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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
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
This happens because of the way the hair grows and the shape of the hair follicles.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
But court records and recent actions by government officials in Soliman’s case reveal how the watch lists can shape and change the government’s view of immigrants and asylum seekers like Soliman.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
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Noun
Begin designing your garden by thinking about the shape of garden beds and seating areas from a bird's-eye view.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
This happens because of the way the hair grows and the shape of the hair follicles.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Verb
Five long-stay suites are decorated in the lines, colors and styles of five movements that have shaped the 20th century: Arts and Crafts, Viennese Secession, Radical, Pop and Modernism.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
But court records and recent actions by government officials in Soliman’s case reveal how the watch lists can shape and change the government’s view of immigrants and asylum seekers like Soliman.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shape
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In recent years, Osbourne faced ongoing health battles, including multiple spinal surgeries and a Parkinson's disease diagnosis in 2019.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
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The polyphenols serve as food for the microbes, which break them down to produce byproducts that benefit your gut health.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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Newsweek reached out to the Costco press office via its contact request form regarding its parking policy.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Thus the payments and receipts cancel out in the form of an economic transfer.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Sacha Baron Cohen has officially joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe — and transformed his physique in the process.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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For his part, Baron Cohen transformed his physique as evidenced by the cover of Men’s Fitness UK.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
23 July 2025
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Coale said that while lawyers may be learning to adapt to the technology’s quirks, clients could soon become the larger liability.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
20 July 2025
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This would not only give researchers time to understand and control the behavior of existing AI systems, but would also give institutions time to adapt and prepare for how to prevent economic disempowerment of American workers from mass AI automation.—
Jason Hausenloy,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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The school plans to kick off the upcoming high school football season with the new seating, which replaced crumbling concrete bleachers that were estimated at roughly 50 years old.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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At a July 23 capital improvements committee meeting, questions were raised about why a report from the county's facilities planning steering committee recommended projects tied to maintenance and repairs at senior facilities be put on hold or not recommended at all for the 2026 budget.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Farrer acknowledged challenging economic conditions and trade uncertainties but expressed confidence in the company's long-term success.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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For viewing in daylight conditions, look for projectors with high lumens and consider shading your area with a canopy or umbrella to minimize the sunlight.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Math performance can be tricky for high schools to ace since it’s based on how well students perform on end-of-course exams in algebra and geometry.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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University of Pennsylvania Using intricate geometry found in nature and refined through aerospace and biomedical design, scientists have now 3D-printed these forms into concrete to boost strength and capture carbon – creating a scalable building material that benefits both people and planet.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 July 2025
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Billboard didn’t introduce the tally until several years ago, and so far, Fleetwood Mac’s classic has now spent 41 frames somewhere on the ranking.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Senzatela threw eight pitches in the third, seven in the fourth and just six in each of the next two frames.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
20 July 2025
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“Shape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shape. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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