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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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
As drone threats continue to evolve, defense programs such as Land 156 are expected to play a key role in shaping the next generation of battlefield surveillance and force protection technologies.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Members can explore new ideas from the neuroscientists, entrepreneurs, artists, philosophers, and other innovators shaping the future.
—Big Think, 18 June 2026
Define American has consulted on over 160 film and television projects across 30 networks, studios, and streaming platforms, leading the way in shaping how the industry tells nuanced, authentic immigrant stories.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 June 2026
And two, because much like her work itself, our interview included layered discussion of constructing and shaping identities.
—Stephanie Shih
june 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Mindscapes offers a place for veterans, families and the public to explore credible information, hear real stories and participate in a conversation shaping the future of mental healthcare.
—Rob Lewis, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026
The owners said becoming parents themselves played a major role in shaping the facility’s mission.
—Amari Riley
june 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Ladeira had studied permaculture, and set about shaping the land to capture and slow waterflow.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Gas prices, which play a key role in shaping consumer psychology about inflation, have already declined 25 days in a row to two-month lows.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Members can explore new ideas from the neuroscientists, entrepreneurs, artists, philosophers, and other innovators shaping the future.
—Big Think, 18 June 2026
Define American has consulted on over 160 film and television projects across 30 networks, studios, and streaming platforms, leading the way in shaping how the industry tells nuanced, authentic immigrant stories.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 June 2026
And two, because much like her work itself, our interview included layered discussion of constructing and shaping identities.
—Stephanie Shih
june 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Mindscapes offers a place for veterans, families and the public to explore credible information, hear real stories and participate in a conversation shaping the future of mental healthcare.
—Rob Lewis, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026
The owners said becoming parents themselves played a major role in shaping the facility’s mission.
—Amari Riley
june 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Ladeira had studied permaculture, and set about shaping the land to capture and slow waterflow.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Gas prices, which play a key role in shaping consumer psychology about inflation, have already declined 25 days in a row to two-month lows.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaping
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The idea is to shift sunscreen from a once-in-the-morning habit into something more informed and responsive – adjusting reminders and guidance around actual exposure, skin profile, and daily behavior.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 June 2026
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That could mean adding a crosswalk, changing signal timing, redesigning a bike lane or adjusting how curb space gets used.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Federal authorities allege Proper was part of a group planning an attack on UFC Freedom 250, a June 14 event held on the White House South Lawn.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Christie’s is planning to open a boutique wine shop at its headquarters in Rockefeller Center, thanks in part to assistance from New York state legislators who passed a law allowing the auction house to get around a regulation dating back more than a century.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
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Ava Reid’s novel has such a singular pulse and loyal audience, and with Emma Donoghue adapting and Kari Skogland directing, this project brings together artists with a fearless command of tone and character.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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The approach is aimed at improving robots’ ability to perform delicate, variable tasks that have traditionally been difficult to automate, such as handling fragile components, adapting to changing object shapes and operating in dynamic environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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On the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, Britain is preparing for its seventh prime minister in a decade.—
Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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Latvian intelligence is warning that Russia is preparing possible provocations against the Baltic states or Poland, including drones or any other hybrid attacks, in an effort to pressure NATO countries to stop supporting Ukraine.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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In the case of Oz, a team of producers and AI specialists produced an entirely new version of the 1939 classic, tailoring it to the unique dimensions and fidelity of Sphere.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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Traditionally, presidents have responded to this burden by tailoring the part to the occasion.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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This woman hired me two years ago to help guide her through the process of designing and building her dream retirement home.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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The giant automotive manufacturer’s job will be designing, engineering and mass-producing the autonomous vehicles.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Then there’s writing it, and then there’s putting it out.—
Holly Gleason,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Despite her shooting woes, Clark still controlled the game by consistently putting teammates in position to score.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Talent agencies are organizing around the same principle.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Tiny bulging eyes form long before the animal resembles a shark at all and its future face exists only as clusters of migrating cells, slowly organizing themselves into the structures that will eventually become jaws, cartilage and sensory organs.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Shaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaping. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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