shape
noun
the quality of a distinct object or body in having an external surface or outline of specific form or figure.
are shaping
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present progressiveof shape.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Gold futures settled lower, snapping a three-session winning streak amid “several conflicting fundamental factors are shaping the market between support and pressure,” XS.com said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
With the veteran pieces in place on the Lakers’ roster, we’ll take a look at how the young players are shaping up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Together, these insights are shaping a growing subfield known as evolutionary dentistry, using our evolutionary past to understand the dental problems of the present.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 8, 2026
Its managing director, Themis Mikellides, stressed cost of fuel was always a major pressure, explaining the furnace alone costs £4 per minute to run when they are shaping glass.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
“And we know who is involved. The way things are shaping up, Nell, it’s much more than the railroads that need protecting now.”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
