shapes 1 of 2

noun

Definition of shapesnext
plural of shape
1
as in forms
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance that part of the state is known as the panhandle because of its shape

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2
as in physiques
the type of body that a person has some specialty clothing stores sell clothing that suits people that have a particular shape

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shapes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of shape
1
as in adapts
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 designs
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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  1. adapts
  2. adjusts
  3. plans
  4. conforms
  5. prepares
  6. puts
  7. arranges
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  • Regular assessment of system performance, collection of user feedback and identification of optimization areas can help ensure the ERP consistently delivers value and adapts to evolving operational requirements.
    Cory McNeley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Across ten compelling episodes, the show adapts multiple X-Men arcs from the comics, including the popular Trial of Magneto, and Fatal Attractions.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of adapts
Verb
  • At least in the short run, this diluting might potentially have negative effects on the price per share as the market adjusts to the extra shares.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Keep Original Shape is another setting that adjusts how much AI can modify a design’s original shape that’s been created in Art Text.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of adjusts
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  • Salesforce, another investor, plans to use first-party data and AI to make the shopping experience even more personalized.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The Biden administration recently reopened the ICR and PAYE plans to give people more options to pursue loan forgiveness, but the facts on the ground pose a significant barrier for many borrowers.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of plans
Verb
  • With a solid gang, Mufasa conforms to a typical journey of misfits.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
  • This shoe stretches and conforms to your foot with wear.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of conforms
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  • The decision comes amid a rising trade war between the United States and China as the Biden Administration prepares to leave office.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Moving to cloud platforms and scalable storage solutions prepares businesses for AI.
    Mikko Karkkainen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of prepares
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  • Hughes says the study puts the political attention on this group into perspective.
    Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This model has the ability to bring great value to patients and puts more accountability on healthcare providers to deliver valuable outcomes more than ever before.
    Zameer Rizvi, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of puts
Verb
  • This round comes at a key moment for the city’s urban core where, with a budget around $7 million, the Downtown Sacramento Partnership arranges security and cleaning services, pursues economic development efforts and funds homeless outreach, among other things.
    Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
  • So whenever a guest books a room, the concierge team arranges a call to learn what a visitor wants from their vacation.
    Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of arranges
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