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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
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Check Screens Make sure door and window screens fit tightly to prevent stink bugs from entering through gaps that can give them easy access when windows are open on a warm fall day.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Feinberg had been an unusual investor, and a good fit for this administration, because of his outspoken patriotism and investments in the gun business.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
In the fittest people, that type of decline slowed by up to 51% compared to people who were inactive.
—Alice Park, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
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Verb
The company also claimed three X-BATs could fit in the deck space of a legacy fighter or helicopter.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Check Screens Make sure door and window screens fit tightly to prevent stink bugs from entering through gaps that can give them easy access when windows are open on a warm fall day.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
In Your Dreams is a perfect fit for Simu Liu.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Feinberg had been an unusual investor, and a good fit for this administration, because of his outspoken patriotism and investments in the gun business.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
These Bombas aren’t very bulky and fit right in inside the sock drawer.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
In the fittest people, that type of decline slowed by up to 51% compared to people who were inactive.
—Alice Park, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
Verb
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An unexpected moment in November reminds you that chemistry won’t suffice in a connection that feels one-sided or unclear.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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In schools and offices throughout France, the day doesn’t begin until every person has been greeted individually; a head nod won’t suffice.—
Kristy Alpert,
Outside,
3 Nov. 2025
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Morelli also corresponded with the man obtaining the videos for him and asked that the torture of the animals be prolonged in subsequent videos, according to a copy of the indictment filed in the case and obtained by PEOPLE.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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This new forecast corresponds to upside of around 11%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The early signs are encouraging but the players are still adapting to Alonso’s demands.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the early days of the conflict, the Ukrainian military was much more agile than Russian forces in terms of adapting tactics and equipment.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force and Navy both operate advanced jamming aircraft, such as the J-16D, equipped with pods that can disrupt radar, GPS, and datalinks across wide areas.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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The American automaker says that models equipped with larger battery packs are capable of over 300 miles of driving range.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Now, that is clearly an innovation that print cannot accommodate, but that a manuscript can.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The design also accommodates tech accessories, with vertical pouch configurations suitable for tablets.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The city should immediately assemble a litigation team to prepare to fight the inevitable attempts by Trump to block their receipt of federal funds.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The multi-position experience, said Craft, helped prepare Mougey for an NFL scouting-and-GM career.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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However, as the show continues to capture audiences with a dramatization of one of the most notorious true crime cases in modern American history, the man responsible for the killings is asking viewers to consider watching with a skeptical mind.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The only divorce thus far that really digs into the complexity of these kinds of cases is Allura’s, which is rife with hyperbolic, soapy drama.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Ingram’s running mate, junior G’yrell Smith, was another key contributor with 160 yards and 2 touchdowns on 15 attempts — the highlight of his performance was a 90-yard third quarter touchdown burst.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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Wilson ran through traffic with a violent burst to pick up a first down and iced the game on a 6-yard run.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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