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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
Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2025
After that, many differences in their shape add to their aesthetics and the drinking experience.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
In the time-spanning series, Oxford student Dex encounters Emma (Ambika Mod) on the final night of university in a chance meeting that ends up shaping the trajectory of both of their lives.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Organic shapes and lively color palettes are signatures of Proba’s projects, which include murals for Louis Vuitton, Sweetgreen, and Dropbox, installations for Design Miami, and commissions for private clients.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2025
After that, many differences in their shape add to their aesthetics and the drinking experience.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
Verb
That means Washington has a strong hand in shaping the political views of Minnesota candidates, said Richard Painter, the former chief ethics lawyer for the George W. Bush administration who lost in the Democratic primary race to Sen. Tina Smith.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
In the time-spanning series, Oxford student Dex encounters Emma (Ambika Mod) on the final night of university in a chance meeting that ends up shaping the trajectory of both of their lives.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shape
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However, Leica and Chevy will still be around to spread warmth and cheer with Leica planning to serve the health system as an ambassador, making visits for special events and fundraising activities, and Chevy hoping to visit his friends from time to time as an official ambassador.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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In great health and a good eater and sleeper, Skylar is learning to advocate for herself and how to express her feelings when something is bothering her.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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The actor and his on-screen parents, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek, announced the revival, which will take the form of a four-episode miniseries, in a December video shared to Instagram.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Globally, nearly 400 million have some form of vaccination against HPV, Merck said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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In a discussion with Newsweek, celebrity personal trainer Michael Baah, based in London, and content creator Sheila Abdul, 22, who is frequently compared to Elastigirl online and in real life, shared insights into this trending physique.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Hugh Jackman is showing off his Wolverine physique.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
16 Dec. 2024
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Author Sophie Cousens adapted her novel, which came out at the end of 2020, into the screenplay for the movie.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Helen Fielding adapts her novel for the screen alongside Dan Mazer and Abi Morgan with maturity.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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However, Boone plans on using the 29-year-old as his everyday center fielder.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Pepsi is also reportedly planning to launch its own prebiotic soda this year, according to CNBC.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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According to the Associated Press, citing three FDA staffers on the condition of anonymity, probationary employees across the FDA received notices Saturday evening that their jobs were being eliminated.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Manchester United, Bournemouth, West Ham United and Everton are in advanced talks to participate in the Premier League’s Summer Series event in the United States at the end of July, according to multiple sources familiar with the deal who spoke on the condition of anonymity.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Steel Nomad's regular and Light subtests focus on APIs more commonly used for game development, like Metal and DirectX 12, to assess gaming geometry and particle effects.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
10 Feb. 2025
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These days, most manufacturers provide a size guide on the geometry tab of their website; this is a reliable indicator for most people.—
Seb Stott,
Outside Online,
27 Jan. 2025
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But Huo concludes with a suitably epic frame that, like the film, is both familial and effortlessly historical in scope.—
Nicolas Rapold,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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The four-quel is on track to make $80 million to $85 million over the traditional weekend and $90 million to $95 million with the extra-long President’s Day frame.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Shape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shape. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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