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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
Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s still a good chance that the roster, and the rebuild, is in good shape during 2026.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Bob Diamond, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
In China's governing structure, the Communist Party sits above the formal institutions of the state, and party bodies ultimately shape the strategic direction that government agencies implement.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
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Noun
After having tea in the Green Room, the royals went down to the South Grounds to see a new beehive in the shape of the White House that the first lady had installed last week.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s still a good chance that the roster, and the rebuild, is in good shape during 2026.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
How these questions are answered will shape Hyperliquid’s trajectory and the development, access to and adoption of next generation market infrastructure in the United States.
—Bob Diamond, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
In China's governing structure, the Communist Party sits above the formal institutions of the state, and party bodies ultimately shape the strategic direction that government agencies implement.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shape
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Thousands of motorcyclists donning their most dapper attire will take to the streets around the world Sunday, May 17, to benefit men’s health issues — including here in Naperville.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cassidy, who cast a crucial vote for Kennedy to become health secretary, has opposed many of his vaccine policy changes, such as an update to the CDC website suggesting that there could be a link between vaccines and autism.—
Brennan Leach,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Friendly and open but naturally quiet, the game is her ultimate form of expression.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The desire to be original and authentic, and to use the creative process as a form of discovery and self-expression, largely replaced overt concerns with God.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 38-year-old Smart, whose harrowing kidnapping story captivated the nation, announced her latest endeavor on Instagram over the weekend with a photo showing off her impressive physique.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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But with Thieneman and McNeil-Warren off the board, the Bears add a pass rusher instead with Young, who has a physique like he’s built in a lab.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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In Manatee County, where leaders had hoped to adapt their comprehensive plan to guard against the storms that have battered the coast year after year, the same Legislature has declared that strengthening it is unlawful.—
Haley Busch,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Households with resources will find other ways to adapt — through private upgrades, newer homes, or alternative energy options.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Buckingham Palace announced Sunday that the visit would proceed as previously planned.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Seeking offense, New York plans to designate Tommy Pham for assignment and has agreed to a major league contract with Austin Slater, a pair of people familiar with the move said, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decisions were not announced.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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But through it all, Hall discovered football, and his condition wasn't going to keep him from the game that would define his life.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Gold prices are driven by inflation expectations, central bank policy, global economic conditions and investor demand.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Any structure one then builds with these points, lines, and curves must also be finite, providing a discrete analogue of classical geometry.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Remi replaces that process with satellite imagery and LIDAR (light detection and ranging), which together map the geometry, pitch, and surface area of a roof without anyone setting foot on the property.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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His frame and traits are enticing.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wells, who finished Saturday’s game 2-for-3 with two walks, wasn’t the only Yankee to homer in the win, as Trent Grisham and José Caballero hit solo shots into Daikin Park’s Crawford Boxes in the third and fifth frames, respectively.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Shape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shape. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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