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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2
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
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
The stage, covered in a crumbling cityscape and backed by a massive screen, sat next to a cross-shaped catwalk on the stadium floor dappled with giant golden rings.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
This understanding shaped the team’s decision to sign free agent Sam Darnold last offseason.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The study highlights how female workplace dynamics can be shaped by competitiveness and social comparison.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Gul’s research into this widespread corruption shaped her narrative approach.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
The Manga pastry at Cannelle, for example, is shaped like a mango and a bite into its firm white chocolate shell reveals an airy, semi-sweet cloud of mousse and a tart mango compote.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That early blend of design and field experience shaped her practical, collaborative approach to problem-solving and leadership.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Star Wars shaped my sense of what story can do, how characters and cinematic moments can live with us forever.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
To move away from the myth of limitless extraction, and toward a model of continuity, shaped by our respect for what precedes and will endure beyond us.
—Big Think, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
The stage, covered in a crumbling cityscape and backed by a massive screen, sat next to a cross-shaped catwalk on the stadium floor dappled with giant golden rings.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
This understanding shaped the team’s decision to sign free agent Sam Darnold last offseason.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The study highlights how female workplace dynamics can be shaped by competitiveness and social comparison.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Gul’s research into this widespread corruption shaped her narrative approach.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
The Manga pastry at Cannelle, for example, is shaped like a mango and a bite into its firm white chocolate shell reveals an airy, semi-sweet cloud of mousse and a tart mango compote.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That early blend of design and field experience shaped her practical, collaborative approach to problem-solving and leadership.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Star Wars shaped my sense of what story can do, how characters and cinematic moments can live with us forever.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
To move away from the myth of limitless extraction, and toward a model of continuity, shaped by our respect for what precedes and will endure beyond us.
—Big Think, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaped
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These plants are adapted to the specific soils, climate and other local conditions of their region and support the local food web, providing habitat for native wildlife, pollinators and insects.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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The film has a strong cast headed by Russell Crowe, Rami Malik and Michael Shannon, and Vanderbilt adapted it from the Jack El-Hai book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sadly, social media rewards these sensationalist takes which are designed to provoke engagement — often for financial reward.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The phone box has an important connection to its location, as the man who designed the K2 model of classic British phone boxes, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, drew inspiration from the Dulwich Picture Gallery's mausoleum when creating its unique shape.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
5 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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All of the cats who tested this litter adjusted to it quickly and easily — some even had a little play date in their box, kicking and scratching, which is a good sign!—
Kayla Blanton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Everyone needs time to get adjusted to this new life after a breakup.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Jets hadn’t planned to run that play this week, Fields said, but offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand encouraged him to do it in the moment.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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One funeral down, another one planned that a lot of people hope doesn’t get to happen anytime soon.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
8 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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Grab these early Halloween deals now so you can be prepared when October 31st rolls around.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Here, these dishes are prepared with less sauce (not a bad thing) and overall salt than at Taipei South, despite having the same ownership.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Courtesy of the artist and Le Random Bauman joined an existing team conformed by CEO thefunnyguys and CFO/COO Zack Taylor, who head the company’s operations and strategic planning.—
Ana María Caballero,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Shaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaped. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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