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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
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Look and feel The Tonale’s shape is typical of small SUVs.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 26 Sep. 2025
Qua, slated to open in November, will have a menu that takes inspiration from Chợ Lớn, Saigon’s historic Chinatown where generations of immigrants from various Chinese regions helped shape the local cuisine.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The simulations on Summit allowed the team to test numerous complex 3D shapes to find one that passively minimizes energy loss.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Look and feel The Tonale’s shape is typical of small SUVs.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
How exactly this occurs will shape the way the atmosphere steers the developing storm.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 26 Sep. 2025
Qua, slated to open in November, will have a menu that takes inspiration from Chợ Lớn, Saigon’s historic Chinatown where generations of immigrants from various Chinese regions helped shape the local cuisine.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shape
Noun
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Taking care of your overall health can help manage IgA nephropathy, reduce the risk of complications, and potentially slow the progression of the disease.—
Health,
Health,
27 Sep. 2025
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Tipsword said Illinois’ new limits on police involvement in mental-health crisis calls are being rolled out without the infrastructure to keep first responders safe.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Sep. 2025
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The over five-hour program doubled as a rallying point for political activism, as 500 volunteers with the organization’s political arm fanned out along the security lines with clipboards and registration forms, determined to turn mourning into mobilization.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Threat of Colorectal Cancer The number of cases of colorectal cancer have decreased since the 1980s, but this form of cancer is still the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The American Kennel Club (AKC) highlights their muscular physique and their confidence among the canine world, but that’s not without a certain level of silliness and goofiness too.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Canary Island wrestling is captured in three sections of the film, shot in a Neo-doc style, but focusing as much of the wrestlers’ physique as success.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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It was first adapted for the screen by Spielberg in 1985, and again decades later as a movie musical by Blitz Bazawule in 2023.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Japanese live-action series, which was adapted from Haro Aso's manga series, premiered in 2020.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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That would all total over 102 million metric tons of annual capacity by 2030 if all goes as planned, Sabel said.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Now, the organization’s Public Buildings Service, which had the most layoffs, is planning to reorganize beginning next month based on program rather than geography.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Officials did not give any details on the man’s medical condition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Poor weather and battlefield obscurants continue to endanger warfighters as adversaries rely on these conditions to escape attacks.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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At the other extreme, Zankov turned argyle into a mix of color and geometry that reads maximalism at its best.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Instead, designers found ways to make geometry feel alive, a balancing act between strength and movement.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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Ultimate brings improved graphics and faster frame rates, while features like Auto HDR enhance visuals without extra configuration.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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At one end was a big frame house which once upon a time rose all alone in the middle of a truck farm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Shape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shape. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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