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adjective

Definition of shapednext
as in formed

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shaped

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verb

past tense of shape
1
as in adapted
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 designed
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 Synonyms for shaped
  1. formed
  2. adapted
  3. adjusted
  4. planned
  5. prepared
  6. arranged
  7. suited
  8. organized
Adjective
  • Cruickshank learned at 15 weeks that her pregnancy was not a formed fetus.
    Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2023
  • One is obviously skewed to a pre-formed narrative.
    Keith Kloor, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2013
Definition of formed
Verb
  • When care is adapted to individual needs, outcomes are improved.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Royal National Theatre, symbol of Britain’s theatrical excellence, offered her the part of the Blue Fairy in a try-out musical production of Pinocchio, which Dennis Kelly adapted from Carlo Collodi’s tale and Disney’s 1940 classic.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of adapted
Verb
  • The total misstatement to delivery expense for the first half of fiscal 2024 amounted to $9 million, which was adjusted in total during the third quarter of 2024.
    David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Software development has transformed into a sophisticated experimentation lab where customer segments can be precisely targeted, features can be rolled out or adjusted instantly and insights flow continuously.
    Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of adjusted
Verb
  • Minister Paulo Pimenta, from the Secretariat of Communication, said that the procedure took place as planned, as reported by Brazilian news site JOTA.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Onion had planned to kick Jones out and relaunch Infowars in January as a parody.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of planned
Verb
  • Plenty of our Actors on Actors subjects did their homework this time around — but Selena Gomez may win the prize for most prepared.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Before deciding to play this game, ensure that your company is not only prepared to compete but is also equipped to be a valuable player in the investor’s portfolio.
    Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of prepared
Verb
  • Vehicle owners either waited while tasks were performed, or arranged to have rides until such work was completed.
    Bill Koenig, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These are arranged in three groups of two, each of which is contained within a 4-mm-thick aluminum frame mounted on stainless steel telescoping tubing.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of arranged
Verb
  • Finally, not all organizations or teams are suited for a flat or unbossed approach.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This unique structure is complemented by elegant limbs and a torso packed with advanced sensors and computing power, making Digit well-suited for navigating and performing tasks in places like warehouses.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of suited
Verb
  • The program is organized by European Film Promotion and is supported by Creative Europe’s MEDIA Programme of the European Union.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Despite the heavy-hitting lineup, none of the above felt remotely corporate, overly earnest, or organized within an inch of its life, as so many charity events are.
    Vogue, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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shaped

shaped (up)

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