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  • present participle of shape.

shaping







NOUN
molding
Synonyms


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"Demand seems to be shaping up pretty well," Renaissance Capital's Matthew Kennedy said of the transaction that aims to raise $75 billion in what would be a record-breaking IPO.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

AI isn't replacing jobs, but AI is shaping economic incentives and the choices that firms make.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But even more important, it reminded us that history is an indispensable tool for shaping the more equitable future we hope to inhabit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

They emphasized that both preparation methods and replacement foods are important factors when making dietary recommendations or shaping public policy.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

At some point, Tia Callida—Hera herself—had talked with Sammy, consoling him and giving him a glimpse into the future, which meant that Hera had been shaping Leo’s life generations before he was even born.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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