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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If the parrotfish can reshape the very sand beneath our feet, safeguarding coral reefs, recycling nutrients, and defending the island’s coastline—JOIA proves that hospitality, too, can rapidly restore the world around it. Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 The Meloni Way How Italy’s prime minister uses lawsuits and intimidation to reshape the culture. Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 27 Mar. 2025 Regulatory Shifts Affecting Asset Protection: A Trend Toward Transparency Recent legislative changes are reshaping how individuals and businesses protect their wealth. Blake Harris, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 Hughes is a pioneer of that school of thought, and ultimately, his vision reshaped an entire industry. Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 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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