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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The findings reveal a disease that repeatedly crossed borders, evolved into new lineages, followed human movement, and continued shaping Europe for centuries after the Black Death itself had ended.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
Friday’s consumer-price index for August will be crucial in shaping market expectations for the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting next week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
"We know the early years of a child's life are crucial, not only for their development but also for shaping their future health, wellbeing and life chances," they said.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
But the bright-eyed cameraman often turned the lens to his own community, chronicling small but meaningful moments shaping everyday life in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
If architecture is “the art of shaping space to human needs and aspirations,” then Stonehenge more than meets the test.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
