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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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Balance your board while incorporating an assortment of textures, flavors, shapes, and colors for a pleasing presentation and memorable taste experience.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Reflecting on his meteoric rise from construction sites, Grogan tells the next generation of aspiring entrepreneurs that real-world experience—not lectures—shapes success.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Therapy dogs come in all shapes, ages and sizes, and Detroit Metro Airport is making good use of them to reduce the stress that inevitably comes with traveling.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Brinklow hopes her story can warn others that breast cancer comes in all shapes and sizes.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Additionally, 89% of people prefer these treats in seasonal shapes, colors, and flavors.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Handcrafted in Cairo, the new collection was rich in organic shapes, as displayed in the elegant Janus cuff and the bold Juno choker.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
For example, in 1917 the Scottish biologist, mathematician and classics scholar D’Arcy Thompson published On Growth and Form, which highlighted similarities between the shapes found among living organisms and those that emerge in nonliving matter.
—Anna Demming, Quanta Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Chloe Berge, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Each musician brings a lifetime of experience, from single parenthood to military service, that shapes their artistry.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Oct. 2025
There are places where resentment shapes our image.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
This principle also shapes the company’s approach to global partnerships.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … RADIO SILENCE – Spanberger’s muted response to dual controversies shapes narrative in final stretch of race.
—FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
His thesis — that physics, too, shapes us — is coming back into vogue.
—Anna Demming, Quanta Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Inspired by Keys’ upbringing in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen, the story follows 17-year-old Ali—a bold, curious teen searching for identity, freedom, and voice in a neighborhood that shapes her dreams.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Generational context shapes much of today’s debate around hormone therapy.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
Go monochromatic and blend different shapes and sizes of white flowers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Balance your board while incorporating an assortment of textures, flavors, shapes, and colors for a pleasing presentation and memorable taste experience.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Reflecting on his meteoric rise from construction sites, Grogan tells the next generation of aspiring entrepreneurs that real-world experience—not lectures—shapes success.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Therapy dogs come in all shapes, ages and sizes, and Detroit Metro Airport is making good use of them to reduce the stress that inevitably comes with traveling.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Brinklow hopes her story can warn others that breast cancer comes in all shapes and sizes.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Additionally, 89% of people prefer these treats in seasonal shapes, colors, and flavors.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Handcrafted in Cairo, the new collection was rich in organic shapes, as displayed in the elegant Janus cuff and the bold Juno choker.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
For example, in 1917 the Scottish biologist, mathematician and classics scholar D’Arcy Thompson published On Growth and Form, which highlighted similarities between the shapes found among living organisms and those that emerge in nonliving matter.
—Anna Demming, Quanta Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
The data informs an Ecological Integrity Monitoring Program that shapes management decisions and conservation practices in the face of climate change and industrial development in areas bordering the park.
—Chloe Berge, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Each musician brings a lifetime of experience, from single parenthood to military service, that shapes their artistry.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Oct. 2025
There are places where resentment shapes our image.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
This principle also shapes the company’s approach to global partnerships.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … RADIO SILENCE – Spanberger’s muted response to dual controversies shapes narrative in final stretch of race.
—FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
His thesis — that physics, too, shapes us — is coming back into vogue.
—Anna Demming, Quanta Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Inspired by Keys’ upbringing in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen, the story follows 17-year-old Ali—a bold, curious teen searching for identity, freedom, and voice in a neighborhood that shapes her dreams.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Generational context shapes much of today’s debate around hormone therapy.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shapes
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Today these works are well defined by Mondrian’s legacy, with his rigid paintings of black-and-white grids, sprinkled with rectangular forms in red, yellow, and blue.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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Carbapenem may be used to treat severe forms of pneumonia; UTIs; foot, skin and soft tissue infections in people with diabetes; intra-abdominal infections and more.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 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
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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
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Studios is also the division that adapts the paper’s reporting to pitch Hollywood projects, and has seen success with Bravo’s Dirty John and articles optioned for features, including for the film Rosemead starring Lucy Liu.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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The key is a personalized approach that adapts as patients’ needs evolve over time.—
Carol Mathews,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
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The company designs structured coloring books that merge narrative detail with physical engagement, using distinctive bubble lettering and diagrammatic layouts to help learners color both the word and the structure.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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The best example came on the Serpenti Forever designs, with the top handle bedazzled with a multicolor spray of light made of 8,348 rhinestones.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Many of them had easy access to government offices that enabled them to obtain genuine Syrian passports with fake names, according to former employees and regime figures.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Evans said he wasn’t thwarted by the brand’s adoption among Robinson and other political figures because of their lowbrow tastes.—
Steve Salter,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Porter has been a lead creator before, but that was on cellar-dwelling Houston Rockets squads that became a breeding ground for poor habits.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Other common symptoms include prolonged changes in bowel habits, such as new diarrhea or new constipation, thinner stools and abdominal pain.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The brain eventually adjusts, but the body continues to degrade.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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The agency adjusts its benefits every year based on inflation.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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As for what the couple plans to do with their completely tax-free winnings?—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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However, as a whole, Columbia still plans to follow the strategic direction of the plan, while it is not set on strictly adhering to its practices, the official said.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Shapes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shapes. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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