline can quicken the lower the water goes because the reservoir is essentially V-shaped.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
These shifting climates intimately shaped the biosphere over this span (and vice versa), and in occasional terrifying pulses, threatened to end it.
—Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
One of the earliest poetic works that collectively shaped us is the Shahnameh, an epic poem by the Persian poet Ferdowsi.
—Fatemeh Jamalpour, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Pop Mart has sold small Labubus, including some that are shaped like shrimp tempura, carry Coke products or are dressed as pumpkins.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
By slowing down, boards can protect long-term value, maintain alignment with long-term investors, and ensure that strategy is shaped not by short-term pressures but by enduring shareholder support.
—Kai Liekefett, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Strikingly, this rapid shift coincided with major alterations in genes linked to autism—likely shaped by natural selection factors unique to the human species.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
He was reminded that his career had been shaped by overcoming doubts and slights going back to high school, when he was offered the same amount of Division I football scholarships that were offered to the average sportswriter who covers him.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Now 89, Suzuki is involved in the new biopic, which will begin in his childhood and portray key personal and public events that shaped his path as an environmental activist.
—Jennie Punter, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaped
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For millennia, human brains adapted to local environments, languages and cultural practices.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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They were adapted from existing internal combustion engine platforms, with the electric powertrains shoehorned inside.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Look for antimicrobial liners that are designed to prevent mold and mildew growth.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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But instruments onboard the spacecraft weren't designed to distinguish between molecules forged in the moon's presumably deep ocean and those cooked up in the icy shell.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Cruickshank learned at 15 weeks that her pregnancy was not a formed fetus.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
14 Dec. 2023
Verb
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At first, the poster was happy to meet someone new and even adjusted the reservation to make space.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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The two-year Treasury yield tracks expectations for the Fed’s rate policy, and has swiftly dropped as markets have adjusted to the prospect of rate cuts.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Was this planned over cocktails?—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Mexico's government has also proposed to raise tariffs on vehicles coming from Asia, particularly China, to 50% from the current 20% as part of a broad overhaul of import levies that the government planned to protect its local industries.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Along with two of their friends, the Barnards launched Refine KC with 15 students and a vision of education tailored to the individual child.—
Kerry McDonald,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) pressed ahead with its assault on Gaza City, the Israeli Air Force prepared for what would be the first-ever Israeli strike on a Gulf Arab nation.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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As the Nepali population prepared for a possible nationwide internet blackout following the social media ban, users began recommending Bitchat across platforms like Reddit.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 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 16 Sep. 2025.
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