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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
now that you've explained your absence to me, my records and the office's fit
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as in to adapt
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
I can undo the hem on these old culottes and fit them into a skirt
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as in to equip
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function
that final computer course should fit him for a career in programming
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as in to prepare
to make ready in advance
I won't have time to fit the spare room for the guests
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as in case
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
without her medication, she'd have an epileptic fit
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as in burst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
helpless fits of laughter from the audience
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as in scene
an outburst or display of excited anger
found out what his wife had spent on clothes and threw a fit
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as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
clothing that is fit for horseback riding
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as in go
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action
fit for military service
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as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
I don't think those bald tires are fit for winter driving
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as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
eat well and stay fit
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as in qualified
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
need to hire someone whose language skills make them fit for the job
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Recent Examples of fit
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
As bars lose ground as the default meet-up spot, something has to fill the gap, and game nights, which work just as well with seltzer as with cocktails, fit the moment.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Brad Bourque,
The Verge,
23 June 2026
For users who want deeper insights into spending patterns, subscriptions and account balances, Monarch may be a better fit.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
These jeans walk the line between structure and ease, with a wide-leg cut and stretchy fit.
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Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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Verb
Belmont Key Lime Pie Belmont Key Lime Pie delivers a refreshing balance of creamy and citrusy flavors that fits perfectly with summer celebrations.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
As bars lose ground as the default meet-up spot, something has to fill the gap, and game nights, which work just as well with seltzer as with cocktails, fit the moment.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Noun
The fit and finish are impressive for a first-gen device from a company with no lineage in audio hardware.
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Brad Bourque,
The Verge,
23 June 2026
For users who want deeper insights into spending patterns, subscriptions and account balances, Monarch may be a better fit.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Adjective
That registration happens quickly, and seeing a visibly fit leader helps establish an aspirational, high-performing culture.
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Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
These jeans walk the line between structure and ease, with a wide-leg cut and stretchy fit.
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Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
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This approach is likely to be useful, but for those who crave real understanding of how the genome, and ultimately life itself, works, a computational black box will never suffice.
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The regime understands that a purely symbolic victory would not suffice to win over regime opponents who have temporarily set aside their grievances for the sake of wartime unity, or those hardliners who have reluctantly halted calls for war on the promise of major concessions from Washington.
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The most popular team kits this year are for Mexico, Argentina, Spain, France and USA, while corresponding player jerseys from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are also selling quickly, thanks to their performances on the pitch (and overall star quality to boot).
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The cameras, not so much hunting as scavenging, fed the numbers and their corresponding locations into a national database owned by a company that sells the information.
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Rejoining would also generate yet more uncertainty for companies which are only just adapting to the new trading relationship, said Sean McGuire, a director at the Confederation of British Industry, a business lobby group.
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Cohen said the company will adapt to the new regulations in California.
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Each bag is equipped with features that make traveling easier, like comfort grip handles at the top and side, a self-locking retractable handle, back zippered pockets, and stability bars at the bottom to keep the bag from tilting while standing upright.
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Whether your 9-to-5 job involves a rare combination of manual record keeping and precarious wilderness travel, or your idea of outdoor recreation includes journaling your day while remaining at the ready for whatever nature hurls at you, the all-new Pen-metheus equips you for it all.
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While earlier concepts called for flip-up chairback seating throughout the stadium, engineers determined the historic venue's existing structure could not accommodate those seats without significantly reducing capacity or requiring major reconstruction.
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The Department of Homeland Security is changing the guidelines for Iran’s national soccer team ahead of its third World Cup match on Friday to accommodate extra time afforded to other countries in the tournament, an agency spokesperson said.
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While park conditions can often be dangerous, from high heat to landslides, the key to a safe national park visit is being well-informed and prepared.
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After Alicent’s misunderstanding — which leads to Aegon II claiming the throne — Rhaenyra prepares for war and gathers allies to fight for her rightful claim to the throne.
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The dismissal of the arson charge does not end the criminal case against Hobby.
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Mexico has fired several shots toward Czechia's goal but has lacked precision or, in some cases, power.
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Comprising 1,650 radio dishes, the telescope aims to study black holes, spinning dead stars and radio bursts from deep space.
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The concept of producing electricity from ion movement is not new, and as Kim explained, electric eels use a similar principle in nature, generating electrical bursts by controlling ion flow across specialized cells known as electrocytes.
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