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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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for befitted
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It’s best suited for beginners and sensitive skin.—
Allison Palmer
Updated February 25,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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This finish is well-suited for classic interiors, vintage pieces, statement hardware, and other decor that doesn't shy away from attention.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 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
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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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Harald returned aboard a medical airplane to Norway, where he was fitted with a permanent pacemaker.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The program also focuses on community outreach, so people can learn how native plants fit into a healthy yard or garden.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The backstory Opened in 2021, The Truitt previously served as the Kansas City Art Institute alumni house, and its ties to the local arts scene still linger.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Spencer, who served in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division and deployed to Iraq as a paratrooper in the late 2000s, said the sheriff’s job is to be a leader.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 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
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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 2 Mar. 2026.
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