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noun

Definition of shapenext
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as in health
a state of being or fitness she was in good shape after having worked outdoors all summer long

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2
as in form
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance that part of the state is known as the panhandle because of its shape

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as in physique
the type of body that a person has some specialty clothing stores sell clothing that suits people that have a particular shape

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shape

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verb

ˈshāp How to pronounce shape (audio)
1
as in to adapt
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation a dress shaped to the customer's particular figure

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as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance over the winter the committee shaped the company's new marketing strategy

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Recent Examples of shape
Noun
Lift your hips toward the ceiling, forming an upside down V shape with your body. — Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 29 July 2026 That is the shape of every defense that still works in a world without tells. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Verb
Where Heron feels restrained and almost surgical, Hornbill is shaped for users who want more contact with the handle, more leverage through the cut, and a stronger physical presence without moving into oversized tactical-knife territory. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026 Here are seven alternative ways to take a deep dive into the psyche that shaped The Odyssey. — Heidi Fuller-Love, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shape
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shape
  1. health
  2. form
  3. physique
  4. adapt
  5. plan
  6. condition
  7. geometry
  8. frame
Noun
  • However, health officials are searching for other potential products that may be making people sick as cases continue to climb.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • Through interconnected stories, the film illustrates how these cumulative experiences contribute to health inequities—including Black maternal mortality—within a healthcare system that too often fails to listen to Black women.
    — Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of health
Noun
  • There’s no spa or fitness center—wellness here comes in the form of fresh ocean air, bike rides, and harbor walks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • In its simplest form, scientists can put a chunk of soil in a mason jar, measure how much gas is released over time, then extrapolate a total figure.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of form
Noun
  • Hilaria Baldwin showed off her svelte physique in a skimpy bikini while sharing workout tips with her fans on Instagram.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2026
  • Damon’s physical transformation was indeed one of the most important preliminary aspects of The Odyssey, since Nolan wanted an Odysseus with a lean but defined physique.
    — Anna Zucca, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026
Definition of physique
Verb
  • One thing setting the Kenyan apart is how quickly she’s adapted and absorbed lessons from her veteran teammates.
    — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 28 July 2026
  • Treatments blend rare organic products and ingredients, a mix of innovative and traditional techniques, and a holistic, 360-degree approach to well-being—and can all be adapted to personal preferences.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of adapt
Verb
  • Not a bright idea For his study, Hainaut, who has worked as an astronomer for ESO for over 30 years, set out to simulate the locations, motion, and brightness of all existing and planned satellite constellations.
    — Chris Young July 28, Refractor, 28 July 2026
  • But the Ship upper stage hit all of its marks, successfully deploying 20 next-gen Starlink satellites, re-igniting one of its Raptor engines in space as planned and splashing down softly off the coast of Western Australia.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of plan
Noun
  • The girl had been diagnosed with a rare gene defect that produces a neurodevelopmental condition known as Snijders Blok-Campeau syndrome, Science reported.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • The medical professional also checked the boxes saying Grayson would be incapacitated within six months and his condition was unlikely to improve.
    — Jerry Nowicki, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of condition
Noun
  • Instead of stopping there, the model reportedly built its own computer vision pipeline to extract geometry from the image’s raw pixels before reconstructing the part.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
  • What many observers will underestimate is the importance of geometry; totality will be in the northwest, making the Mediterranean coast, where many resorts are, a poor choice.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of geometry
Noun
  • Cox then walked into frame wearing a light pink bathrobe before draping her dark hair over Aniston’s head.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • His speed has been evident on the practice field, and his 6-foot-4, 198-pound frame has furnished a catching radius that all Carolina quarterbacks in camp have benefited from — from Bryce Young, to Kenny Pickett, to Haynes King.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
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