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
In Selma, and elsewhere, the former president often spoke about collectively shaping destiny.
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
The timber titan played a role in shaping Northern California’s lumber economy during the state’s rapid industrial expansion.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Artificial intelligence in modern pharmacy operates quietly, embedded inside codebases and dashboards, shaping workflows without displacing professional judgment.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Personally is Glamour’s first-person series featuring deeply honest stories from women shaping culture in their own words.
—Peyton Fulford, Glamour, 3 June 2026
Black culture was shaping music, fashion, language, film, and politics, but there wasn’t a mainstream publication reflecting its full power, sophistication, and authentic influence.
—Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 2 June 2026
Set amidst the farms, animals, shepherds, mills and artisans that are shaping New York state’s wool industry, the film highlights the trajectory of clothing from sheep to a finished garment.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Frustration, because too much of the public conversation defaults toward blaming parents while failing to grapple honestly with the cultural shift in our society that is shaping these gatherings.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 June 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
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
The timber titan played a role in shaping Northern California’s lumber economy during the state’s rapid industrial expansion.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Artificial intelligence in modern pharmacy operates quietly, embedded inside codebases and dashboards, shaping workflows without displacing professional judgment.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Personally is Glamour’s first-person series featuring deeply honest stories from women shaping culture in their own words.
—Peyton Fulford, Glamour, 3 June 2026
Black culture was shaping music, fashion, language, film, and politics, but there wasn’t a mainstream publication reflecting its full power, sophistication, and authentic influence.
—Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 2 June 2026
Set amidst the farms, animals, shepherds, mills and artisans that are shaping New York state’s wool industry, the film highlights the trajectory of clothing from sheep to a finished garment.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Frustration, because too much of the public conversation defaults toward blaming parents while failing to grapple honestly with the cultural shift in our society that is shaping these gatherings.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 June 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
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
Verb
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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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Ironically, the best path forward for programs like that would be a wealthy donor putting money into the program.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The Spurs will leave him open to shoot, putting an emphasis on him to knock his shots down.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 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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