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
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.
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Lydia Artz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
My work explores the contradictions shaping women's lives in Italian society, focusing on how gender norms intersect with personal and collective acts of agency.
—Vogue, 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
CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
In an industry where differentiation is everything, even something as small as rolling paper can carry outsized weight in shaping brand identity, influencing customer loyalty and ultimately driving sales.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
The unprecedented move brings the president one step closer to shaping the balance of the Fed's seven-member board.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
What was once seen as a crypto experiment is now shaping the very rails of financial markets.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Other musicians are explicitly shaping their outputs to meet the demands of social media.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2025
Lydia Artz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
My work explores the contradictions shaping women's lives in Italian society, focusing on how gender norms intersect with personal and collective acts of agency.
—Vogue, 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
CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
In an industry where differentiation is everything, even something as small as rolling paper can carry outsized weight in shaping brand identity, influencing customer loyalty and ultimately driving sales.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
The unprecedented move brings the president one step closer to shaping the balance of the Fed's seven-member board.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
What was once seen as a crypto experiment is now shaping the very rails of financial markets.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Other musicians are explicitly shaping their outputs to meet the demands of social media.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 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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Florida to drop all vaccine requirements The US state of Florida is planning to drop all vaccination requirements, including routine childhood shots for measles, diphtheria, and other life-threatening illnesses.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Separately, Fairfax Assembly, which ended production earlier this year of the Cadillac XT4 and the Chevrolet Malibu, is no longer planning to add a second shift once construction ramps up on the Bolt.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
4 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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In the email exchange with University of Texas faculty who were preparing a grant application for a federal methane-reduction program, Pruett blamed the increases on inadequate infrastructure to capture the gas.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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Its rivals, meanwhile, are circling its customers, and one is preparing for the possibility the budget travel icon shuts down altogether.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The AirPods Pro 2 seem to have gotten better through updates over time, and the adaptive noise cancellation is excellent at tailoring itself to your environment.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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At Electric Goddess, their projects begin with an in-depth strategy session to align on goals, risks, and vision before tailoring a plan that fits.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The findings even suggest that modest design modifications can yield substantial benefits, offering engineers flexibility in designing future reactors by balancing performance with engineering complexity.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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Tom Hammock, along with key cast and crew, delves into the intricacies of designing the terror that grips this unsuspecting community.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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That hasn't stopped the administration from putting US tech through the wringer at home, though.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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Above all, Durbin said nothing DHS or ICE is doing at the naval base can interfere with its mission which includes putting thousands of men and women through boot camp to become sailors.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Those with routines to follow will want to check out the slim, weekly pill organizer from Vaydeer, and the Fyy Daily Pill Organizer is also great for organizing multiple medicine shapes, sizes, and quantities without taking up too much space.—
Emily Belfiore,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of Saturday’s demonstration, counter-terrorism officers in England and Scotland raided the homes of seven spokespeople from the activist group Defend Our Juries – which has been instrumental in organizing the protests – arresting and charging them all with terrorism offenses.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Shaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaping. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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