reshape

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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
The cargo space was reshaped in the new model.
These changes will reshape the future.
reshaper noun

reshaper

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noun

re·​shaper
"+
: one that reshapes something
especially : a worker who does the final blocking of hats

Examples of reshape in a Sentence

Verb 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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Modi’s father, Deepak Modi, established his own diamond business in Antwerp, where the Palanpuri Jains, adherents of the Jain faith, helped reshape the industry. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026 Salary transparency is fundamentally reshaping how individuals approach their careers, providing unprecedented access to compensation data. — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Built right here in our nation’s capital, AOL reshaped the trajectory of the nation. — Ted Leonsis, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 Experts on adolescent sleep and media use are pointing to specific ways screen time reshapes stress hormones, mental health and nightly routines. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reshape

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1827, in the meaning defined above

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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 11 Aug. 2026.

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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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