reshape

[ree-sheyp]

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verb (used with object), re·shaped, re·shap·ing.

to shape again or into different form.

Origin of reshape

First recorded in 1820–30; re- + shape

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Examples from the Web for reshape

Contemporary Examples

Already, we see how that innovation could reshape this region.
Full Video and Transcript of Obama's Speech in Israel
Justin Green
March 21, 2013
Republicans should not try to reshape the government of the United States from the House of Representatives.
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David Frum
February 20, 2013
Instead of retiring from public life, he may reshape it and save the lives of thousands and ultimately tens of thousands.
Obama and Bloomberg Together May Unarm the NRA
Robert Shrum
February 15, 2013
Hartman came to Israel to reshape and rethink Jewish peoplehood, emphasizing modernity and its place in religion.
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Elisheva Goldberg
February 11, 2013
It represented an attempt to use government investment to reshape the U.S. economy, especially the energy sector.
The Green Stimulus' Red Ink
David Frum
December 3, 2012

Historical Examples

Of course you will; but you must reshape them so as to take me with you.
Charge!
George Manville Fenn
Not even Xaltotun can reshape the dust of three thousand years.'
The Hour of the Dragon
Robert E. Howard
And, after all, were we not still in time to reshape our lives?
Marie Tarnowska
Annie Vivanti
How many reformers there are who are trying to reshape the world to fit their own weakness.
The Iron Puddler
James J. Davis
I will help to reshape and modify her ideals of enjoyment to some degree.
A Woman of the World
Ella Wheeler Wilcox

British Dictionary definitions for reshape

reshape

verb (tr)

to shape (something) again or differently

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Word Origin and History for reshape

v.

also re-shape, 1798, from re- + shape (v.). Related: Reshaped; reshaping.

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Examples from the Web for reshape

Contemporary Examples

Already, we see how that innovation could reshape this region.

Republicans should not try to reshape the government of the United States from the House of Representatives.

Instead of retiring from public life, he may reshape it and save the lives of thousands and ultimately tens of thousands.

Hartman came to Israel to reshape and rethink Jewish peoplehood, emphasizing modernity and its place in religion.

It represented an attempt to use government investment to reshape the U.S. economy, especially the energy sector.

Historical Examples

Of course you will; but you must reshape them so as to take me with you.

Not even Xaltotun can reshape the dust of three thousand years.'

And, after all, were we not still in time to reshape our lives?

How many reformers there are who are trying to reshape the world to fit their own weakness.

I will help to reshape and modify her ideals of enjoyment to some degree.

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Word Origin and History for reshape

v.

Origin of reshape