reshape
verb
re·shape (ˌ)rē-ˈshāp 
reshaped; reshaping; reshapes
: 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
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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The president’s tone has also reshaped oil market behavior, according to Sebastian Barrack, head of commodities at Citadel. —
Jake Angelo, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026 According to the results, the find could greatly reshape research and improve the way scientists model supernova explosions. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026 Claude will receive the Webby Person of the Year Award for its impact as an AI system reshaping how people create, communicate, and work online. —Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026 The closures are part of a 10-year long-term plan that could reshape over 300 school buildings across the city, the district says. —Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reshape
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026 According to the results, the find could greatly reshape research and improve the way scientists model supernova explosions. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026 Claude will receive the Webby Person of the Year Award for its impact as an AI system reshaping how people create, communicate, and work online. —Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026 The closures are part of a 10-year long-term plan that could reshape over 300 school buildings across the city, the district says. —Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reshape
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“Reshape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/reshape. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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