1
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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 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
Use mini cookie cutters to make holiday shapes, swirl in colorful frosting, or sprinkle with festive toppings for a seasonal twist.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
There are women from all walks of life and all shapes and sizes — with prosthetic [limbs] and all shapes and sizes.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Mathematicians call these shapes manifolds.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
The new chargers will be split roughly half and half between those compatible with Tesla cars and those with different plug shapes and other features.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Inspirational figures come in all shapes and sizes - and ages.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
Work with over 250,000 shapes, link diagrams to live data from Excel or Microsoft Entra ID, and generate org charts automatically.
—PC Magazine, 2 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
The system can add stitches in any direction, including forward, backward and diagonal, allowing users to produce complex shapes with varying stiffness across different sections.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 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
Use mini cookie cutters to make holiday shapes, swirl in colorful frosting, or sprinkle with festive toppings for a seasonal twist.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
There are women from all walks of life and all shapes and sizes — with prosthetic [limbs] and all shapes and sizes.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Mathematicians call these shapes manifolds.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
The new chargers will be split roughly half and half between those compatible with Tesla cars and those with different plug shapes and other features.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Inspirational figures come in all shapes and sizes - and ages.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
Work with over 250,000 shapes, link diagrams to live data from Excel or Microsoft Entra ID, and generate org charts automatically.
—PC Magazine, 2 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
Noun
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Online attacks against Banda escalated after her recognition for FIFPRO Women's World 11, prompting the NWSL to issue a statement denouncing all forms of harassment and affirming support for Banda and all players.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ohio polls no longer accept utility bills, government checks, bank statements or other forms of identification without a photo as valid IDs.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Jost simply ratcheted up the volume and the attacks on soldiers’ physiques.—
Erik Adams,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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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 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
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Tessa Kluetz Pernell designs interiors that aren’t afraid to make a bold statement.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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Like many others, Wang designs all samples himself, manufactures in Guangzhou and creates some special pieces by hand, which makes for healthier margins than those who import and export samples or products.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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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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Commercial Launch Archer has partnered with Abu Dhabi Aviation, which plans to launch a commercial eVTOL service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s second city in the near future.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Ford had said the province plans to pay $54 million (about $75 million Canadian) for the ads to air across multiple American television stations using audio and video of Reagan speaking about tariffs in 1987.—
Rob Gillies,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Shapes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shapes. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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