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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The aftermath of that crash inspired her branch of the Brown family tree to reshape the Louisville medical scene. Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025 Weight training to build chest muscle can also reshape the area and improve confidence. Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025 Emerging data suggests that GLP-1 drugs could reshape addiction treatment, Bhagavathula pointed out. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025 Researchers believe the impact would have had a profound effect on the surrounding environment, reshaping landscapes and potentially influencing local ecosystems. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 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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