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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In the heavily Republican state of Alabama, anxiety over rising power bills is spilling into the statehouse and onto the campaign trail, fueling a push to reshape the Alabama Public Service Commission.
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ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
At the same time, global influence is reshaping the market, with brands from Korea, Japan, Brazil, Australia, and even Georgia introducing new formulations and philosophies.
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That role placed him at the center of a broader effort to reshape Chávez’s global image.
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ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
At the same time, global influence is reshaping the market, with brands from Korea, Japan, Brazil, Australia, and even Georgia introducing new formulations and philosophies.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026
That role placed him at the center of a broader effort to reshape Chávez’s global image.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Those changes could reshape the aesthetics of the region for the long haul.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 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 8 Apr. 2026.
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