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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
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
The Swedish firm Ulf Mejergren even submitted a plan for topping the venerable structure with a giant cross-shaped swimming pool (which, if nothing else, would presumably minimize future fire risk).
—David A. Bell, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
The show will play on a cross-shaped stage, placing the audience in the heart of the action.
—Ryan Brennan
april 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
This year, my resistance was aided by unbetterable presses dedicated to literature in translation, like the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, whose books include prose as well as poetry, and Archipelago Books, a publisher of square-shaped, deliciously pastry-sized publications.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Most massive galaxies are spiral or elliptical shaped.
—Big Think, 30 Mar. 2026
If the war goes pear-shaped, they will be poised to steer the party’s future.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Her appreciation for storytelling only deepened over time, shaped by life experiences that included caring for her grandparents during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic and later starting her own small jewelry business.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Growing up on a watermelon farm in Moldova, Alexandru Zama had a modest upbringing shaped by long days of work and limited resources.
—Krystle Rich, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Arwa locations are painted in natural desert tones, with archways that mimic mosques and lampshades shaped like the hats worn by Yemen’s coffee farmers.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
The prominence of those issues at Thursday’s hearing reflects, in part, which speakers chose to participate in public comment, and does not necessarily capture the full range of concerns that shaped the commission’s months-long process.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 2 May 2026
Skeletal remains are air-dried, processed and returned to loved ones as powder in an urn or shaped as stones.
—Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Following Maduro’s capture, Venezuela has entered a volatile and highly managed political transition, one shaped as much by Washington as by internal dynamics.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
These gestures are shaped by a mix of influencer aesthetics and pop culture.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
The Swedish firm Ulf Mejergren even submitted a plan for topping the venerable structure with a giant cross-shaped swimming pool (which, if nothing else, would presumably minimize future fire risk).
—David A. Bell, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
The show will play on a cross-shaped stage, placing the audience in the heart of the action.
—Ryan Brennan
april 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
This year, my resistance was aided by unbetterable presses dedicated to literature in translation, like the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, whose books include prose as well as poetry, and Archipelago Books, a publisher of square-shaped, deliciously pastry-sized publications.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Most massive galaxies are spiral or elliptical shaped.
—Big Think, 30 Mar. 2026
If the war goes pear-shaped, they will be poised to steer the party’s future.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
The work foregrounds a preoccupation with light that has shaped Pau’s understanding of the medium from the outset.
—Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Her appreciation for storytelling only deepened over time, shaped by life experiences that included caring for her grandparents during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic and later starting her own small jewelry business.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Growing up on a watermelon farm in Moldova, Alexandru Zama had a modest upbringing shaped by long days of work and limited resources.
—Krystle Rich, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Arwa locations are painted in natural desert tones, with archways that mimic mosques and lampshades shaped like the hats worn by Yemen’s coffee farmers.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
The prominence of those issues at Thursday’s hearing reflects, in part, which speakers chose to participate in public comment, and does not necessarily capture the full range of concerns that shaped the commission’s months-long process.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 2 May 2026
Skeletal remains are air-dried, processed and returned to loved ones as powder in an urn or shaped as stones.
—Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Following Maduro’s capture, Venezuela has entered a volatile and highly managed political transition, one shaped as much by Washington as by internal dynamics.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
These gestures are shaped by a mix of influencer aesthetics and pop culture.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 25 Apr. 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
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The company’s closure follows years in which larger airlines have adapted to compete with Spirit’s low-cost, budget-saving services.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
2 May 2026
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Multiple Oscar winner Christopher Hampton (The Father) has adapted.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
Verb
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This asynchrony was designed to leave viewers in a disoriented state of expectation.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Located on the South Lawn, the new hive is designed as a miniature White House and houses two bee colonies.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Over its 36-year lifespan, it’s been adjusted six times with little opposition.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The first movie opened in June 2006 and would go on to earn over $326 million worldwide, not adjusted for inflation.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The event is happening after it was initially planned for 2025 but was postponed.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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The day Riley spoke at Kaseya Center, Rozier was back in court, learning of superseding federal sports bribery and honest-services wire-fraud charges being planned.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Wear your ring with pieces in classic black—especially ones tailored in textured fabrics like satin or linen—for the perfect canvas to allow the power of the ring to come through.—
Dino Bonačić,
Glamour,
2 May 2026
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Among the adjustments have been the installation of top-secret, top-quality communication gear tailored to the president’s duties.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Don’t leave without ordering the bread pudding for dessert, which is prepared in a deep fryer and is the perfect consistency.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The proposal would burden doctors with giving parents a highly detailed consent statement to be prepared by boards of medicine and osteopathic medicine, and forbid health authorities to order vaccinations during outbreaks of familiar or new deadly diseases.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The museum has also allegedly not conformed to the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA), which requires trustees to manage an endowment so that its spending power is maintained.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Foster’s dual roles were reviewed by the National Football League Players Association to make sure the situation conformed with the NFLPA’s regulations governing contract advisors.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Shaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaped. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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