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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
Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
This Merino wool coat fits that brief exactly.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Model Alessandra Ambrosio rocks an all-black fit at the iHeartRadio ALTer EGO event in Los Angeles on Jan. 17.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
In addition to their sleek leather uppers, the shoes feature resilient rubber outsoles fit for New York City sidewalks and well beyond.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Considering how well Zach Hyman fits in the Oilers lineup.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
This Merino wool coat fits that brief exactly.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
After spending time on campus, navigating coursework, and experiencing academic culture firsthand, some students realize that their current institution is not the right fit.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Model Alessandra Ambrosio rocks an all-black fit at the iHeartRadio ALTer EGO event in Los Angeles on Jan. 17.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
This is for riders who are physically fit and advanced beginner or higher, who would enjoy moderate climbs and single-track trails.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
In addition to their sleek leather uppers, the shoes feature resilient rubber outsoles fit for New York City sidewalks and well beyond.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
Verb
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Breaking down such a layered metaphysical concept with the relatively few words left in this review would be a fool’s errand, but suffice it to say that all of the math miraculously checks out.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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Potato sacks were restitched as dresses for the girls while ugly brogans that didn’t fit had to suffice as shoes.—
Nathan Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Receive approximately $1,965 in premium for each contract (each contract corresponds to 100 shares).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Tolbert’s time in Denver corresponded with the Broncos’ 2016 Super Bowl win.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Hivemind enables defense systems to sense, decide, and act, allowing autonomous platforms to adapt to dynamic environments, avoid threats, and complete missions without human intervention.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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But, once again, USC adapted to having three injured players and beat Rutgers 78-75 to get back into the win column.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
1 Feb. 2026
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Artificial intelligence inspires both excitement and anxiety, and few people are as well equipped to separate signal from noise as Rajeev Kapur.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The property is equipped with a heating system.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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According to its January 28 earnings call, the company plans to wind down production of the Model S Sedan and Model X SUV to accommodate the manufacturing of the Optimus robot at its Fremont factory.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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And at some venues, the entire floor and field will be raised to accommodate the modifications.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Egyptian authorities said roughly 150 hospitals across the country are prepared to receive patients evacuated from Gaza, while the Egyptian Red Crescent has set up support areas on the Egyptian side of the crossing.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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That spelling error was made by a young designer who prepared the mechanical, the art which includes instructions for the printer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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From emotional presence to the quality of the images themselves, there’s a growing case for phone-free ceremonies.—
Nikita Khanna,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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This supports the idea that in some severe cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome, transplantation may be the only viable option.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Richard, who had 6 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in the opening quarter, hit a three-pointer and had an assist in the Tigers' closing burst.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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Also, some bursts showed strong circular polarization, a signal characteristic of magnetic processes.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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