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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
Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026
Their bodies are soft and pear-shaped.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 May 2026
Decisions about credit approvals, supply chain routing, customer interactions and employee performance are increasingly made—or shaped—by AI systems.
—Shiv Kaushik, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Red 'Red Charm' is a bombe-shaped (named after the ice cream dessert) peony bloom.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
The other end of the stylus was flat or spatula-shaped.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
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
John W. Beacham, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
The war between Russia and Ukraine is increasingly being shaped by the battle for drone dominance.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Born in 1958 in Shiraz, Vahidi’s ideology was shaped by war and confrontation with the West.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
These choices, Brewster says, are rooted in a desire to be proactive rather than reactive about health, shaped in part by concerns about chronic and lifestyle-related disease in the United States.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
That philosophy has increasingly shaped the organization’s environmental education efforts.
—Daily News, 23 May 2026
Summers with relatives in the mountains were shaped by days spent outdoors, exploring the lakes and waterways.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Those moments quietly shaped us, and that is something our culture risks forgetting.
—Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
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
Adjective
The veil of past and present, for example, takes an abstract turn in Altar I, while Todos los santos (Para subir al Cielo) shows a cemetery with various cross-shaped tombstones, with a ladder leaning on a wall spectrally overlaid on the image.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026
Their bodies are soft and pear-shaped.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 May 2026
Decisions about credit approvals, supply chain routing, customer interactions and employee performance are increasingly made—or shaped—by AI systems.
—Shiv Kaushik, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Red 'Red Charm' is a bombe-shaped (named after the ice cream dessert) peony bloom.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
The other end of the stylus was flat or spatula-shaped.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
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
Verb
But history shaped opportunities differently for different communities.
—John W. Beacham, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
The war between Russia and Ukraine is increasingly being shaped by the battle for drone dominance.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Born in 1958 in Shiraz, Vahidi’s ideology was shaped by war and confrontation with the West.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
These choices, Brewster says, are rooted in a desire to be proactive rather than reactive about health, shaped in part by concerns about chronic and lifestyle-related disease in the United States.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
That philosophy has increasingly shaped the organization’s environmental education efforts.
—Daily News, 23 May 2026
Summers with relatives in the mountains were shaped by days spent outdoors, exploring the lakes and waterways.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Those moments quietly shaped us, and that is something our culture risks forgetting.
—Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaped
Adjective
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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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Ukrainian engineers adapted commercial platforms for military use, enabling rapid development and decentralized production outside traditional defense procurement channels.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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In the second round against the Sabres, the Canadiens adapted to a highly mobile and skilled defense corps that regularly jumped into the rush and made life miserable defensively.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Accessibility All public areas are thoughtfully designed for accessibility, and staff offer guidance without fanfare.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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It's also designed to cradle and lock the heel in place, which contributes to a secure fit that prevents your feet from slipping out of the shoe mid-step.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
Verb
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April’s numbers – bosses added 115,000 workers, adjusted for seasonal swings – were seen by many economic gurus as a surprising increase amid a war with Iran and its resulting ballooning energy costs.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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And by then, the list HR is working from has been quietly adjusted and your name is no longer on it.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Beyond those already planned, Moore said that Hollywood Casino Aurora intends to continue offering live shows into the future, and that they aren’t being held simply because the new casino is opening up this year.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Courtney had originally planned to marry her fiancé, Michael, on June 30.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
Verb
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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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An executive might walk into a meeting with an author, producer, potential directors, stars, prepared to discuss potential multi-million dollar deals armed only with Clarke’s synopsis.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The cost of transparency CalPERS staff prepared a lengthy presentation to convince the board to take a public stance against the bill.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
19 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 24 May. 2026.
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