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 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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  • If one robot cannot complete a task, KinetIQ can reassign the job to another platform better suited for the situation.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
  • There are multiple reasons Flossmoor is well-suited for film productions, Nelson said.
    Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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  • Pointing out that Jeanty has recorded 6, 8 and 6 receptions in his last three games would have probably sufficed at the case for this prop bet.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
  • While there has been a boom in development, demand hasn’t sufficed to fill them.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025
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  • Denver Water officials encouraged households to reduce indoor water use by installing low-flow showerheads and toilets, checking for leaks, and planning landscape changes that fit Colorado's dry climate.
    Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The project, planned for the Knott-Cowen Tract near Rattlesnake Key, aims to accommodate large cruise ships that can’t fit under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
    Bradenton Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
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  • After earning his bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees, Geeslin served as superintendent there until retiring in 2025.
    Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 9 Feb. 2026
  • His father, Gary Kubiak, served as head coach for the Houston Texans from 2006 to 2013 and the Denver Broncos from 2015 to 2016, while his younger brother, Klay, is the offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers.
    Matt Moret, New York Times, 9 Feb. 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 Feb. 2026.

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