be shaped

Frequency: 8.535.2 per million words

Used to describe the form or outline of something.

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Examples (10)

  • The new stadium is shaped like a giant seashell.
  • Her entire worldview has been shaped by her travels.
  • The stones were naturally shaped by centuries of erosion.
  • These cookies need to be carefully shaped into stars.
  • His policies will be shaped by public opinion.
  • The ancient pottery was expertly shaped by skilled artisans.
  • The rooms in the old castle are oddly shaped.
  • A river's course can be shaped by the geology of the land.
  • Our future is being shaped by the decisions we make today.
  • The children's toys were often shaped from simple wood.