get into shape

VERB

drill

Synonyms

STRONG

accustom exercise habituate hone instruct learn practice rehearse teach

WEAK

break in lick into shape tune up walk through work out

Antonyms

STRONG

ignore misunderstand neglect

Example Sentences

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The officials use the event to get into shape for the season ahead and try out new officials.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

The days of using spring training to get into shape are well in the past.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024

"My daughter loves it and it's helping me get into shape and get my confidence back," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2023

He underwent about two months of intensive training and conditioning to get into shape.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2022

He's the rough material; nobody's ever helped him to get into shape.

From The Boss of the Lazy Y by Seltzer, Charles Alden