as in to form
to take on a definite form
this group of summer interns is shaping up to be one of the best we've ever hired
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as in to improve
to change one's behavior or character for the better
told his son that if he didn't shape up, he'd be grounded for a month
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Recent Examples of shape (up)
Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Things are still in flux but Dissection of a Murder is expected to serve as inspiration for the second season of what is shaping up to be a true anthology series.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
Here's how the race is shaping up in Louisville.
Dining: The owner of Perso, Hot Buns and Segreto is adding another feather to his cap in Louisville with Ciao Ristorante on Payne Street, featuring some authentic Roman flavors along with some Italian-American favorites and a one-of-a-kind dessert.
—Keisha Rowe, The Courier-Journal, 29 Oct. 2024
Five Below and Target vs. S & P 500, year to date Even might Walmart could see higher tariffs as a negative after what’s shaping up to be a stellar year.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2024
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This year is shaping up to be a big one for Jude Law.
—Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Things are still in flux but Dissection of a Murder is expected to serve as inspiration for the second season of what is shaping up to be a true anthology series.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
Here's how the race is shaping up in Louisville.
Dining: The owner of Perso, Hot Buns and Segreto is adding another feather to his cap in Louisville with Ciao Ristorante on Payne Street, featuring some authentic Roman flavors along with some Italian-American favorites and a one-of-a-kind dessert.
—Keisha Rowe, The Courier-Journal, 29 Oct. 2024
Five Below and Target vs. S & P 500, year to date Even might Walmart could see higher tariffs as a negative after what’s shaping up to be a stellar year.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Shape (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shape%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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