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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
Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The cross-shaped interior, with the altar at the apse, is an homage to light and nature.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
No more bizarrely shaped districts.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
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
Michael Wayland, CNBC, 13 June 2026
And when reality fails to match the expectation, guests rarely blame the platform or recommendation engine that shaped their perception.
—Teresa MacKintosh, Fortune, 13 June 2026
The restaurant, which has held its Michelin star for more than 20 years—no small feat in the finicky world of fine dining—continues to draw diners with seasonal course menus, shaped by local suppliers and produce from the estate gardens, as well as its service and sense of occasion.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Strong acknowledged that the long-running sitcom shaped his development as a performer in complicated ways.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
And then the pool was shaped like the Mediterranean.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
The digital intelligence era may be shaped by AI-quantum convergence, as steam power was during the Industrial Revolution and the internet during the Information Age.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Kenneth LeBlanc Black cowboys have long shaped Oklahoma culture, and third-generation cowboy Kenneth LeBlanc gives the community a stage with the annual Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo.
—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
Adjective
An interior that looks like a forest The cross-shaped interior, with the altar at the apse, is an homage to light and nature.
—Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The cross-shaped interior, with the altar at the apse, is an homage to light and nature.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
No more bizarrely shaped districts.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
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
Verb
Humanoid robots are designed to be shaped and move like people.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 13 June 2026
And when reality fails to match the expectation, guests rarely blame the platform or recommendation engine that shaped their perception.
—Teresa MacKintosh, Fortune, 13 June 2026
The restaurant, which has held its Michelin star for more than 20 years—no small feat in the finicky world of fine dining—continues to draw diners with seasonal course menus, shaped by local suppliers and produce from the estate gardens, as well as its service and sense of occasion.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Strong acknowledged that the long-running sitcom shaped his development as a performer in complicated ways.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
And then the pool was shaped like the Mediterranean.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
The digital intelligence era may be shaped by AI-quantum convergence, as steam power was during the Industrial Revolution and the internet during the Information Age.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Kenneth LeBlanc Black cowboys have long shaped Oklahoma culture, and third-generation cowboy Kenneth LeBlanc gives the community a stage with the annual Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo.
—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
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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According to Kuilan, those same safeguards could have been adapted for regulated cannabis consumption, particularly for smoke-free products like beverages and edibles.—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The show was eventually adapted into Lin-Manuel Miranda's 2021 film with Andrew Garfield playing Jonathan.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Seeking to scale … Isar Aerospace is developing a two-stage rocket called Spectrum, designed to deliver payloads of up to 1,000 kilograms to low-Earth orbit.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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Bermuda shorts tend to be a tricky silhouette for petite frames, but Gap’s petite sizing ensures these hit above the knee as designed—a rare win for those of us eager to try out the popular style.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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The Sparks adjusted to open the third quarter with six consecutive points.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Firefighters then switched into attacking the blaze and adjusted their on-scene resources to work on containment, Clay said.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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With the new wells for compact compliance now planned, the Republican River district and the local groundwater districts must get serious about conservation planning.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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The tournament lasts until July 19 and watch parties are being planned at dozens of locations around the Bay Area.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
14 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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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin also said last week that his agency is prepared to facilitate trade and travel at the Gordie Howe International Bridge.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The Ramona West End Fire Safe Council is presenting a Wildland Urban Interface Workshop to help residents get prepared for a wildfire.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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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 15 Jun. 2026.
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