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
From Google Lessons to Broader Horizons Lerner credits his years at Google for shaping the company’s strategy.
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
The firms and governments that treat CCU as a strategic imperative today will be the ones shaping tomorrow’s markets.
—Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
This year’s most ambitious chefs laid themselves bare, their autobiographical storytelling shaping singular restaurants.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Sign up for our weekly newsletter that goes beyond the livestream, offering a closer look at the trends and figures shaping the ETF market.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
It’s all buoyed by an unparalleled lineup of speakers who are shaping the industry one tectonic shift at a time.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
How the courts and legislatures balance the rights of the majority and minority in these disputes over the place of the Ten Commandments in public life may go a long way toward shaping the future of religious freedom in American public education.
—Lydia Artz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
During his time in the Legislature, McCarty spent nearly a decade shaping state school spending as chair of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance.
—Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
The firms and governments that treat CCU as a strategic imperative today will be the ones shaping tomorrow’s markets.
—Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
This year’s most ambitious chefs laid themselves bare, their autobiographical storytelling shaping singular restaurants.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Sign up for our weekly newsletter that goes beyond the livestream, offering a closer look at the trends and figures shaping the ETF market.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
It’s all buoyed by an unparalleled lineup of speakers who are shaping the industry one tectonic shift at a time.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
How the courts and legislatures balance the rights of the majority and minority in these disputes over the place of the Ten Commandments in public life may go a long way toward shaping the future of religious freedom in American public education.
—Lydia Artz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
During his time in the Legislature, McCarty spent nearly a decade shaping state school spending as chair of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance.
—Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaping
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At just 4 to 5 weeks old, the kittens are still adjusting to life without their mother after being fostered through A Place for Meow Rescue, a rescue based in Rapid City, South Dakota.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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As already mentioned, the minimum investment thresholds were raised to $800,000 in Targeted Employment Areas (rural, high-unemployment, or infrastructure projects) and $1,050,000 elsewhere, adjusting these amounts for inflation.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Her lawyers are now planning to file a damages lawsuit against the South Korean government, JTBC reported.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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China is planning a robotic mission in 2028 with the goal of being the first country to bring a sample back from the surface of Mars.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Make sure to continuously fine‑tune the AI testing tool, adapting it to changes in your strategy or flow.—
Oleg Sadikov,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Trust Protocol has set minimum requirements for its Field Partner Program, adapting regenerative agriculture frameworks from major organizations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Sep. 2025
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This education gap in preparing employees to use AI and other new technologies effectively is a glaring, industry-wide need.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Originally preparing for former LSU and Ole Miss QB Walker Howard, the Tigers will instead see redshirt freshman Daniel Beale.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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From hospital labs to telehealth platforms, algorithms are analyzing scans, predicting heart attacks, and tailoring treatments based on genetic data.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Effective leaders acknowledge these diverse reactions, tailoring their communication and support accordingly.—
Kotter,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jensen Huang from Nvidia called it an essential tool for designing NVIDIA's most advanced chips, including the Blackwell series.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Shaffi, a senior data architect at Amazon Web Services, is widely recognized for designing secure, large scale data infrastructures that power global enterprises.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The driver who takes you into the park is putting his kids through school.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Always air-dry liners rather than putting them in the dryer.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Removing the pressure of a large-scale organizing or decluttering effort can be a game changer for people who struggle with organizing.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Some common areas employees are using AI include drafting emails, taking meeting notes, organizing files, data entry and completing forms.—
Ernestine Siu
Shreya Ghosal,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Shaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaping. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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