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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
Lisa Su Over the past year, Lisa Su—the chair and CEO of American semiconductor company Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)—has evolved from a respected tech leader to one of the key figures shaping the public and political architecture of AI.
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Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Within this framework, the IUM gathering represented one of Monaco’s official moments dedicated not only to celebration, but also to opening a broader reflection on some of the most sensitive and strategic topics currently shaping the future of the sector.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In New Orleans, that is already shaping investment.
—Fangxing Fran Li, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
At the same time, Hart and Alvarez emphasize that parental modeling plays a critical role in shaping healthy technology habits.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Her mixed Japanese and American identity is central to the restaurant, shaping her approach to creating a welcoming space for all.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
And when it’s taken seriously, patients can stop shaping their lives around their symptoms, and instead find a way to manage them.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 May 2026
Black culture was shaping music, fashion, language, film, and politics, but there wasn’t a mainstream publication reflecting its full power, sophistication, and influence.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
The most satisfying aspect about long-form television, Cage thinks, is the ample space allowed to collaborate in shaping his character over the course of the production.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Within this framework, the IUM gathering represented one of Monaco’s official moments dedicated not only to celebration, but also to opening a broader reflection on some of the most sensitive and strategic topics currently shaping the future of the sector.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In New Orleans, that is already shaping investment.
—Fangxing Fran Li, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
At the same time, Hart and Alvarez emphasize that parental modeling plays a critical role in shaping healthy technology habits.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Her mixed Japanese and American identity is central to the restaurant, shaping her approach to creating a welcoming space for all.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
And when it’s taken seriously, patients can stop shaping their lives around their symptoms, and instead find a way to manage them.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 May 2026
Black culture was shaping music, fashion, language, film, and politics, but there wasn’t a mainstream publication reflecting its full power, sophistication, and influence.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
The most satisfying aspect about long-form television, Cage thinks, is the ample space allowed to collaborate in shaping his character over the course of the production.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaping
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The system delivers millimeter-level force-control accuracy, automatically adjusting applied force according to task requirements and material characteristics.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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At its core, ThermoShift is basically a rectangular insulated panel with zippers, buckles and drawstrings, and all of its configurations are achieved by adjusting those components.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
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In addition, the group is planning to bury a time capsule to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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In May 2020, AMC struck a deal for an undisclosed amount of money, gaining control of both properties and planning an interconnected suite of shows under the Immortal Universe title.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the USA Network and Syfy owner, but the agreement includes adapting stories based on Versant channel brands as vertical series and aligning the Comcast spinoff with bite-sized dramatic content increasingly favored by advertisers.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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There’s often criticism of adapting existing IP.—
Haley Kluge,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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The family had been preparing to celebrate his centennial on June 10.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Auditability is not optional, especially for any company subject to SOX or preparing for an IPO.—
Mike Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The designer drew inspiration for Gregory’s burgundy coat from a Coogler red carpet moment, tailoring a clean, sophisticated silhouette while playing with the scale of Janine’s costume.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Imagine spending hours refining a resume, tailoring it to a specific role—only to have the system reject the upload or incorrectly parse the information.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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What could be better than designing for England with Nike.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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Organizations must move from passive observation to active strategy, designing structures that translate AI learning into tangible career growth.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Keep putting that chip on his shoulder.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Goldstein co-wrote the script with fellow Ted Lasso co-creator Joe Kelly and penned it specifically for Lopez, while also putting himself in the leading man role.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
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In her 2008 work Mirror Play, San Francisco Poets Theatre Beloved’s Carla Harryman employs a field of speakers as an engine for organizing meaning between interior perception and exterior reality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Por Parasu Komaradat, the coordinator who has been organizing the rescue operations, told ABC News Thursday that six divers from other countries, including Japan and France, will be arriving Friday to assist in their efforts.—
Aicha El Hammar Castano,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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“Shaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaping. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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