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
Manager behavior is crucial, driving 70% of team engagement and shaping whether an environment fosters curiosity and openness.
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Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Private-sector models can be stress-tested for efficacy, and risks can be identified and addressed without a profit motive shaping the outcome.
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Neil Björkman,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
The mayor’s real power comes through influence — shaping priorities on housing, transit, public safety and economic development.
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Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
This evergreen shrub is perfect for shearing and shaping into formal hedges.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
The claim that creatine causes hair loss has lingered since 2009, shaping decisions for gym-goers and athletes weighing whether to add it to their routine.
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Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Reese Witherspoon's involvement in the 'Legally Blonde' prequel The Hello Sunshine founder was hands-on with shaping the latest installment in Elle Woods' story.
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Kimi Robinson,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Notably, June has seen the Roland-Garros tennis tournament, the NBA Finals, the Monaco Grand Prix and the World Cup underway that are shaping the cultural conversation beyond the track, court or soccer field.
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Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Divide the mixture into a dozen portions, shaping them into balls.
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Tribune News Service,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Private-sector models can be stress-tested for efficacy, and risks can be identified and addressed without a profit motive shaping the outcome.
—
Neil Björkman,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
The mayor’s real power comes through influence — shaping priorities on housing, transit, public safety and economic development.
—
Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
This evergreen shrub is perfect for shearing and shaping into formal hedges.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
The claim that creatine causes hair loss has lingered since 2009, shaping decisions for gym-goers and athletes weighing whether to add it to their routine.
—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Reese Witherspoon's involvement in the 'Legally Blonde' prequel The Hello Sunshine founder was hands-on with shaping the latest installment in Elle Woods' story.
—
Kimi Robinson,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Notably, June has seen the Roland-Garros tennis tournament, the NBA Finals, the Monaco Grand Prix and the World Cup underway that are shaping the cultural conversation beyond the track, court or soccer field.
—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Divide the mixture into a dozen portions, shaping them into balls.
—
Tribune News Service,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaping
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Adamala’s team fiddled with their cellular brew, switching genes in and out and adjusting concentrations of various molecules, to get the crucial information-carrying and protein-making genetic systems to jibe.
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Consider adjusting commission rates based on the type of sale.
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Andrea Davis, president and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative, has spent 25 years planning emergency response and crisis management for organizations including Disney, Walmart, the FIFA World Cup and Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration.
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When planning for retirement, asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and tax-efficient investing is typically top of mind.
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Bateman agreed, acknowledging the pressure that comes with adapting a fan-favorite novel.
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The companies adapting fastest are not asking how AI will reshape their workforce.
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On the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, Britain is preparing for its seventh prime minister in a decade.
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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.
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The headphone amp supplies two gain settings, tailoring the amount of amplification applied to the input signal to suit the varying sensitivities of headphones and IEMs.
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The program includes Missoni and tailoring atelier Saman Amel trunk shows, and multi-brand personal shopping experiences.
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Having spent years exploring these regions and designing itineraries for discerning travelers, here are my top tips on where to sip, what to see, and where to stay during your visit to Croatia.
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The manufacturer then finalizes tooling – designing and manufacturing the parts of a popcorn bucket – before the product is shipped to theater companies, marketed to fans and, eventually, sold online and in theaters.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong and Bregman both tagged and advanced on the sequence, putting runners on second and third for Suzuki.
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Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
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Believe it or not, some people have made the mistake of throwing away old family photos for the sake of organizing only to wind up regretting it!
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Players are responsible for organizing tables and groups; the Senior Center cannot arrange seating or table assignments.
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“Shaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaping. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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