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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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
The primaries Tuesday in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, South Dakota and New Mexico provide insight into how the midterms are shaping up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
There, she explored how restoration efforts are shaping the carbon and nutrient cycles within the country’s wetland soils.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
Looking ahead: “Our services sector continues to expand, supported by strong new orders, but softer employment and rising input costs are shaping a more cautious outlook,” an accounting executive told ISM.
From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026
“Fine. The troops are shaping up, I think.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
