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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
The nation’s fathers spent a lot of time watching the NBA playoffs in May, along with shows like The Last of Us, Andor, NCIS and The Rookie that seem to fit the profile of Dad Television. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025 Their dramatic shape is engineered for durability despite their soft gold structure, with lug holes meticulously fitted with strong titanium inner sleeves for strength and versatility. Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Noun
Made with a double-tiered ruffle sleeve, this summer top has a relaxed fit and can be worn tucked into your shorts or loose for a more casual vibe. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025 Quote Will Excite Detroit Fans To that end, the Lions have been urged to consider and named the best fit to land a very familiar face. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Adjective
After two years of being virtually guaranteed to start up front every week when fit, Jackson finally has some genuine competition for his place. Simon Johnson, New York Times, 13 June 2025 High-Rise Tight $98 Lululemon Nothing’s more annoying than having to fidget with your ’fit mid-workout because your leggings keep slipping down. Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for fit
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Adjective
  • Housing advocates have cautioned that federal land is not universally suitable for affordable housing.
    Matthew Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
  • Investments in securities entail risk and are not suitable for all investors.
    Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 12 June 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
  • What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown is available via Random House.
    Janelle Brown June 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
  • With the SiriusXM deal, the show will continue to be available on Spotify, as well as YouTube, Apple Podcasts and other audio platforms.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 June 2025
Adjective
  • Emergency aid for families caught in conflict zones Parents caught in crises struggle to meet their children's needs and to provide them with a safe and healthy childhood, despite the circumstances.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
  • Nutrition researchers have found that adding small doses of cloves to your diet can offer several benefits, thanks to a chemical called eugenol, which gives cloves that sweet, warm flavor while also adding a healthy boost.
    Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Adjective
  • Spurs qualified for the Champions League after winning the Europa League last season.
    Elias Burke, New York Times, 18 June 2025
  • State lawmakers passed a bill in 2021 expanding the number of birth centers allowed in Illinois from 10 to 17 and allowing more centers to be run by entities other than hospitals or federally qualified health centers.
    Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Adjective
  • Whatever happens next, the World Cup is a fitting lens through which to understand Trump’s approach to the world, as a second-term Trump doctrine takes shape.
    Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 13 June 2025
  • The opening shot of the episode nods to Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper — a fitting visual metaphor for what lies ahead.
    Buddha Lo, People.com, 13 June 2025
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  • But when the postseason arrived, the Panthers were ready.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
  • Varsity Brands believes cheerleading is ready to graduate from college and step into the professional ranks.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 18 June 2025
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  • Additionally, tax-loss harvesting, or selling investments that have lost value to offset gains, can be a useful strategy to reduce your taxable income.
    Prasanna Kumar, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • Systems like Israel’s Iron Dome have proven useful against short-range, conventional rockets.
    Time, Time, 18 June 2025

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