shape
noun
the quality of a distinct object or body in having an external surface or outline of specific form or figure.
shaping
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present participleof shape.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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So who are the men vying for a place in Pocognoli's rescue squad shaping up?
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Their theory suggests this forgotten particle may have played a crucial role in shaping the early cosmos and allowing matter to survive after the Big Bang.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026
“Jensen Huang has become enormously influential in shaping U.S. chip policy, and Nvidia’s commercial interests are intertwined with Washington’s China strategy in complex and sometimes conflicting ways,” Lee said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2026
Upstairs, Pilar DeMann, a makeup artist, was offering free eyebrow shaping services.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
By evening, they began the time-consuming task of hollowing out and shaping the hard yellowish wood into a canoe.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
