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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
Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Questions loom about TikTok as Trump's cabinet comes into shape
In a ruling earlier this month, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rejected TikTok’s bid to overturn the law.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
Andre Claudio, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Whoever becomes the next party leader will play a key role in shaping the party's policy and strategy over the next few years.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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In the corporate world, where the wealth, power and fame generated shapes so much of how our world functions, the potential to drive change is profound.
—Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Questions loom about TikTok as Trump's cabinet comes into shape
In a ruling earlier this month, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rejected TikTok’s bid to overturn the law.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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This blend of art, technical mastery and cultural appreciation has shaped my approach to fashion.
—Andre Claudio, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Whoever becomes the next party leader will play a key role in shaping the party's policy and strategy over the next few years.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Along with the financial backing that came with new ownership, the new CEO, Jorgenson, took measures to improve Scribe Media’s financial health.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The powerful organic chocolate is combined with several other antioxidants such as goji, longan and schisandra berries, astragalus and maca to boost energy and overall health through the winter months.Anna Haines, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Nine months later, more answers came — in the form of a news article.Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Any health problems connected to this recall can be reported to the FDA by completing its online form.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Many doctors are also understandably cautious about prescribing the drug to people who don’t have an actual medical condition, because it’s been abused for decades by athletes and healthy men looking to improve their physique.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Marcos Llorente is known for his physique and athleticism.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Many Booker Prize winners go on to be adapted for screen.K.J. Yossman, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Housing-centric approaches that adapt communities and households to climate impacts, including comprehensive slum upgrading, are essential for climate actions and advancing sustainable development goals.Jonathan Reckford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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This fact presents a problem for individuals considering whether to evacuate a particular hurricane, companies deciding to build a new coastal facility, or agencies planning to put new roadways or telecommunications infrastructure in Appalachia.Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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In October, the company announced a second Sphere arena will be built in the United Arab Emirates capital of Abu Dhabi while executives emphasized that the company plans to create several Spheres across the planet.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Diabetes is a condition that affects how your body processes glucose (sugar).Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
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Some researchers worry that large farms with multiple species are providing the optimal conditions for more species-to-species transfer.Simon Hill, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, a Mississippi school district facing dire teacher shortages reported that students were learning geometry, Spanish, and high school science via a software program.Allison Pugh, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
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Lean into geometry Photo: Guillaume de Laubier Take inspiration from your locale.Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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Vintage Maps Maps are unique items to frame or to decorate with in general.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Although on a photo set and far removed from any track and field arena, her frame appears braced to race.Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Shape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shape. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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