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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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The alienation that message creates—particularly in combination with extreme partisanship—has the potential to reshape the way Americans interact with their neighbors, schools, employers, churches, and democratic institutions.
—Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
In the spirit of progress and collaboration embodied by Moore’s admirable initiative to uplift men and boys, Maryland can also lead the charge in helping to reshape the landscape of women’s health.
—Michelle Kaufman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
By the late 19th century, the industrialization of knowledge had reshaped the information landscape.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Reshape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reshape. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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