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get back in shape

VERB
rally
Synonyms
STRONG
enliven improve invigorate recover recuperate refresh surge
WEAK
bounce back brace up come along come around come from behind get act together get better get second wind grow stronger make a comeback perk up pick up pull through regain strength shape up snap out of it turn around turn things around
Antonyms
STRONG
bore damage decline deteriorate dull enervate worsen
WEAK
disperse divide lose regress scatter weaken

Example Sentences

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“Your brain needs to get back in shape after a concussion,” Master said.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2024

When a friend died of a heart attack, Mr. Traum resolved to get back in shape.

From New York Times • Jan. 31, 2024

But all the celebrating tends to catch up with my waistline, and by New Year's Day, it's time to get back in shape.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2023

For Bane, it was a continuation of trying to get back in shape after missing 17 games with a right big toe sprain.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 8, 2023

It only took me a little while to get back in shape, and the physical exertion required during my training kept my mind off my failing job search.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad