befitted

Definition of befittednext
past tense of befit
as in suited
to be fitting or proper spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion

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Recent Examples of befitted Piker’s inclusion befitted an era in which independent creators dominate. Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026 Parkinson was also rightly full of praise for Broadhead, whose all-round performance on Wednesday befitted his status as the club’s record signing. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2025 The pair, along with a live band, gave the song an intimate, psychedelic vibe that befitted its inspiration. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
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  • In Episode 12, Robby suggested Mohan's skill set and work rate were both better suited for geriatrics.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • SMRs could be better suited to Southeast Asia, as they can be added to remote areas like islands and be connected to smaller or less-developed grids.
    Angelica Ang, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • What sufficed for drama down the stretch was whether May’s team would join Jerry Tarkanian’s 1990 UNLV juggernaut as only the second team to hit triple digits at the Final Four in the modern era.
    Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
  • What sufficed for drama down the stretch was whether May’s team would join Jerry Tarkanian’s 1990 UNLV juggernaut as only the second team to hit triple digits at the Final Four in the modern era.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
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  • The pan is wide and shallow enough to fit a large portion of veg, and its ceramic nonstick coating makes for easy cleanup.
    Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The airline also implemented a new policy earlier this year requiring travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance.
    Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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  • Gauthier served as the backup in his first NHL game.
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The test also served as a rehearsal of sorts for re-entry day when the astronauts will suit back up for their return to Earth.
    William Harwood, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
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  • Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.
    Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025

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“Befitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befitted. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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