Definition of befitnext
as in to suffice
to be fitting or proper spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion

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Recent Examples of befit As befits a logical proof, Gödel’s argumentation was very abstract and high-level. Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 May 2026 For most people, anger comes and goes and usually befits the situation at hand. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 Once more, Becerra was the focal point of attacks, befitting his newfound status as the candidate to beat. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026 For one, there's his unique physique, more befitting a runner of longer distances. Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for befit
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  • So, suffice to say, the team still thinks Schiavone is a primary catcher.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 25 May 2026
  • So long as the team does well enough, that might suffice to sustain the sport’s velocity.
    Leander Schaerlaeckens, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
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  • The marble bathrooms are fitted with both deep soaking tubs and walk-in showers—two options for using the Guerlain bath products—plus heated flooring and flat-screen televisions embedded in the fog-free mirrors.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • Karl-Anthony Towns has been great on both ends, giving Victor Wembanyama fits defensively while scoring six points on aggressive drives to the hoop.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • For the last seven years, McNealy has served as the historic content expert for the Civil Rights Institute while also working as the department chair of history at Arthur Harold Parker High School and a professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • Bradley's killer, Eugene McCollom, pleaded guilty years ago and is serving a life sentence.
    Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
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  • The app is best suited for people who want actionable insights and automation rather than a highly detailed budgeting system.
    Nick Perry, USA Today, 9 June 2026
  • Our selections include linen pants with drawstring and elastic waistbands, well-suited for casual occasions where comfort is key.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • Rather than attacking all rapidly growing cells, as chemotherapy does, the drug targets a key cancer-driving pathway known as KRAS, which is involved in more than 90% of pancreatic tumors.
    Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 5 June 2026
  • Ionic liquids are essentially salts that stay in liquid form even in the vacuum of space, which very few materials can do.
    Omar Kardoudi June 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026

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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befit. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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