SHAPE (UP) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

shape (up) 1 of 2

verb (1)

Definition of shape (up) next

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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shape up

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verb (2)

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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Stopping power shapes up with disc braking front and back. —

Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2024 The world’s wealthiest are flocking to Hong Kong, and the city itself is shaping up to be one of the top financial centers in the world. —

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2024 Plus, with the way things are shaping up, red could even be the new color of the season. —

Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2024 With the first half of the year in the rearview, Carved in Blue is checking in with denim mills to get their take on how 2024 is shaping up. —

Carved In Blue, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shape (up)

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