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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
Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Opt for its contemporary arrangements and get ready to be surprised by its unusual shapes and textures.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Allure Editors, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
The commissioners are also expected to further discuss expanding the field to 14 teams in 2026, when the Big Ten and SEC take control of the power to shape the tournament and take a majority of the annual payouts.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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How did your Native American identity shape your time in office?
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Opt for its contemporary arrangements and get ready to be surprised by its unusual shapes and textures.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
Living near the ocean has profoundly influenced my perspective and career in beauty, shaping Tower 28’s design and ethos, which embody the fun, approachable spirit of So-Cal beach culture.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
The commissioners are also expected to further discuss expanding the field to 14 teams in 2026, when the Big Ten and SEC take control of the power to shape the tournament and take a majority of the annual payouts.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shape
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Sulforaphane supplements continue to gain popularity among people pursuing health and wellness goals.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD, Health, 11 Jan. 2025
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That kind of double whammy amplifies the health risks involved.Maria Godoy, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
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Sanctions out of state could come in the form of ceasing to issue visas, even tourist and visitor visas — moves that Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), Trump’s secretary of state nominee, is said to support.Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Thankfully, the story arc is designed so that chaos keeps barging in, most delightfully in the form of a scene stealer named ParTeb, a goofball from Tunisia who presents as a saucy green alien.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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If nothing else, this eighth installment will offer yet another chance to see Cruise nearly obliterate his aging but somehow ageless physique performing some insanely dangerous new stunt — a morbid spectacle that, like his famous mug, never grows old.A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Flight Risk actor, 52, showed off his fit physique on Instagram in the early-morning hours of Thursday, Dec. 26, after celebrating Christmas with his family the previous day.Jen Juneau, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Adaptability And Resilience The technology landscape is constantly evolving, and IT leaders must be able to embrace change and adapt to new challenges.Abdulwahab Mohammed, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Many small business owners have been able to adapt as well, when their bank can show flexibility.Elliot Raphaelson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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As the devastating fires continue to burn around Los Angeles, the Sundance Film Festival will continue as planned in Park City.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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Most of those arrests have been for planning or carrying out direct actions, including slow marching - a tactic usually used to block traffic.Issy Ronald, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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The engine and transmission were removed to detail the engine bay, and restored to like-new condition.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Role Market Conditions Play While personal readiness is critical, market conditions also influence the ideal timing for a business sale.Anatoly Iofe, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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That includes the geometry of the scooter, things like stem angle, trailing distance, ergonomics, and the angle and curvature of the handlebars.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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Her work references the geometry and techniques seen in Sufi art including the use of mirrors and geometric shapes.Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Pistons kept their distance with a 28-22 final frame to earn their fifth straight win.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Choose from a light gray, dark gray or tan finish and get a bed frame that will last you years.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Shape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shape. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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