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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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Noun
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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It’s done so because as the sport has changed, programs such as Ohio State and Oregon have done the best job adjusting to those changes, while programs like Alabama and Georgia have tried to adapt versions of their old model for success into the new world of college football.—
David Ubben,
The Athletic,
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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Read Article > Dec 11, 2024 Chris Welch Sonos plans return-to-office push for its product teams Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Sonos will soon encourage employees on its various product teams who live near its US office locations to come in for at least two days per week, The Verge has learned.—
Chris Welch,
The Verge,
13 Jan. 2025
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The service warned travelers to slow down and use caution while driving and to plan on slippery road conditions, which could impact commutes.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
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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The Snapdragon 8 Elite boasts support for Nanite, the virtualized geometry system on Unreal Engine 5.3.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Mobley was a part of the Cavaliers’ defining geometry problem.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
10 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 22 Jan. 2025.
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