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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
Ars Technica, 18 Mar. 2025
All that matters is that Holmgren is back in shape, healthy and integrated into the rotation and system by the start of the playoffs.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025
She’s had a hand in shaping Valentina as the musical has developed.
—Gordon Cox, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The Blue Ghost vehicle is short and squatty in shape—about 6.6 feet tall and 11.5 feet wide (2-by-3.5 meters).
—Ars Technica, 18 Mar. 2025
All that matters is that Holmgren is back in shape, healthy and integrated into the rotation and system by the start of the playoffs.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
To accept her iHeartRadio Music Award, via video call, the Eras Tour icon wore a long-sleeve black T-shirt, a pleated plaid skirt, and a silver necklace with a front clasp shaped like a snake head.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025
She’s had a hand in shaping Valentina as the musical has developed.
—Gordon Cox, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shape
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What do these cuts mean for the millions of students who rely on federal financial aid, the schools that depend on federal funding, and the overall health of the U.S. education system?—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Here's how these nutrients can improve hair health and support growth:1 Deeply Moisturizes Hair Argan oil's fatty acids—oleic and linoleic acids—moisturize hair from the inside out.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
12 Mar. 2025
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Other questions abound and after soliciting questions, readers responded by submitting hundreds of inquiries via the Bee’s call-out form and through email.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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If form holds, that would set up a rematch between Auburn and A&M in the Sweet Sixteen in Atlanta on March 28.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Vance recently placed third in the 2024 NPC Battle of Texas in the women’s physique division.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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The original Captain American, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), was defined as an relentlessly motivated and deeply moral man whose slender physique stopped him from fighting for justice.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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As hiring slows and employers grow pickier, job seekers must adapt strategically to stand out.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Ibsen’s original play was adapted by Irish playwright Mark O’Rowe for the new staging at Lincoln Center, which is directed by Jack O’Brien.—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
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The former Steelers quarterback spent Thursday visiting with the Cleveland Browns and also plans to visit with the New York Giants on Friday.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Danish investment firm plans to take advantage of projects being sold at a discount by firms leaving the green energy sector.—
Alan Neuhauser,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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Officials issued mandatory evacuation orders via social media that included homes, hotels and a Walmart. Jennifer Thompson, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Norman, described the fire conditions in the central and northern parts of the state as historic and highly anomalous.—
Sean Murphy and Russ Bynum,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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The director of the F1 movie, Joseph Kosinski, has revealed the one condition Lewis Hamilton had going into its production.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Steel Nomad's regular (4K) and Light (1440p) subtests focus on APIs more commonly used for game development, like Metal and DirectX 12 in addition to Vulkan, to assess gaming geometry and particle effects.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
16 Mar. 2025
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Each dial is inherently unique, shaped and finished to complement the distinct case geometry of the F77.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Robertson structures his calls in four phases: brief intro, setting the frame, the interview, and finishing the call.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The bed frame rests flush against the floor and is wrapped in the fabric in a hue of your choice.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Shape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shape. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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