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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
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
Here, the team was focused on area V2, which handles basic features like edges and textures, and area V4, which processes more complex aspects of shapes and objects.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
Shop for wood craft shapes, canvases, and frames that make great surfaces to decorate.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
This confirmed my notion that we were supposed to look for shapes, but that wasn’t quite right.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The Domain functions as an expansive outdoor classroom for environmental science courses as professors regularly decamp to hiking trails for their lectures and students learn the different shapes of the leaves while walking beneath them.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
In the early 2000s, a vein of innovation was being mined by artists twisting folk traditions into new shapes (Sufjan Stevens’s whimsical orchestration, Animal Collective’s ghostly harmonizing, Joanna Newsom’s harp epics).
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Plus, these wireless earbuds come with four pairs of silicone tips to fit a variety of ear shapes for all-day comfort.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 28 Aug. 2025
Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 3 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
This mix of resolve, openness to vulnerability and emotional depth shapes her both as a performer and person.
—Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
The scale of the network also shapes trade and industrial policy debates abroad as Chinese manufacturers expand exports and as some trading partners review subsidies and trade practices tied to EV production.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
Here, the team was focused on area V2, which handles basic features like edges and textures, and area V4, which processes more complex aspects of shapes and objects.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
Shop for wood craft shapes, canvases, and frames that make great surfaces to decorate.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
This confirmed my notion that we were supposed to look for shapes, but that wasn’t quite right.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The Domain functions as an expansive outdoor classroom for environmental science courses as professors regularly decamp to hiking trails for their lectures and students learn the different shapes of the leaves while walking beneath them.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
In the early 2000s, a vein of innovation was being mined by artists twisting folk traditions into new shapes (Sufjan Stevens’s whimsical orchestration, Animal Collective’s ghostly harmonizing, Joanna Newsom’s harp epics).
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Plus, these wireless earbuds come with four pairs of silicone tips to fit a variety of ear shapes for all-day comfort.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
The ones that matter most are built into a system that shapes both style and function.
—Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 3 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
This mix of resolve, openness to vulnerability and emotional depth shapes her both as a performer and person.
—Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
The scale of the network also shapes trade and industrial policy debates abroad as Chinese manufacturers expand exports and as some trading partners review subsidies and trade practices tied to EV production.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shapes
Noun
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Her mother and grandmother had gotten through the pitfalls of motherhood without medication or other forms of support; her mom worked a full-time job while raising three kids.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Hamas, for example, is Sunni, and the Houthis of Yemen and Alawites of Syria practice forms of Shiism distinct from Iran’s.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 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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The film very loosely adapts one tale from the lore of the titular Chinese protection deity, an eccentric-looking boy warrior of mystical, demonic birth.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Exercise itself stresses the heart, towards the goal of boosting heart health in the long-run as the organ adapts.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The company designs, installs and maintains rooftop solar panel systems.—
Forbes Asia Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Known for crafting immersive and emotionally tuned performance environments, the studio designs spaces that respond to sound and transform expectations.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Seating capacity figures are from team and stadium websites, as well as media reports.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The reason the figures are so low for 1992-93 and 1993-94 is that, as mentioned, the first two rounds in those seasons count as qualifying.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some research has also found that evening folks tend to have less-healthy habits than morning ones—you’re just more apt to do things like smoke and drink at night, for instance.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to maintaining good oral hygiene habits at home, such as brushing and flossing, experts recommend tactics like drinking plenty of water, limiting snacks and sugary foods, and quitting smoking to help prevent cavities.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Initially, Ugarte is marked by Kevin De Bruyne, but once Mazraoui plays the ball to Mainoo, the Uruguay midfielder adjusts his position to be a passing option.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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California adjusts lottery prize amounts based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Following the Toronto premiere, the team plans an extensive international festival run and theatrical releases across multiple countries.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Schroeck said some current faculty will teach the courses online and the school plans to hire six new professors over the next three years to supplement the staff.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Shapes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shapes. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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