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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
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Legendary architect Zaha Hadid is widely recognized for her futuristic buildings, constructed from steel, concrete, and glass and known for their impressive curves and geometric shapes.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Dress aside, Tyla's look was all about her accessories, wearing layers upon layers of Pandora Talisman chains that hung from her neck in various lengths with charms in an assorted shapes and sizes.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
That type of production against pitches with differing velocities, shapes and sizes usually leads to sustained success over one’s career.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The Wax Child is about the dread of living in brutal hierarchies, and the shapes that friendship and protection take to counteract these grim realities.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
The collection is a mix of more feminine and masculine shapes.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Labubu keychains everyone is obsessed with are furry and come in different colors, shapes and sizes.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Generally, the small, sticker-like bandages used to cover and heal unwanted spots come in all different shapes and sizes with varying degrees of effectiveness.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Brooks then cuts the sections into smaller pieces with a cutting tool and shapes the pieces into gnocchi using a gnocchi board.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Why Recognition Matters For Sustaining Innovation Recognition shapes behavior.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Jane and Cassandra’s relationship even shapes our understanding of Austen today.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Today, this mixture of experiences in different cultures now shapes her design philosophy.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
The centuries-old Macedonian folktale that shapes the doc involves a farmer’s son, Silyan, who’s caught between two worlds after his angry father’s curse turns him into a stork.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Legal precedent shapes public policy — and police policy — every day.
—Bill Wells, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Just as scientific knowledge is threaded into our everyday experience and shapes our subjective realities—the evolving genre of science documentary is increasingly centering on evocative, emotionally resonant approaches that connect with audiences.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
The organizer sits on a 360-degree swivel base and comes with multiple insert trays with customizable heights to store products of varying shapes and sizes.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Legendary architect Zaha Hadid is widely recognized for her futuristic buildings, constructed from steel, concrete, and glass and known for their impressive curves and geometric shapes.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Dress aside, Tyla's look was all about her accessories, wearing layers upon layers of Pandora Talisman chains that hung from her neck in various lengths with charms in an assorted shapes and sizes.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
That type of production against pitches with differing velocities, shapes and sizes usually leads to sustained success over one’s career.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The Wax Child is about the dread of living in brutal hierarchies, and the shapes that friendship and protection take to counteract these grim realities.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
The collection is a mix of more feminine and masculine shapes.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Labubu keychains everyone is obsessed with are furry and come in different colors, shapes and sizes.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Generally, the small, sticker-like bandages used to cover and heal unwanted spots come in all different shapes and sizes with varying degrees of effectiveness.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Our work not only shapes their future but also sets precedents that move the industry forward.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Brooks then cuts the sections into smaller pieces with a cutting tool and shapes the pieces into gnocchi using a gnocchi board.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Why Recognition Matters For Sustaining Innovation Recognition shapes behavior.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Jane and Cassandra’s relationship even shapes our understanding of Austen today.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Today, this mixture of experiences in different cultures now shapes her design philosophy.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
The centuries-old Macedonian folktale that shapes the doc involves a farmer’s son, Silyan, who’s caught between two worlds after his angry father’s curse turns him into a stork.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Legal precedent shapes public policy — and police policy — every day.
—Bill Wells, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Just as scientific knowledge is threaded into our everyday experience and shapes our subjective realities—the evolving genre of science documentary is increasingly centering on evocative, emotionally resonant approaches that connect with audiences.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shapes
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His work is recognized for rejecting straight lines in favor of rounded, continuous forms and for being approachable yet full of personality.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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With Off the Internet, DocLab turns to interactive and immersive art in search of new forms of presence and connection.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In one picture, the married couple's younger son, Joaquin, looked like a spitting image of his dad, both showing off their toned physiques in a shirtless snap by the water.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trust grows when technology adapts to users, not the other way around.—
Munkhtuya Rentsenbat,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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And the fourth-gen Google Nest Learning Thermostat, discounted by 37%, smartly adapts to your schedule while keeping your home comfortable and energy bills lower.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The company designs its own servers internally, bypassing OEMs and collaborating directly with manufacturers to cut costs, enhance performance, and quickly integrate the latest GPUs.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Many historic distilleries, like Maker's Mark, replicate original still designs to maintain the consistent taste of their bourbon.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her comments come as Democrats face a leadership crossroads in Washington, with long-serving figures under scrutiny and younger candidates pushing for change.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of timepiece brands increased their prices, too, in response to those initial tariff figures back in April, according to Hodinkee.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For this research, 2,750 people underwent about five years of annual neurological assessments and brain imaging along with evaluations of sleep habits to investigate the association between insomnia and brain changes.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Here are a few more habits to get into to keep your garden healthy and reduce disease and pest problems.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Emery adjusts for certain matches.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Regarding the digestive side effects, the doctor said the medications do slow down the GI tract, but it's been shown that the body adjusts to that over time.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Terra Lawson-Remer, chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, plans to present a proposal to the board as well.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Going forward, the team plans to investigate the exact cellular mechanism that results in the cross-species cloning that Iberian harvester queens perform.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Shapes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shapes. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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