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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
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
With so many shapes and sizes, the possibilities are endless.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The crew will rely on lessons learned from training in the geologic wonderlands and lunar-like environments of places such as Iceland to note details about the shapes, textures and colors of impact craters and ancient lava flows on the moon.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
What’s Actually Changing In Hershey’s Chocolate Beginning in 2026, products inspired by original Reese’s items — including mini cups, seasonal shapes and the Fast Break bar — will be made with real milk chocolate instead of chocolate compound coatings.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Trim them to clean, neat geometric shapes to contrast with the biomorphic shapes of hydrangeas.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Instead of piecing together diagrams manually, Visio gives you access to thousands of templates and over 250,000 shapes to map out everything from simple flowcharts to complex network diagrams.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Dallas is full of extraordinary homes of all shapes, sizes and styles.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Similar to how an eyelash curler shapes and lifts your lashes, Wlodarski says curling mascaras help your eyes look more open.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
Brian Unger, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
An institution that shapes the fate of every major piece of American legislation was born from clerical oversight.
—Tony Vanderhoef, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Insurance shapes the entire cancer experience Health insurance does far more than cover hospital bills.
—Rhonda Winegar, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Dixon shapes the structure, Affia contributes to the source material and Dixon and Alexander fuel participation.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
In summary, health and wellness shapes national confidence.
—Dr. Howard A. Selinger, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
The experience deepened his understanding of how creativity shapes the way people live and interact with their environments.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
His influence still shapes the experience of the house today, from its arched openings and pale green detailing to the way rooms open seamlessly onto terraces and gardens.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
Today, Waxman told me, what happens in the region profoundly shapes the security and perceptions of Jews in the diaspora.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
Available in a multitude of shapes, sizes, and colors, shrubs add eye-catching dimension and character to barren areas.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
With so many shapes and sizes, the possibilities are endless.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The crew will rely on lessons learned from training in the geologic wonderlands and lunar-like environments of places such as Iceland to note details about the shapes, textures and colors of impact craters and ancient lava flows on the moon.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
What’s Actually Changing In Hershey’s Chocolate Beginning in 2026, products inspired by original Reese’s items — including mini cups, seasonal shapes and the Fast Break bar — will be made with real milk chocolate instead of chocolate compound coatings.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Trim them to clean, neat geometric shapes to contrast with the biomorphic shapes of hydrangeas.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Instead of piecing together diagrams manually, Visio gives you access to thousands of templates and over 250,000 shapes to map out everything from simple flowcharts to complex network diagrams.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Dallas is full of extraordinary homes of all shapes, sizes and styles.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Similar to how an eyelash curler shapes and lifts your lashes, Wlodarski says curling mascaras help your eyes look more open.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
But Fuller says what ultimately shapes his candidacy goes beyond policy.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
An institution that shapes the fate of every major piece of American legislation was born from clerical oversight.
—Tony Vanderhoef, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Insurance shapes the entire cancer experience Health insurance does far more than cover hospital bills.
—Rhonda Winegar, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Dixon shapes the structure, Affia contributes to the source material and Dixon and Alexander fuel participation.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
In summary, health and wellness shapes national confidence.
—Dr. Howard A. Selinger, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
The experience deepened his understanding of how creativity shapes the way people live and interact with their environments.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
His influence still shapes the experience of the house today, from its arched openings and pale green detailing to the way rooms open seamlessly onto terraces and gardens.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
Today, Waxman told me, what happens in the region profoundly shapes the security and perceptions of Jews in the diaspora.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shapes
Noun
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Both menus also come with special wellness sections for health-minded travelers, listing calorie and allergen content from dishes teeming with local produce and proteins in their purest forms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Kratom is a plant that has both opioid-like and stimulant-like properties and can be produced into other forms like powder, capsules and liquids.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The trend also comes at a time when weight-loss medications are on the rise, more ultra-thin physiques appear to dominate red carpets and some social media users have built platforms off the outward pursuit of thinness.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Thanks in part to Ozempic, thin is back in, with once-plus-size celebrities sporting svelter physiques, and some already-slim stars now verging on gaunt.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Without the need for manual adjustments, this system automatically adapts to your spine's contours to provide constant support.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2026
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If an octopus population adapts to a new ecological niche with different chemical conditions, Di Cosmo argues, its sensory receptors might shift to better detect the available prey.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Let the graceful creatures live amongst hearts, sparkles, and whatever other designs your heart desires.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Landscape designs withstand for days, weeks, sometimes for many years and then the plants die or dry or are overridden.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But many senior figures within the sport point to claims of positive fan feedback, although so far no official numbers have been released to support these claims from the F1 organization.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Executives at United and American Airlines reported similar figures.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While they are considered apex predators, grizzlies are mostly opportunistic in their eating habits than wolves, Cummings said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The narrators of these songs are trapped inside their habits, aware that the inertia of their personalities is too strong to be moved by another person.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In recent years, Ticketmaster has adopted dynamic pricing—a system that adjusts ticket prices in real time according to demand.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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In Sleep mode, the purifier runs at a low fan speed to reduce noise, while Auto mode adjusts the fan speed based on air quality.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The forthcoming scorecards are just one way the group plans to track the public-lands voting records of Wyoming lawmakers.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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If dinner plans conflict with deadlines, propose takeout and a raincheck tonight.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Shapes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shapes. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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