in shape

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Definition of in shapenext
as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor The older he got the more he cared about staying in shape.

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Recent Examples of in shape Musician Benson Boone postponed his Sacramento concert just hours before he was set to take the stage at Golden 1 Center, saying his voice was not in shape to perform. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 Non-hybrid varieties prized for complex flavor and unusual colors, though often less uniform in shape. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026 Heirlooms, prized for complex flavor and unusual colors, tend to be less uniform in shape but stand out in Caprese or on a cheese board. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026 After analyzing coprolite samples taken from over 35 sites around the world, researchers documented a clear shift in shape, size, and composition as the Ediacaran gave way to the Cambrian. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in shape

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“In shape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20shape. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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