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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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Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Questions loom about TikTok as Trump's cabinet comes into shape
In a ruling earlier this month, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rejected TikTok’s bid to overturn the law.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
Andre Claudio, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Whoever becomes the next party leader will play a key role in shaping the party's policy and strategy over the next few years.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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In the corporate world, where the wealth, power and fame generated shapes so much of how our world functions, the potential to drive change is profound.
—Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Questions loom about TikTok as Trump's cabinet comes into shape
In a ruling earlier this month, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rejected TikTok’s bid to overturn the law.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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This blend of art, technical mastery and cultural appreciation has shaped my approach to fashion.
—Andre Claudio, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Whoever becomes the next party leader will play a key role in shaping the party's policy and strategy over the next few years.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Exposure to certain types of PFAS has been linked to health problems including cancer, birth defects, liver damage and immune system disorders.Alejandra Martinez, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024
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Their father said they were born one month premature and spent just a day in the nursery at the hospital, which like other Gaza health centers is overwhelmed and only partially functioning.Compiled byDemocrat-Gazette stafffrom wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Any health problems connected to this recall can be reported to the FDA by completing its online form.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Nine months later, more answers came — in the form of a news article.Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Many social media rushed to his his rescue, citing his smile, physique and charisma— branding his actions a form of social justice.Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The star, who voices the braggadocious Polynesian deity Maui in both Moana and Moana 2, has revealed the true nature of his hulking physique in the upcoming live-action version of the princess story.EW.com, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Winter jasmine is drought tolerant and adapts to a variety of growing conditions.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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An attorney could adapt Pavia’s arguments to fit a challenge to initial eligibility rules, which include assorted academic requirements.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Insider tips: Ideal for active couples who plan to take advantage of the myriad activities on offer.Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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That mission will take a low-energy path to the moon, with a landing planned in the Mare Frigoris region four to five months after launch.Andrew Jones, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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At worst, avoiding proper medical care in favor of an over-the-counter (OTC) probiotic could cause a digestive condition to become more severe.Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
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In addition, anemia (a condition where the body does not produce enough red blood cells) is a relatively common condition in pregnancy, and iron supplementation can help increase blood volume to prevent it.Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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One of those possible geometries might be the right shape of the shrunk dimensions to explain the properties of the Standard Model.Tom Siegfried, JSTOR Daily, 19 Dec. 2024
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The others, the Steel Nomad regular (4K) and Light (1440p) subtests, focus on APIs more commonly used for game development, like Metal and DirectX 12 in addition to Vulkan, to assess gaming geometry and particle effects.PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
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Trailing 2-0 entering the third period, the Flyers came from behind in the final frame to win a game for a league-leading seventh time.Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Knicks outscored New Orleans 33-26 in the third period, then held the Pelicans to just 18 points in the final frame.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Shape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shape. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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