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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
Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
At first glance, the harvest looks like a puzzling mixture of familiar fruits — the color of a mango, the shape of a baby apricot, the texture of a ripe peach.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 21 June 2025
Suddenly Flips Incoming Data The summer’s economic data will help inform how tariffs and other economic policies are shaping the economy.
—Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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Noun
Bubbling Up!, created in collaboration with the Denver Children’s Museum, opens on Saturday, June 28, and invites visitors to experiment with bubbles of all different shapes, sizes, and colors.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
At first glance, the harvest looks like a puzzling mixture of familiar fruits — the color of a mango, the shape of a baby apricot, the texture of a ripe peach.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
Verb
The shoes, which range from $255 to $345, only caused slight rubbing for the first wear, but then shaped themselves to her feet, thanks to the Italian leather.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 21 June 2025
Suddenly Flips Incoming Data The summer’s economic data will help inform how tariffs and other economic policies are shaping the economy.
—Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shape
Noun
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The British Royal family health issues have been a major discussion point for what feels like the last year or so.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
28 June 2025
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The startup, now known as Hims & Hers Health Inc., then expanded into women’s health, went public in 2021 and grew its workforce to more than 1,600 workers.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Contrary to conventional wisdom, not all madras exists in solid form.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
23 June 2025
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This problem comes in various forms, but there’s often a connecting thread and a commonality to the challenges.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Posing in a gym, the football icon flexed his muscular physique in trademark style, as his eldest son, Cristiano Junior, followed suit beside him.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Just before Christmas in 2024, Galitzine posted a photo of himself with his Christmas tree — and fans noticed his muscular physique instantly.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Igor Jesus adapted quickly, clambering past Soares in the pecking order and registering six goals and an assist in his first seven starts.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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It was previously adapted into the 2012 Swedish film of the same name starring Tobias Zilliacus.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
26 June 2025
Verb
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If there is not rain in the forecast, plan to irrigate during the morning hours.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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Israelis have stocked up not knowing what their government is planning and how this will unfold.—
Orly Halpern,
Time,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The woman was listed in stable condition at an area hospital, according to police.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
19 June 2025
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What Causes Cockroaches? A cockroach in the home isn't always a sign of unsanitary conditions.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
Noun
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That's a pretty large power and torque bump compared to the outgoing A5 Sportback, in part thanks to a new variable geometry turbocharger that replaces the old twin-scroll blower.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
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Showing at London Fashion Week earlier this year, there was a geometry to that too.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Regardless, this frame is a celebratory one for the K-pop favorites.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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It’s got room for two and comes with a steel frame that has a 450-pound capacity.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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“Shape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shape. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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