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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
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
Which means potential Cowboys cornerbacks come in all shapes and sizes, too.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 24 Mar. 2026
Speaking with Variety at Series Mania, Aubert discussed balancing dark humor with violence, shaping the series and developing a visual language.
—Jd Linville, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The bright white subdials and the inner slide rule are also a nod to the supersonic jet’s nickname, the White Bird, an ode to its white livery and striking exterior shape.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
Which means potential Cowboys cornerbacks come in all shapes and sizes, too.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
As part of the changes, Elizabeth Woods will serve as president, while Jordyn Woods has been appointed the brand’s chief creative director, both tasked with shaping the brand’s new vision and long-term growth strategy.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 24 Mar. 2026
Speaking with Variety at Series Mania, Aubert discussed balancing dark humor with violence, shaping the series and developing a visual language.
—Jd Linville, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shape
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Donors must be at least 17 years old in most states (or 16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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The outpatient clinic opened in 2020 and offers services including primary care, as well as specialty health services such as laboratory work, telehealth, and mental health care, according to its website.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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On the other, the infrastructure needed to deliver that energy — transmission grids, mineral supply chains, data-center power systems, and global financing networks — is creating new forms of geopolitical interdependence.—
Derek Chollet,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Muscles become stronger and more defined, posture improves and your overall physique becomes more athletic.—
Fred Sassani,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Now 30, Varvarych was a bodybuilder and is still proud of his physique, refusing to show self-pity.—
Carol Guzy,
NPR,
22 Feb. 2026
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Today, drone crews intercept them in flight with continually adapting technology.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Several ski resorts are closing much earlier than planned because there isn't enough snow to keep them open, and the temperatures aren't staying low enough to be able to make snow.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Edged has five campuses in operation and planned in Spain and Portugal with total capacity for 380 megawatt (MW).—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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The judge had set their bail at $25,000 each with home confinement, GPS monitoring, and other conditions because of the delays caused by the Quigley allegations disclosure.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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The task force will monitor conditions across the state and recommend mitigation efforts to Polis.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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This signature geometry changes the way light behaves within the diamond, resulting in a crisp, fluid, and unusually dimensional luminous quality.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2026
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Instead, its design is pulled from the laboratory — specifically, the internal geometry of bird bones.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Or whether Clavicular will get frame-mogged by Gorlock the Destroyer on stream during Mog World Order (21 percent odds as of Sunday morning)?—
Maura Judkis,
Washington Post,
23 Mar. 2026
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The phony cops bound the two museum guards on duty and then moved leisurely through the museum, battering and slashing some of the world’s most recognizable art from walls and frames.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Shape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shape. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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