in shape

ADJECTIVE

orderly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

businesslike formal neat precise regulated scientific systematic thorough tidy

STRONG

clean regular trim uniform

WEAK

alike all together arranged careful conventional correct exact fixed framed in apple-pie order in good shape in order methodic neat as button neat as pin set-up shipshape spick-and-span systematized to rights together uncluttered

Antonyms

STRONGEST

chaotic confused disorderly disorganized sloppy slovenly

STRONG

changing inconsistent rough

WEAK

complicated misbehaving unmethodical unruly unsystematic untidy

Example Sentences

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I'm staying in shape and enjoying some mitt work.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

They need him six months from now, to be healthy and in shape to lead them into their next era.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

In the meantime, get your credit in shape and start saving for what you want.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Its engineers add a binding agent—secret though widely available, they say—to keep the balls in shape during the discharge and recharge process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“To stay in shape, rest is as important as working hard.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein

in shape

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