reshape

verb

re·​shape (ˌ)rē-ˈshāp How to pronounce reshape (audio)
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.
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On the day of Amelia's arrival, thirty skyscrapers had already reshaped the Midtown skyline, transforming the area into a bustling hub aglow with neon lights. / Cbs News, CBS News, 25 May 2025 And some employers are opening outposts in other countries, like India, while using AI to reshape or replace their workforces. Kff Health News, Mercury News, 23 May 2025 Diaz has been a key player in reshaping Florida’s education system, pushing policies that expanded school choice, curtailed diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and placing restrictions on discussions of gender identity and race in classrooms. Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025 However, with new regulatory standards and a conservative judiciary reshaped during Trump’s first four years, administration officials believe the timing is now right. Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for reshape

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reshape was in 1827

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“Reshape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reshape. Accessed 31 May. 2025.

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reshape

verb
re·​shape (ˈ)rē-ˈshāp How to pronounce reshape (audio)
: to give a new form to
reshaper noun

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