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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
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Also, the relationship between the two parties may not be in the best shape.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Policy has shaped the present reality and must be part of building a more equitable farming future.
—Will O’Meara, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
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Noun
The brand, which creates bags out of different materials in a variety of triangle shapes, was launched in the fall 2010 season as an independent business.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Also, the relationship between the two parties may not be in the best shape.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Verb
As part of its long-term vision for responsible development, the county welcomes residents, business owners and civic stakeholders to attend and help shape growth management strategies.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Policy has shaped the present reality and must be part of building a more equitable farming future.
—Will O’Meara, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shape
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And not just for personal health, but for workforce health, talent retention, and organizational resilience.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Billy Joel is canceling all of his upcoming shows due to a health issue affecting his ability to perform, the musician announced Friday (May 23).—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
23 May 2025
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But many of those regulatory reversals will actually pile more costs on to individual Americans in the form of higher bank fees, electric and water bills, and health insurance payments, according to experts and government analyses.—
Coral Davenport,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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While Zuckerberg’s north star may still be some form of the metaverse — a virtual world where people hang out, play, and shop — there is a recognition that the technology needed to get us there is artificial intelligence.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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In the post, Brown showed off his shredded physique after less than two months of embarking on his fitness journey.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Johnson portrayed himself as a modern primitive, using his own physique as proof of the effectiveness of this lifestyle.—
Dan Cody,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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This story was adapted for the web by Obed Manuel and edited by Treye Green.—
Kaity Kline,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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But in sunny Southern California, many of our native plants adapted to hot, dry summers by choosing that time to go dormant.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Those who stayed were treated to an unexpected, magical celebration, especially the bride and groom, who had allowed the stress of wedding planning to be washed away.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Ra-Ve, which had planned to use its grant to fund two concerts, will now only present one, Venkatasubramanya said.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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His official cause of death was acute hypoxic respiratory failure, which is a condition where the lungs aren't able to release enough oxygen into the bloodstream.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Mosquitoes may be coming to you As temperatures rise in numerous parts of the world, researchers have been fairly convinced that mosquitoes seeking warmer conditions will settle in previously uninhabitable areas.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Many of our listeners may be thinking of geometry from their high school geometry class.—
Steven Strogatz,
Quanta Magazine,
15 May 2025
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Mangold has been exploring geometry, form and color for more than 60 years, with a half-century of that time on a charming property here in the Hudson Valley with an old farmhouse and a barn.—
Ted Loos,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
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The sectional comes in a gray frame with black cushions and a brown frame with beige cushions, and both are on sale up to 57 percent off.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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Most recently, the brand revived its Johnny Cash collection with a pair of rectangular frames modeled after those worn by the musician during his infamous arrest in 1965.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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“Shape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shape. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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