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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
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Her nails were a medium length with a rounded shape and each nail featured its own glittering motif, with a metallic silver base coat serving as the foundation for the large gemstones placed in the center of each finger.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
1 July 2026
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Suggs, a respected voice in Atlanta journalism, will lead editorial strategy, storytelling and community engagement for UATL, overseeing coverage that amplifies the people, issues and cultural forces shaping Black life in metro Atlanta and beyond.
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AJC.com,
30 June 2026
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Noun
The flip flops have a contoured shape for comfortable experience, and the sneaker tread provides a durable grip.
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Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Her nails were a medium length with a rounded shape and each nail featured its own glittering motif, with a metallic silver base coat serving as the foundation for the large gemstones placed in the center of each finger.
—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
1 July 2026
Verb
The Spring Fling honored six Hall-of-Fame inductees and community leaders whose work has helped shape Chicago's Black LGBTQ+ community.
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Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Suggs, a respected voice in Atlanta journalism, will lead editorial strategy, storytelling and community engagement for UATL, overseeing coverage that amplifies the people, issues and cultural forces shaping Black life in metro Atlanta and beyond.
—
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shape
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In a 2023 survey by World Athletics, a global sports federation, 75% of responding athletes said the impacts of climate change are negatively affecting their health and athletic performance.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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As the two form a close bond, Laila discovers there's some weird business going on within the house that threatens both of them.
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After several generations, those faster-growing cells produced more offspring and became increasingly common in the population, demonstrating a basic form of natural selection.
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There were also pristine Vespas from Piaggio's collection displayed like posing models to admire, and soaking up attention usually directed toward the nearby marbles with idealized physiques.
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Suggesting that the media and fashion industries promote extremely thin female bodies and lean, muscular male physiques, the researchers concluded that has normalized unsafe body sizes.
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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Organizations that approach this thoughtfully, measure outcomes carefully, and remain willing to adapt will be in the best position to determine whether a four-day workweek truly works for their business long-term.
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Future projects being planned in the central city for delivery over the next five years will include other office-to-apartment conversions and new housing built from the ground up.
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Lawmakers plan to direct the Department of Finance to present the Legislature with options for how to do that.
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Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
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The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions.
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The lawsuit filed by the families names Wilburn, Riverside County, and the cities of Beaumont and Calimesa as defendants, alleging the intersection was dangerously designed and maintained, with inadequate sight lines caused by roadway geometry, vegetation and utility equipment.
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This year, classes include theology, Latin, anatomy and physiology, algebra, geometry and logic.
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The best caftans feel lightweight and roomy without overwhelming your frame.
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While standard digital smart scales send a singular electrical signal up through your lower body, the Scale BodyScan sends current through both your hands and feet via the extendable bar, completing a circuit across your entire frame.
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“Shape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shape. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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