as in tidy
being clean and in good order
made everything shipshape for the inspection
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Recent Examples of shipshape
Indeed, Helena Bay’s atmosphere is more shipshape than Kiwi-convivial.
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Klara Glowczewska,
Town & Country,
17 Jan. 2019
The homestead is once again shipshape and at present houses a resident cook and cook's family.
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Jamie Hale,
OregonLive.com,
20 June 2017
Before heading to the Naval Academy, La Jolla senior Dominick Wallace is looking for a shipshape end to his prep swimming career.
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Glae Thien,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
10 May 2017
Spend your time tending to possessions and get everything shipshape.
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Jeraldine Saunders,
The Mercury News,
3 May 2017
Although the decks show signs of weathering and the engine control room still uses early 1980s technology, the vessel appears surprisingly shipshape.
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Andrew Lawler,
National Geographic,
4 Jan. 2016
Klara Glowczewska,
Town & Country,
17 Jan. 2019
The homestead is once again shipshape and at present houses a resident cook and cook's family.
—
Jamie Hale,
OregonLive.com,
20 June 2017
Before heading to the Naval Academy, La Jolla senior Dominick Wallace is looking for a shipshape end to his prep swimming career.
—
Glae Thien,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
10 May 2017
Spend your time tending to possessions and get everything shipshape.
—
Jeraldine Saunders,
The Mercury News,
3 May 2017
Although the decks show signs of weathering and the engine control room still uses early 1980s technology, the vessel appears surprisingly shipshape.
—
Andrew Lawler,
National Geographic,
4 Jan. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shipshape
Adjective
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Start with a tidy desk and a glass of water, then batch related tasks so your focus stays strong through the afternoon.
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So a corporate statement or a recruiting slogan or a tidy values page doesn't automatically carry weight with a Gen Z candidate.
Adjective
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Between the scalloped trim, playful print, and comfy fit, this statement-making two-piece was a no-brainer for my trip.
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The away uniform is yellow with turquoise, pink, and orange trim, inspired by the historic, colorful architecture of downtown Willemstad.
Adjective
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This is a great whiskey to sip neat, but the brand also recommends trying it in an Old Fashioned.
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Several other Dolphins also have stood atop all of their peers in something neat, at some point.
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“Shipshape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shipshape. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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