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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
Shameekia Shantel Johnson, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The concept of the new boutique is defined by a bright facade bathed in backlight, with crisscrossing lines creating green triangular shapes that echo the brand’s classic logo.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Right On Time—Smart Nudges Nudges are subtle interventions that shape an individual’s choice environment in a way that increases the likelihood of making a particular decision without restricting freedom of choice.
—Harshit Jain, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Angular folds surround her lengthy, terra-cotta arms, while a regal neck and smooth geometric shapes contour her face.
—Shameekia Shantel Johnson, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The concept of the new boutique is defined by a bright facade bathed in backlight, with crisscrossing lines creating green triangular shapes that echo the brand’s classic logo.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
That means the winner will play an indirect role in shaping school districts' policies.
—Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Right On Time—Smart Nudges Nudges are subtle interventions that shape an individual’s choice environment in a way that increases the likelihood of making a particular decision without restricting freedom of choice.
—Harshit Jain, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Local health officials are working to reach everyone who may have had contact with the infected individual, and they are expected to do so in this case, said Preston Merchant, a spokesman for the San Mateo County health department.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Since 2013, Hoskin has been transplanting armoured mist frogs from the surviving population into new, similarly sunny habitats and closely monitoring the health of these new colonies.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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The latter comes in the form of the Generative Expand, Generative Fill, and Generate Image tools.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Box Union focuses on boxing to the beat of the music, whereas Rumble Boxing is similar to a nightclub with the use of black lights, but in the form of a fitness class.Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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His physique is often reminiscent of former UFC heavyweight Roy Nelson.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In an interview with Tom Brady that aired before the Kansas City Chiefs-San Francisco 49ers game on Sunday, Oct. 20, the seven-time Super Bowl champion sat down with the three-time Super Bowl champion, where the latter touched on everything from his legacy and his family to his own physique.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Despite Murray’s insufficient scoring game on a night the Nuggets probably needed more from their second option, Adelman was happy with how Murray adapted to New Orleans’ gameplan, blitzing him on ball screens all night.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Children and adolescents are not miniature adults, and not all young people will adapt to a strength training program the same way.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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The Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group plans to continue to hold discussions with industry players into next year.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Make sure to plan some all-day sits during this window.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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The idea of vigorous exercise can be daunting to people who are out of condition, Manmadhan said.Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Their daughter, Ruth O'Loughlin, hoped her parents could stay safe amid the conditions.Marina Watts, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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It was inspired by graphic motifs from the 1970s and designed to contrast with the circular geometry of the case and dial.Carol Besler, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Specialized recently overhauled the legendary Stumpjumper, tweaking the geometry, suspension and chassis to create a more modern whip that handles technical terrain better than previous versions, thanks in large part to the new Fox Genie rear suspension system.The Editors, Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024
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Arapahoe kicker Lincoln Peterson drilled a pair of field goals and senior quarterback Mitchell Price threw two TD passes, the last a 25-yard strike to senior Tyson Watson that gave the Warriors (8-4) a 20-17 lead in the final frame.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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In order to film his hunt, Mills has to operate a camera arm and then grab his bow and make a good shot with the deer in frame.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Shape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shape. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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