reshape
verb (used with object)
to shape again or into different form.
has reshaped
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present perfectof reshape (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Historically, suburbs such as Hodge Hill, Shard End and Castle Bromwich were built around a strong manufacturing base, but the long-term decline of factories and foundries has reshaped the local economy.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
The extent to which he has reshaped U.S. politics and society is rivaled by few of his predecessors; presidents such as Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
From Slate ● Apr. 17, 2026
Wary of China's navy build-up, US ally Australia has reshaped its defence force in recent years to focus on its missile strike capability and deterring an adversary from its northern approaches.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
The increasing sophistication of AI tools has reshaped what it means to be a software engineer in this town.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
He has reshaped and embroidered it, and has sung of passion in a mask.
From Old and New Masters by Robert Lynd
