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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
Brad Bourque, Wired News, 7 June 2025
There are two boat speaker frame shapes to choose from: circular or box.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Francine A. Lefrak, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
The two collaborators shaped the look of a cultural phenomenon in Season 1 and found a way to exceed the seemingly insurmountable expectations that awaited Season 2, an achievement that earned them the Auteur Award at the 2025 TV IndieWire Honors.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 June 2025
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Noun
The new Express card's pins have two rows in a more compact shape, but are still compatible with slower readers via the top row.
—Brad Bourque, Wired News, 7 June 2025
There are two boat speaker frame shapes to choose from: circular or box.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Verb
The tools that truly shape a successful life — financial confidence, emotional strength, and honest communication — are too often missing from their education.
—Francine A. Lefrak, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
The two collaborators shaped the look of a cultural phenomenon in Season 1 and found a way to exceed the seemingly insurmountable expectations that awaited Season 2, an achievement that earned them the Auteur Award at the 2025 TV IndieWire Honors.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shape
Noun
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New research suggests just one cup of beans daily could lower heart health markers or inflammation in people with prediabetes.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
5 June 2025
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The total could be much more: A special message sent to lawmakers outlines as much as $900 million in rescissions to global health.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The aim is to establish Karlovy Vary as a hub for co-productions and creative collaborations across diverse narrative forms.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
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Its political musings are straightforward, but their overt nature allows the movie to play out in the form of a saccharine, campy, musically-tinged comedy that zips by, never overstaying its welcome.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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The agent, already familiar with your size, preferences and style history, evaluates how each option might suit your physique, identifies the best price across retailers and finalizes the purchase, thus conserving your time and alleviating decision fatigue.—
Sandeep Shivam,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Despite his handsome face and fit physique, Adam has seemingly been a bachelor for some time.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
Verb
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With composable architectures, businesses gain the agility to adapt quickly to market demands, streamline workflows, and create personalized customer experiences.—
John Bruno,
Forbes.com,
2 June 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
Verb
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The reservation platform OpenTable reports 52% of consumers planned to go it alone at restaurants in 2025.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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Matson's father and stepmother aren't planning on attending the ceremony.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The industry continued to grow until 2020, when a combination of weather and economic conditions dealt setbacks to farmers and processors alike.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Sales tax revenue is expected to decline slightly due to changing economic conditions, city officials said.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
Noun
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In both areas, the rooms’ furnishings, from the coffee tables to cocoon-like headboards, are curved, a reference, general manager Jordi Compte Stevens surmises, to the sinuous geometry of Priorat’s landscapes.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Gaudí’s use of color, texture, and geometry created iconic spaces that feel alive, with façades that ripple like waves and interiors that filter light with the ease of an overgrown forest canopy.—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
6 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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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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“Shape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shape. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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