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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Carr’s debut comes amid a reshaping the Lakers around Luka Doncic, including trades for Walker Kessler and Jaden Hardy.
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Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
And yet, in only a handful of lifetimes, America has reshaped the world, as our notion of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness spread to the tiniest towns and the biggest stages.
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Lonnie G. Bunch Iii,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2026
The president blended patriotic spectacle with campaign-style politics, reshaping a civic milestone around his leadership and worldview.
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Natalie Allison,
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4 July 2026
Most of my work focuses on business, markets, food, leadership, and the forces reshaping American enterprise.
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Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
And yet, in only a handful of lifetimes, America has reshaped the world, as our notion of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness spread to the tiniest towns and the biggest stages.
—
Lonnie G. Bunch Iii,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2026
The president blended patriotic spectacle with campaign-style politics, reshaping a civic milestone around his leadership and worldview.
—
Natalie Allison,
Washington Post,
4 July 2026
Most of my work focuses on business, markets, food, leadership, and the forces reshaping American enterprise.
—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for reshape
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“Reshape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reshape. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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