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as in forms
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
that part of the state is known as the panhandle because of its shape
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as in physiques
the type of body that a person has
some specialty clothing stores sell clothing that suits people that have a particular shape
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as in adapts
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 designs
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 shapes
Daniel Fusch, Ascend Agency, 11 Nov. 2025
First, coverage that moves with changing shapes across the day, not just throughout multiple months.
—Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Refashion uses modules—often simple shapes, like rectangles and triangles—to help users lay out garment patterns, allowing designers to create digital pieces that can be reimagined into multiple garments.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Platinum-iridium alloys, with X-shapes to better resist distortions, replaced those originals.
—Big Think, 10 Nov. 2025
With only two tendons, the robot can independently control multiple bending sections, producing billions of possible shapes.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Carrot seeds sown in the ground need consistent moisture to germinate reliably and even growth requires perfectly uniform soil so as not to develop twisted shapes or forked roots.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Maine’s rugged natural beauty shapes its culture, cuisine, and way of life.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Lillusory Lounge Set Fans of flowy silhouettes and wide-leg pants will like the shapes created by Lillusory’s loungey ensemble.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Abby Frank, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
What Happens Next How Mamdani shapes the outcome of future elections remains to be seen.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Any thoughts as to what, how that shapes your direction going forward?
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Today, Timber Stoves keeps sustainability as the guiding principle that shapes its daily decisions.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
That power shapes how identity is built, preserved and sometimes contested.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Artist and designer Maria João Gomes shapes palm leaves into striking hats, bags, and home decor; each item often taking her weeks to complete.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
The question of who shapes the stories that define us is becoming a question of who controls the tools.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
In the clip, Lecaillier cuts, tapes and shapes her materials until a wonderfully bonkers ostrich begins to take form — complete with flapping wings and a bobbing neck made from little more than determination and a sense of humor.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
Likewise, studies on shapes have been shown to bring about both joy and bias, depending on the emotions that stem from early developments in childhood.
—Daniel Fusch, Ascend Agency, 11 Nov. 2025
First, coverage that moves with changing shapes across the day, not just throughout multiple months.
—Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Refashion uses modules—often simple shapes, like rectangles and triangles—to help users lay out garment patterns, allowing designers to create digital pieces that can be reimagined into multiple garments.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Platinum-iridium alloys, with X-shapes to better resist distortions, replaced those originals.
—Big Think, 10 Nov. 2025
With only two tendons, the robot can independently control multiple bending sections, producing billions of possible shapes.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Carrot seeds sown in the ground need consistent moisture to germinate reliably and even growth requires perfectly uniform soil so as not to develop twisted shapes or forked roots.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Maine’s rugged natural beauty shapes its culture, cuisine, and way of life.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Lillusory Lounge Set Fans of flowy silhouettes and wide-leg pants will like the shapes created by Lillusory’s loungey ensemble.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
What’s next Our findings raise new questions about how beauty shapes influence online.
—Abby Frank, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
What Happens Next How Mamdani shapes the outcome of future elections remains to be seen.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Any thoughts as to what, how that shapes your direction going forward?
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Today, Timber Stoves keeps sustainability as the guiding principle that shapes its daily decisions.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
That power shapes how identity is built, preserved and sometimes contested.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Artist and designer Maria João Gomes shapes palm leaves into striking hats, bags, and home decor; each item often taking her weeks to complete.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
The question of who shapes the stories that define us is becoming a question of who controls the tools.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
In the clip, Lecaillier cuts, tapes and shapes her materials until a wonderfully bonkers ostrich begins to take form — complete with flapping wings and a bobbing neck made from little more than determination and a sense of humor.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shapes
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Across fiction, documentary, and hybrid forms, these filmmakers are building a cinema that speaks first to themselves, and, in doing so, to everyone else.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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Palestinian-Saudi artist Dana Awartani, known for refiguring historical forms, themes, and tropes of Middle Eastern cultures, has been chosen to represent Saudi Arabia at the Sixty-First Venice Biennale, to take place May 9–November 22, 2026.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Despite their absence from television, fans have observed that both Kassidy and Quen have been working on their physiques, showing noticeable changes.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Jost simply ratcheted up the volume and the attacks on soldiers’ physiques.—
Erik Adams,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The project, selected for Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), adapts Chinese-American author Ying Chang Compestine’s bestselling 2016 YA book into a feature-length collection of four interconnected tales.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Everything is without self-consciousness, and adapts and adapts, and just is.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Felicity Jones Jones broke up the string of Max Mara designs with a look by Thom Browne.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Corcoran designs greeting cards, prints and notepads in a style that is nostalgic for expatriates, said Crawford, whose mother is an expat.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The victories are seen by many analysts and political figures as a signal that Democrats have regained momentum after losses in the 2024 election cycle—while some Republican voices warn of growing disconnection from core voters.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Turnout figures for the Sacramento region show the Yes on 50 campaign benefitted from low voter turnout compared to other recent elections.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The company's annual survey reveals the most popular side dishes across the nation in 2025 for Thanksgiving dinner, along with standard and changing holiday habits.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Recognizing that pattern can help parents anticipate and take practical steps early, such as helping kids improve hygiene habits and planning for backup child care before illness strikes.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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To maintain precision, KIMM developed a reinforcement learning algorithm that continuously adjusts the nozzle’s aiming angle using six degrees of freedom acceleration data to compensate for wave and hull movement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The spray nozzle adjusts from a fine mist to a steady stream for careful quantity control.—
Nicole Pyles,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The couple plans to grill hot dogs for the public again Sunday.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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The partnership plans to commence manufacturing at Framatome’s Richland, Washington facility in 2027, pending regulatory approvals.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Shapes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shapes. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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