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Reshape

To shape again.

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Determine 76% connected

To fix the boundaries of; to mark off and separate.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Forge 76% connected

A place or establishment where iron or other metals are wrought by heating and hammering; especially, a furnace, or a shop with its furnace, etc., wh…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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form 76% connected

A suffix used to denote in the form / shape of, resembling, etc.; as, valiform; oviform.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Influence 76% connected

A flowing in or upon; influx.

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Mold 76% connected

A spot; a blemish; a mole.

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Mould 76% connected

Crumbling, soft, friable earth; esp., earth containing the remains or constituents of organic matter, and suited to the growth of plants; soil.

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Regulate 76% connected

To adjust by rule, method, or established mode; to direct by rule or restriction; to subject to governing principles or laws.

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Shape 76% connected

To form or create; especially, to mold or make into a particular form; to give proper form or figure to.

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Work 76% connected

Exertion of strength or faculties; physical or intellectual effort directed to an end; industrial activity; toil; employment; sometimes, specifically…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Remold 92% connected

Alt. of Remould

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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