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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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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 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
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2025
The remaining batch of about 10 WWL are historically intact and in good shape from the base to the top fixture.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Mariana Lenharo & Nature Magazine, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2025
The women took turns recounting the big screen moments that helped shape their careers, their courage and their drive to rewrite the rules of the industry.
—Cynthia Reason, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Core four linebackers for Horned Frogs TCU is also in good shape at linebacker with a core four of Obiazor, senior Kaleb Elarms-Orr, sophomore Max Carroll and sophomore Michael Teason.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2025
The remaining batch of about 10 WWL are historically intact and in good shape from the base to the top fixture.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Findings such as these are already shaping animal-welfare policy, says philosopher Jonathan Birch, director of the Jeremy Coller Centre for Animal Sentience at the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK.
—Mariana Lenharo & Nature Magazine, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2025
The women took turns recounting the big screen moments that helped shape their careers, their courage and their drive to rewrite the rules of the industry.
—Cynthia Reason, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shape
Noun
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Outside health experts were immediately concerned by the move.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
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But do health experts actually recommend this viral fitness trend?—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This treatment comes in the form of unique traditions, athlete stories, and pivotal moments.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Contractors can find more info and fill out an interest form here.—
Emma George-Griffin,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Momoa’s massive physique is always an element of his screen presence, but with no bench press or barbells around, would swimming and rowing and hunting make for a man this swole?—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Seeing live-action behind-the-scenes photography may come as a surprise, as the PSA segment appeared to use AI in order to accurately render Trump's face and physique in great detail, and the episode's credits list Deep Voodoo as a provider of visual effects.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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The series is adapted for television by Naomi Sheldon and Gabbie Asher, with episodes written by Sheldon, Asher, Polly Cavendish, Helen Kingston, Marek Horn, Ava Wong Davies, Isis Davis, Smita Bhide, and Matt Evans.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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But his body soon adapted and, eventually, the new plan got him to the big leagues, following in the path of Travis Adams, who reached the majors about a month earlier.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
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Danbury, Bethel, Deep River, East Haven, Groton and Montville either plan to or have completed similar facilities.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
5 Aug. 2025
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The researchers plan to broaden their studies and investigate other T cell subtypes.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Children, older adults and people suffering from respiratory conditions, including asthma, are particularly vulnerable to the fine particulate matter small enough to be inhaled that is the toxic byproduct of wildfires, environmental officials warned.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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Basketball player Eliza Buerk worked with Dream On 3 to bring children with life-altering conditions to games, creating moments that transcend sports.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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The hardware brought a bit of structure to the otherwise soft geometry of the dress, and the flat sole kept the whole look grounded — literally and stylistically.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
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Matter tells space-time how to curve, and conversely, the geometry of space-time tells matter how to move.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Discover Magazine,
1 Aug. 2025
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However, that was all Minnesota mustered in the opening frame before Rodón rebounded from the 31-pitch first and logged seven innings and 96 pitches.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Bob had his cheek welded onto the factory plastic, fists gripped to the window frame, all of his pale hair sheared back by the drag.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Shape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shape. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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