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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
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
28 June 2026
Without the women’s looks to distract, Abe dug deep into the ’80s preppy archive, working with Brooks Brothers and looking at the era’s classic shapes through an edgier — and less-polished ’90s lens.
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
Many have irregular or pock-marked shapes, while others have a smooth crust from their time burning up in our atmosphere.
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Adam Lark,
Scientific American,
28 June 2026
With curved teardrop shapes, floral accents, and leaf motifs, its design works especially well for the spring and summer seasons, though its abstract, ornamental pattern can be displayed during cooler months as well.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
The system showed more than 95% accuracy in recognizing the letter shapes in mixed lighting conditions.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
27 June 2026
Dogs of all shapes and sizes entered the gates of Citi Field Thursday night with wagging tails, floppy ears and plenty of Mets gear.
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Christina Cardona,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Even a rough answer shapes every decision from here forward.
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Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Simple Geometry Geometric rugs with simple lines and shapes are undeniably versatile and easy to work into a room.
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Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
Lisa Gurry,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
As climate change increasingly shapes our daily lives, LGBTQ+ communities deserve a seat at the table, not only because we are affected by these challenges, but because our perspectives can help build more equitable and resilient solutions.
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Isabella Montealegre,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Their beauty also shapes traditional dance in Rwanda, with graceful movements performed by women who extend their arms to mimic the cows’ horns.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
Taurus April 20 – May 20 A conversation shapes how your work proceeds.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
That distinction matters because perception often shapes public behavior more than science.
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Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
26 June 2026
This vast ecosystem of bacteria and microorganisms within our intestines shapes our health in profound ways that go well beyond digesting food — our immune system, mood, cognition, metabolism and much more.
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Will Stone,
NPR,
22 June 2026
The Blue Ribbon Commission is an R&D vehicle to redesign a core system that shapes all our lives.
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Dr. Gisele C. Shorter,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Your belief system is what shapes the world around you.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Noun
As for ballerina shoes, the popular footwear comes in multiple colors, shapes, and finishes.
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René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
28 June 2026
Without the women’s looks to distract, Abe dug deep into the ’80s preppy archive, working with Brooks Brothers and looking at the era’s classic shapes through an edgier — and less-polished ’90s lens.
—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
Many have irregular or pock-marked shapes, while others have a smooth crust from their time burning up in our atmosphere.
—
Adam Lark,
Scientific American,
28 June 2026
With curved teardrop shapes, floral accents, and leaf motifs, its design works especially well for the spring and summer seasons, though its abstract, ornamental pattern can be displayed during cooler months as well.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
The system showed more than 95% accuracy in recognizing the letter shapes in mixed lighting conditions.
—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
27 June 2026
Dogs of all shapes and sizes entered the gates of Citi Field Thursday night with wagging tails, floppy ears and plenty of Mets gear.
—
Christina Cardona,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Even a rough answer shapes every decision from here forward.
—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Simple Geometry Geometric rugs with simple lines and shapes are undeniably versatile and easy to work into a room.
—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
Verb
The passion to help all of these families shapes my conviction to accelerate progress across industries together.
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Lisa Gurry,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
As climate change increasingly shapes our daily lives, LGBTQ+ communities deserve a seat at the table, not only because we are affected by these challenges, but because our perspectives can help build more equitable and resilient solutions.
—
Isabella Montealegre,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Their beauty also shapes traditional dance in Rwanda, with graceful movements performed by women who extend their arms to mimic the cows’ horns.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
Taurus April 20 – May 20 A conversation shapes how your work proceeds.
—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
That distinction matters because perception often shapes public behavior more than science.
—
Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
26 June 2026
This vast ecosystem of bacteria and microorganisms within our intestines shapes our health in profound ways that go well beyond digesting food — our immune system, mood, cognition, metabolism and much more.
—
Will Stone,
NPR,
22 June 2026
The Blue Ribbon Commission is an R&D vehicle to redesign a core system that shapes all our lives.
—
Dr. Gisele C. Shorter,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Your belief system is what shapes the world around you.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shapes
Noun
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But tools like Operator, the company’s earlier attempt at an agentic product that could access the internet and take actions on the web on a user’s behalf, like browsing sites, filling forms, and completing tasks autonomously, largely failed to take off with users.
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Hydrangeas are classic flowering shrubs that offer an array of beautiful colors, flower forms, and sizes.
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There were also pristine Vespas from Piaggio's collection displayed like posing models to admire, and soaking up attention usually directed toward the nearby marbles with idealized physiques.
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Suggesting that the media and fashion industries promote extremely thin female bodies and lean, muscular male physiques, the researchers concluded that has normalized unsafe body sizes.
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The screenplay, written by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones, adapts writer-director Cesc Gay's 2021 Spanish film Sentimental, which was itself based on Gay's 2016 play, Los vecinos de arriba (The People Upstairs).
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They’re made from a pillowy foam that adapts to the shape of your foot over time, offering custom support in all the right places.
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Daniella designs her own pieces and also curates work from other quality Caymanian brands—a one-stop shop for the best of what this island produces.
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The same physician who designs the hairline at the morning consultation is still in the room placing grafts in the afternoon.
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Based on those figures, Honsal said 731 dogs remain unaccounted for.
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Kids will create origami figures, write wishes on them and hang them on bamboo.
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To meet that demand, develop a travel wellness and performance plan built around personalized habits rather than generic advice.
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While an initial spike in fuel costs caused a temporary pullback in longer-distance shopping trips in March, the data shows that consumer driving habits quickly rebounded by April, signaling strong offline shopping intent rather than a permanent shift to online channels.
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Instead of catering to automobile traffic like typical intersection signal systems, Jung's invention adjusts crossing signal times based on the slowest pedestrian's pace.
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Its temperature sensor also monitors room temperature and adjusts airflow to ensure the home is never too hot or too cold.
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This would work much like corporate pensions that were phased out in favor of 401(k) plans more than 40 years ago.
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That is likely to draw sharp rebukes from fiscal hawks and other conservatives who question whether billions in tax dollars should be used to pick up costs that would otherwise be paid by enrollees or by the supplemental insurance plans many purchase to do so.
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“Shapes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shapes. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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