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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
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
While healthy corneas have a more spherical shape, those with keratoconus become steeper and cone-shaped.
—Neelam Patadia, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
No more bizarrely shaped districts.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
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
Then the whey is packed, shaped, and aged in caves like Batman’s Robin’s.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Whether through independent projects, stand-up comedy, streaming platforms, or blockbuster films, the Wayans continue to operate from the same core philosophy that shaped them decades ago.
—Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 6 June 2026
Favignana, the largest of the archipelago, has long been shaped by the water, from its historic tonnara tuna-fishing traditions to the snorkeling, diving and day trips that now bring visitors across from Trapani on Sicily’s western coast.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The American system contains profound inequities, yet many settings maintain extraordinarily high standards of care shaped by privilege, geography, and institutional resources.
—Nisha Narayanan, STAT, 5 June 2026
As Kansas City prepares to host massive crowds for the FIFA World Cup and accompanying events, law enforcement officials say security plans have been shaped in part by lessons learned from the 2024 Chiefs Super Bowl rally shooting.
—Ben Wheeler
may 30, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Politics shaped his work as much as formal experimentation.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 May 2026
The next decade, shaped by AI, will be faster still.
—Philip Martin, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Adjective
These tiny life forms can appear thread-like, tubular, or dome-shaped.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
While healthy corneas have a more spherical shape, those with keratoconus become steeper and cone-shaped.
—Neelam Patadia, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
No more bizarrely shaped districts.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
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
Then the whey is packed, shaped, and aged in caves like Batman’s Robin’s.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Set on a plaza shaped like a massive record player, the sparkling glass pyramid of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame stands out in Cleveland’s industrial skyline.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Whether through independent projects, stand-up comedy, streaming platforms, or blockbuster films, the Wayans continue to operate from the same core philosophy that shaped them decades ago.
—Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 6 June 2026
Favignana, the largest of the archipelago, has long been shaped by the water, from its historic tonnara tuna-fishing traditions to the snorkeling, diving and day trips that now bring visitors across from Trapani on Sicily’s western coast.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The American system contains profound inequities, yet many settings maintain extraordinarily high standards of care shaped by privilege, geography, and institutional resources.
—Nisha Narayanan, STAT, 5 June 2026
As Kansas City prepares to host massive crowds for the FIFA World Cup and accompanying events, law enforcement officials say security plans have been shaped in part by lessons learned from the 2024 Chiefs Super Bowl rally shooting.
—Ben Wheeler
may 30, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Politics shaped his work as much as formal experimentation.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 May 2026
The next decade, shaped by AI, will be faster still.
—Philip Martin, Fortune, 29 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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Ridley Scott adapted Lucas' story into a biographical crime drama starring Denzel Washington as Lucas and Russell Crowe as Richie Roberts, the detective determined to take him down.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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That choice makes sense for many homes, especially homes adapted for people with mobility challenges.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Larry designed the colorful courts and revamped scoring system that helped popularize the sport.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The Environmental Protection Agency’s Risk Management Program, or RMP, is the main federal program designed to prevent hazardous chemical incidents and spell out emergency procedures.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The 12-team CFP further adjusted the postseason when first-round games moved on campus, bringing consistent stakes back to those six bowls but back-burnering the rest of the bowl system.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Wasil, who has a neon-green mullet, adjusted the beaded boutonnière on Hollister’s lapel.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Hotels are also planned by the investors in surrounding areas in the Vjosa-Narta protected zone, which environmentalists say is rich with wildlife, including flamingo habitats.—
Emmet Lyons,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The six-time NASCAR Cup Series champion owner had planned to have Kyle Busch by his side on the Saturday before the Cup race at Michigan International Speedway.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2026
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It’s also sold directly to consumers, via the company website or at Walmart, in four different kits tailored for first-time exams, menopause and different body types.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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From micro shorts and denim cutoffs to tailored Bermudas and silky sets, there’s a shorts outfit formula to match every summer aesthetic and occasion.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
Verb
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And in-room, a Thuoc Nam (traditional Southern Vietnamese herbal medicine) herbal bath or sleep tea prepared from folk remedies to finish the night off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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As Sacramento prepared for Election Day, voters had already begun Monday to return ballots at early voting and vote-by-mail ballot drop-off locations, such as the California Museum in downtown Sacramento.—
Velvet Wu
June 1,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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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
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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 8 Jun. 2026.
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