SHAPE (UP) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

shape (up) 1 of 2

verb (1)

Definition of shape (up) next

as in to form

to take on a definite form this group of summer interns is shaping up to be one of the best we've ever hired

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shape up

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verb (2)

as in to improve

to change one's behavior or character for the better told his son that if he didn't shape up, he'd be grounded for a month

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Why 49ers’ Juszczyk swallowed his pride and took a pay cut after 7th Pro Bowl How are 49ers’ key position battles shaping up? —

Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024 With celebrities, fashion sponsorships, an opening ceremony unlike previous years and more — this year’s Olympics in the City of Love shaped up to be the biggest yet. —

Kanika Talwar, WWD, 12 Aug. 2024 Voters in the east and north Valley went to the polls Tuesday to decide key local races for mayor and seats on city and town councils, in what was shaping up as a low-turnout primary election. —

Sean Holstege, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024 Overall, this is shaping up to become one of the biggest box office weekends of the year. —

Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for shape (up)

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