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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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as in accommodates
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
After trading Doncic, Harrison talked about the importance of culture in winning an NBA title and talked about how Flagg fits the Mavs’ culture. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025 Shoppers who didn’t fit in could expect a rude greeting. Sean Gregory, Time, 26 June 2025
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The Pro version also comes with noise-canceling, transparency modes, and interchangeable ear tips in several sizes for a more custom fit. Jessica Leigh Mattern, People.com, 9 July 2025 More classic straight fits were often cuffed for a summery vibe. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2025
Adjective
Conveniently, both products are carry-on sized and fit for summer travel. Cierra Black, Essence, 2 July 2025 Don’t expect to meet every item on the job posting’s preferred qualifications list, and if your gut tells you the job’s a fit, dive deeper. Dr. Ella F. Washington, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for fit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
Adjective
  • Moist soil is important; however, areas where moisture accumulates during the winter are not suitable as this will make the tubers rot.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
  • Each piece has a sturdy coated iron frame that’s rust-resistant and suitable for year-round outdoor exposure, while the chairs are covered in a quick-drying breathable fabric that’s fade- and UV-resistant.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 July 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
  • Discovery representatives declined to make executives available.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 6 July 2025
  • Also driving interest in high-yielding Chinese stocks is mainland China investors looking for higher returns than generally available domestically, a team led by J.P. Morgan’s Wendy Liu said in a late June report.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 6 July 2025
Adjective
  • Experts have said for some time that not all fats are bad—in fact, some are healthy and key to a balanced diet that can contribute to better weight management.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • Inside an office, a doctor told Ross that the top of his ligament was healthy and strong.
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • The property may include a preservation easement — a voluntary legal arrangement between a property owner and a qualified organization to protect the home from alteration or demolition.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
  • Cline: Unlike qualified plans, the assets in non-qualified plans aren’t required to be held in a separate trust.
    Larry Light, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • Maybe Bernie Ecclestone was right about fitting racetracks with sprinklers.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
  • The Fourth of July is all about celebrating freedom — and really, what’s more fitting than free stuff?
    Julia Gomez, Austin American Statesman, 4 July 2025
Adjective
  • Here’s a peek at what spooky finds are ready to haunt your home in the cutest way, starting at just $2 and capping out at $25.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
  • The thing spits out a few summarizing bullet points, and Lance, newly confident, slowly rolls back to his spot at the table, ready to contribute.
    Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • There's no doubt that fanny packs are useful travel bags, but they’re not always considered to be the most fashion-forward option.
    Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
  • The Pixel 9 Pro XL produces great photos that capture outstanding, clear details, and the generative AI app, Pixel Studio, is a fun and useful creative tool.
    Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 12 July 2025

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“Fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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