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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In “The Beauty,” Kutcher’s character is apparently frequently shirtless and/or wearing a Speedo, so he had to get back in shape before filming started.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 17, 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

I had a vague fantasy that I would use this bubble time to improve my life — to get back in shape and read a stack of books and catch up on multiple work projects.

From New York Times • Sep. 30, 2020

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

get back in shape

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