1
as in adjusting
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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2
as in planning
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 shaping
To succeed, Democrats must now demonstrate that, despite the costs, America’s security at home depends on its influence abroad; shaping foreign policy around traditional values benefits Americans; and respecting alliances is a source of strength.
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Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Busby will receive the TV Vanguard Award in honor of her work shaping some of TV’s most ambitious and culturally relevant programming.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 10 June 2026
After decades spent shaping modern movies without ever taking home a competitive Oscar, actor Glenn Close and director Ridley Scott will finally receive statuettes from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this fall.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The Hulu version will be filmed in real time, giving viewers access as twists and player ratings unfold, with audience votes shaping the game.
—Peter White, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Join us for a forward-looking conversation on the technologies, strategies and market shifts shaping the future of retail.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Each generation inherits the task of shaping its own era, of guiding history to become a place where the dignity of every person is safeguarded, justice is promoted and fraternity is made possible.
—Pope Leo Xiv, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Another panel shaping the dietary guidelines arrived at the same conclusion in 2020, but the proposal was not adopted.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 9 June 2026
The event marks a homecoming for Sims and a chance to reconnect with old friends and meet some new faces shaping the industry.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Busby will receive the TV Vanguard Award in honor of her work shaping some of TV’s most ambitious and culturally relevant programming.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 10 June 2026
After decades spent shaping modern movies without ever taking home a competitive Oscar, actor Glenn Close and director Ridley Scott will finally receive statuettes from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this fall.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The Hulu version will be filmed in real time, giving viewers access as twists and player ratings unfold, with audience votes shaping the game.
—Peter White, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Join us for a forward-looking conversation on the technologies, strategies and market shifts shaping the future of retail.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Each generation inherits the task of shaping its own era, of guiding history to become a place where the dignity of every person is safeguarded, justice is promoted and fraternity is made possible.
—Pope Leo Xiv, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Another panel shaping the dietary guidelines arrived at the same conclusion in 2020, but the proposal was not adopted.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 9 June 2026
The event marks a homecoming for Sims and a chance to reconnect with old friends and meet some new faces shaping the industry.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaping
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Active management is all about doing your research based on past data, forming a plan and then watching how the market responds in real time to your analysis and adjusting accordingly.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Releasing sterile insects and adjusting operations as needed to achieve the most effective coverage.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Real estate developers are already cautiously planning to take advantage of the eased regulations and plan to announce new projects after the law goes into effect.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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What to know about Artemis Under NASA's Artemis campaign, the space agency is planning to put astronauts on the surface of the moon for the first time since the Apollo era ended in 1972.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The companies best positioned for the next decade may not necessarily be the ones deploying AI the fastest, but those building organisational systems capable of adapting alongside it.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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But even that speculative scheme showed how sophisticated PAU could be in adapting an assortment of seductive pasts.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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Police officers and members of the local hunting association are now patrolling the city and preparing to capture the bear, or bears, on the loose.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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As visitors from abroad start to arrive, San Jose officials are busy preparing for dozens of events and watch parties to complement the six upcoming matches that will take place at Levi’s Stadium.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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The house started as an Italian supplier of fine fabrics, sourcing raw wool from around the world and then processing it into the materials needed for bespoke tailoring houses to build the most sumptuous luxury suits imaginable.—
Dave Schilling
Contributing
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The harder question is whether tailoring workouts to those phases actually delivers meaningful results.—
Allison Palmer
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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To be clear, regardless of inspiration, this designer is not designing clothes for girls.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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As a devoted admirer of the series, designing each piece felt like walking the paths of Prythian itself.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Down by 29 at one point, the Knicks stormed all the way back, putting Madison Square Garden into a frenzy.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Miami Host Committee officials and local politicians were at the Fan Festival on Wednesday as workers bustled around putting the final touches on the park.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Maya Attoui, whose parents still live in Beirut, is organizing a metro Detroit fundraiser to support Lebanon and raise awareness about the conflict.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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In 2025, Lithuania took Belarus to the International Court of Justice, accusing the Lukashenko government of organizing large-scale migrant smuggling into Lithuania.—
Tatsiana Kulakevich,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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“Shaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaping. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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