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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
Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Opt for its contemporary arrangements and get ready to be surprised by its unusual shapes and textures.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Allure Editors, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
The commissioners are also expected to further discuss expanding the field to 14 teams in 2026, when the Big Ten and SEC take control of the power to shape the tournament and take a majority of the annual payouts.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noun
How did your Native American identity shape your time in office?
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Opt for its contemporary arrangements and get ready to be surprised by its unusual shapes and textures.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
Living near the ocean has profoundly influenced my perspective and career in beauty, shaping Tower 28’s design and ethos, which embody the fun, approachable spirit of So-Cal beach culture.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
The commissioners are also expected to further discuss expanding the field to 14 teams in 2026, when the Big Ten and SEC take control of the power to shape the tournament and take a majority of the annual payouts.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shape
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The Trump administration told federal health officials to pause public communications, including bird flu updates.—
David Leonhardt,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Nearby residents have endured years of negative health impacts, including higher-than-average rates of lung cancer in the surrounding county, polluted air, and environmental degradation — all while thousands of tons of trash is trucked in and piled on to the mountain of garbage each day.—
Ryan Castalia,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Extolling the power of the form, Salles took to the Criterion Closet recently to share his appreciation for a number of films that have shaped him as an artist and continue to inspire.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
18 Jan. 2025
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As climate disasters continue to happen more frequently—and the world faces a new potential pandemic in the form of bird flu—business looks extremely good for wellness influencers adept at turning disease and disasters into marketing hooks.—
Anna Merlan,
WIRED,
18 Jan. 2025
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Martin compares its narrative to Batman: Year One, a seminal story about the Dark Knight's early life, while the Slayer's physique and screen presence were modeled after Batman in Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Your dream business, routine, partner, setup, physique and disposition.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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These insights can inform smarter business decisions and help adapt to changing industry dynamics.—
Pete First,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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People often consider places like Buffalo, New York, Detroit and much of Ohio to be lower risk, said Kelsea Best, assistant professor at Ohio State University, who researches how people adapt to climate change.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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Trump is planning major changes to how the department functions, including involving the military in immigration enforcement and reshaping the Federal Emergency Management Agency.—
Associated Pess,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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However, the protest did not fully go as planned, as most of the manure remained frozen in the truck bed due to freezing temperatures.—
Gabe Whisnant,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Speed limits are based on ideal conditions—not icy roads.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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However, WalletHub’s study is less about Texas drivers and more about road conditions and vehicle maintenance.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Snapdragon 8 Elite boasts support for Nanite, the virtualized geometry system on Unreal Engine 5.3.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Mobley was a part of the Cavaliers’ defining geometry problem.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Former offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb often cited play strength as the top area for improvement for Haynes, who is listed as 6-foot-3 and 317 pounds but has a light lower frame (Grubb mentioned technique issues as well).—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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These upgrades, such as wider door frames, more hand rails, repositioning outlets, securing grab bars, living on one level, better lighting, and no shower curbs, can be understood and executed more efficiently with technology like Block.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Shape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shape. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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