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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These technologies are instrumental in reshaping business models and altering the financial industry's competitive dynamics. Kinil Doshi, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 A day later, while speaking at President Trump's first Cabinet meeting, Musk spoke about the effort to reshape the federal government. Stephen Fowler, NPR, 1 Mar. 2025 Meanwhile, Afghanistan's tourism industry continues to be a contentious issue as the Taliban seeks to reshape the country's international image while maintaining its strict ideological rule. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025 Trump advocates tariffs as a means to reshape commercial relations, eliminate trade deficits and promote domestic manufacturing. Ruxandra Iordache,sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reshape

Word History

First Known Use

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 9 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

reshape

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

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