reshape

verb

re·​shape (ˌ)rē-ˈshāp How to pronounce reshape (audio)
reshaped; reshaping; reshapes

transitive verb

: to give a new form or orientation to : reorganize
The cargo space was reshaped in the new model.
These changes will reshape the future.
reshaper noun

Examples of reshape in a Sentence

The body of the car was reshaped to allow for more cargo space. These changes will reshape the future. He reshaped the plot of his story.
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Summary Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the job market, with entry-level roles now seven times more likely to demand senior-level skills like judgment and leadership. — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 That conviction could prove especially valuable as AI continues to reshape the workplace. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 As drones continue to reshape the battlefield, that separation between the person operating a system and the system sitting closest to the threat could become increasingly important. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 But one thing that is common for everyone is the silence that is quietly reshaping family life. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reshape

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First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reshape was in 1827

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reshape

verb
re·​shape (ˈ)rē-ˈshāp How to pronounce reshape (audio)
: to give a new form to
reshaper noun
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