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as in to suffice
archaic to be fitting or proper we hardly know them, so for Christmas a simple card will fit

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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 accommodate
to make or have room for we can fit you in the booth if the rest of us squeeze closer together

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present tense third-person singular of fit
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as in suffices
archaic to be fitting or proper we hardly know them, so for Christmas a simple card will fit

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as in qualifies
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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to make or have room for we can fit you in the booth if the rest of us squeeze closer together

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plural of fit

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Recent Examples of fit
Verb
These aren't bad players, but are either reaches or odd fits with their new teams. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025 After making birdie at No. 2, DeChambeau’s first whiff of trouble came on the stretch of holes that have given him fits in his Masters career. Justin Ray, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Why the Chargers drafted him: When picking this far at the end of the draft, special teams tends to be the first fit, and Bridges is eager to apply his skills. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025 The top features more structure lines with a corset-like fit above the midriff. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2025
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Politics Where do different ideas of masculinity fit into the presidential election? Lisa Hagen, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025 Despite being a nod to Greek architecture, the soft lines and natural color palette fit right into the desert landscape. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
Adjective
  • These options provide faster data transfer rates and are more suitable for today's high-volume data needs.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
  • The fan also has a larger size that is suitable for bathrooms up to 150 square feet.
    Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • If the Cowboys opt for the poison preferred recently by Carolina, Evans — Tampa Bay’s career receiving yardage leader — could conduct a go-route clinic.
    Joey Knight, Dallas News, 14 Jan. 2023
  • This is my new go-spring treat for sunny afternoons and porch-chair traveling.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Apr. 2021
Adjective
  • Pricing and Availability: The Alessandro Cortini Clara IEMs are available now from Campfire Audio and are priced at $1,999.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
  • Both versions will only be sold via the Vinegar Syndrome website and will not be otherwise available from online or brick-and-mortar retailers.
    Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 4 May 2025
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  • As a reliever who started the season healthy, Minter might not need that much time to build up.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The Seeding Square is a sturdy plastic template that helps properly space seeds and seedlings for healthy plants and bountiful harvests.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Additional provisions also apply to distributions from retirement plans, loan repayments, and qualified disaster relief payments.
    Dan Cody, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
  • The information provided by Diversified, LLC should not be a substitute for consulting a qualified tax advisor, accountant, or other professional concerning the application of tax law or an individual tax situation.
    Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Adjective
  • The idea of fitting coverage around the traveler — instead of the other way around — is gaining traction in the travel insurance business.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • This, too, would be a fitting final chapter for the Heat patriarch.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
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  • The hope from the Cowboys is that at least one of their two injured outside cornerbacks will be ready to start the season.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2025
  • Only 23 himself, Abel was a first-round draft pick, 15th overall, in 2020 and is projected by MLB Pipeline to be big league ready sometime this season.
    Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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  • The Texans need depth on the interior of the line, and Cox could develop into a useful player.
    Bryce Lazenby, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
  • Fortunately, the city’s tourism agency provides a useful map showing 32 options and how to reach them.
    Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 1 May 2025

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