in any way, shape, or form
idiom
: under any circumstances or conditions
That behavior is not acceptable in any way, shape, or form.
—often used in negative statementsThat behavior is not acceptable in any way, shape, or form.
In no way shape or form was he ever involved with the Mafia.
Examples of in any way, shape, or form in a Sentence
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Number one, most of us didn't think that that war was in any way, shape, or form good for America or patriotic, or in any sense, something that was a realistic accepted duty for us all.
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Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Especially given what’s happened to politics the last ten years, it’s become all the more so a performance versus actually being in any way, shape, or form about values, which is really what politics is supposed to be about.
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
Protecting Rodgers is paramount to the Steelers' success, so the team adding more offensive linemen in any way, shape, or form is a smart choice.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
Though some thought Rodgers might be leaking info himself last week trying to will it into existence, the Vikings haven’t refuted reports of their interest in any way, shape, or form.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2025
And Canada never, ever, will be part of America in any way, shape, or form.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Especially given what’s happened to politics the last ten years, it’s become all the more so a performance versus actually being in any way, shape, or form about values, which is really what politics is supposed to be about.
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
Protecting Rodgers is paramount to the Steelers' success, so the team adding more offensive linemen in any way, shape, or form is a smart choice.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
Though some thought Rodgers might be leaking info himself last week trying to will it into existence, the Vikings haven’t refuted reports of their interest in any way, shape, or form.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2025
And Canada never, ever, will be part of America in any way, shape, or form.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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“In any way, shape, or form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20any%20way%2C%20shape%2C%20or%20form. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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