reshape

verb

re·​shape (ˌ)rē-ˈshāp 

reshaped; reshaping; reshapes

transitive verb

: to give a new form or orientation to : reorganize

reshaper noun

Examples of reshape in a Sentence

The body of the car was reshaped to allow for more cargo space.

These changes will reshape the future.

He reshaped the plot of his story.

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, Trump started trade wars against dozens of countries, in hopes of reshaping the international economy. —Hal Brands, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025

Over the past three years, drone technology has reshaped the Russia-Ukraine battlefield. —Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025

Meta’s massive bet on AI talent is reshaping the landscape of tech compensation and intensifying the global race for artificial intelligence supremacy. —Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 11 July 2025

The move boosts the president's campaign to downsize and reshape the federal government — while unions, non-profits and local governments challenge the mass federal layoffs and argue the administration can't make such sweeping changes without Congress. —Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reshape

• agape
• escape
• landscape
• lenape
• seascape
• soundscape
• ape
• cape
• crape
• crepe
• drape
• gape

Kids Definition

reshape

verb

re·​shape (ˈ)rē-ˈshāp 

: to give a new form to

reshaper noun