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verb

past tense of shape

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Recent Examples of shaped
Adjective
However, the snout of an alligator is more blunt and u-shaped. Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 July 2026 These sheer, almond-shaped, pink French tip nails are dreamy. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 July 2026 That matters because the American consumer economy is increasingly K-shaped. Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The sandals feature an almond-shaped, open-toe silhouette and are finished with a delicate ankle-wrap closure. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 Calderón, a big, bald man wearing a gold chain and cross-shaped earrings, sat off to the side, amid an entourage of muscular assistants in polo shirts, poking at his phone. Will Freeman, New Yorker, 30 June 2026 While large, uniquely shaped or colorful plants work as focal points, a garden structure or piece of garden art can do so as well. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026 Named for a town in Lazio, Italy, dark purple Gaeta olives are small and oval-shaped. Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026 Designed with Natural Rocker Technology, the shoes have a rocker-shaped, lightweight midsole that makes moving from heel to toe pain-free and effortless. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Verb
That approach has been shaped by decades inside Olympic volleyball, where the difference between standing atop the podium and watching another nation celebrate is frequently measured by only a handful of points. Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Organizers expect the festival to draw visitors from across the Midwest while offering Kansas City residents an opportunity to celebrate the city’s musical heritage in the district where much of that history was shaped. Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 Carrick and his coaching staff would be getting an exciting prospect who needs to be shaped. Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 July 2026 The weather-resistant material holds up to wind, rain, and the strong summer sun, and it’s shaped with a wide, lily leaf-style bowl that attracts birds with plenty of room to perch. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 July 2026 Shania Twain is continuing the countdown to her first new album in three years with one more look back at the memories that shaped her. Spin Staff, SPIN, 10 July 2026 Rather than designing a luxury escape filled with domestic gadgets, the architects have shaped a home that encourages slowing down and reconnecting with nature. Bridget Borgobello july 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026 Noticeably, the line was longest to enter the Florida pavilion, where guests could receive free plush manatee toys and practice their short game on a Florida shaped mini-putting green. Mike Stunson, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Rice and okra grew well and were plentiful in the South, where French and African influences also shaped eating habits. Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaped
Adjective
  • When decisions arrive pre-formed, discernment fades.
    Big Think, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Both pre-formed vitamin A and provitamin A carotenoids are used in supplements.
    Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 8 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Players on Team Mexico certainly have been under such conditions way long enough to have adapted.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Early settlers adapted European cooking traditions using ingredients available in North America, the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) reported.
    Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • These are semiconductors designed to run large AI models in a quick and cost-efficient manner, which has become a particular focus for the industry as more complex AI agents are deployed.
    Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • The demonstration is designed to verify engineering assumptions before construction of the company’s first nuclear demonstration well, reducing technical risk ahead of commercial deployment.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • The platform generates the complete plan behind it and flags when that plan needs to be adjusted based on progress and changing circumstances.
    Desiree’ Stapleton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • On the ground floor are a golf simulator and a putting green that can be adjusted for uphill, downhill, and off-camber putts.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • In another discrepancy, Crump said that a witness reported Wells had planned to leave on the boat with his friends, contradicting the sheriff's theory.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
  • On Friday, during a press conference discussing the latest on Wells’ suspicious death, attorney Ben Crump announced that Tyler Perry had agreed to pay the family’s funeral costs, while Colin Kaepernick planned to pay for an independent autopsy.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • Her crisp button-down shirt and tailored pants were menswear-coded, offering a relaxed but pulled-together feel that was somehow both classic and just a little bit unexpected.
    Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • From adults-only pools to tranquil spas, these luxury resorts offer relaxing escapes tailored to travelers over 50.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Attorneys and the judge prepared the jury charge, which contains the instructions for the panel’s deliberations, and the lawyers made their closing arguments on Monday afternoon.
    Star-Telegram staff. Produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026
  • The Miami Herald has learned that at least one Caribbean country is reportedly prepared to support Persad-Bissessar’s request.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.
    Kevin Baxter Follow June 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
  • Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.
    Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

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“Shaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaped. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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