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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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How does the adjective fit differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of fit are appropriate, apt, felicitous, fitting, happy, meet, proper, and suitable. While all these words mean "right with respect to some end, need, use, or circumstance," fit stresses adaptability and sometimes special readiness for use or action.

fit for battle

When can appropriate be used instead of fit?

While in some cases nearly identical to fit, appropriate implies eminent or distinctive fitness.

an appropriate gift

When is apt a more appropriate choice than fit?

The words apt and fit are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, apt connotes a fitness marked by nicety and discrimination.

apt quotations

In what contexts can felicitous take the place of fit?

Although the words felicitous and fit have much in common, felicitous suggests an aptness that is opportune, telling, or graceful.

a felicitous phrase

Where would fitting be a reasonable alternative to fit?

The synonyms fitting and fit are sometimes interchangeable, but fitting implies harmony of mood or tone.

a fitting end

When could happy be used to replace fit?

The words happy and fit can be used in similar contexts, but happy suggests what is effectively or successfully appropriate.

a happy choice of words

When is it sensible to use meet instead of fit?

In some situations, the words meet and fit are roughly equivalent. However, meet suggests a just proportioning.

meet payment

When might proper be a better fit than fit?

The meanings of proper and fit largely overlap; however, proper suggests a suitability through essential nature or accordance with custom.

proper acknowledgement

When would suitable be a good substitute for fit?

While the synonyms suitable and fit are close in meaning, suitable implies an answering to requirements or demands.

clothes suitable for camping

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Recent Examples of fit
Verb
In the present day, the planet's volume can fit 1,321 Earths. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 21 May 2025 Walker rushed for 864 yards and 10 touchdowns in the Big 10 and should be able to fit nicely in Cincinnati’s offense with Brendan Sorsby. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2025
Noun
Created for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics as a low-profile trainer, it has now been embraced by all the cool kids as an everyday sneaker capable of working with spring dresses, casual going-out ‘fits, athleisure, and more. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 May 2025 Its slightly cropped fit is ideal for a petite traveler like me—no more excess fabric dragging behind me or getting caught underfoot. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2025
Adjective
It is currently used by educational consultants to identify the top list of schools that offer the best fit and education for their clients at the most affordable price for them. Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 18 May 2025 Option 3: Selling your PC Before you get rid of your old PC, consider whether selling or recycling is the best fit for you. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
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  • For ages 3-6—after which kids can typically rinse with water and spit out the paste—a slightly larger pea-sized dollop suffices.
    Matt Fuchs, Time, 14 May 2025
  • Outdated telemedicine laws in 10 states further limit care, requiring audio or video visits even when asynchronous consultations would suffice.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • One inevitable complication in understanding how attention paid to stories in the news corresponds with political support is that consumers can design a media diet of information from only one side or perspective.
    Ruth Igielnik, New York Times, 18 May 2025
  • Names will correspond with their locations. Clubhouse540, for instance, is named after the Zip code of its address, 60540.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Verb
  • Excerpt adapted from Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI, by Karen Hao.
    Karen Hao, Wired News, 21 May 2025
  • This essay is adapted from Jonathan Zittrain’s forthcoming book on humanity simultaneously gaining power and losing control.
    Jonathan L. Zittrain, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
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  • The festival has said that the closing ceremony on Saturday evening will go ahead as planned thanks to the fact the Palais des Festivals is equipped with independent power.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 May 2025
  • Royal Gourmet 5-Burner Propane Gas Grill This propane grill is equipped to handle all your barbecues with cast iron cooking grates, a removable grease tray for easy cleanup, side table, and side burner to cook side dishes simultaneously.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 24 May 2025
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  • Instead of buying an ebike and having to charge its battery at home or carry a charger around to top-up at an accommodating cafe, Yamaha set up ENYRING to offer a battery swap alternative.
    Paul Ridden May 16, New Atlas, 16 May 2025
  • High ceilings will accommodate the potential use of aerial drones, and the flooring will be treated with Electrostatic Discharge protection to prevent harmful static buildup between sensitive electronics and robots.
    Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
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  • Several media outlets reported earlier this month that the Trump administration was preparing releasing the full audio.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 18 May 2025
  • How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025
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  • But his lawyers, pointing to apparent inconsistencies in Sokola’s account, believe the new case is far from open-shut.
    Phoebe Eaton, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
  • In Chicago, where there are about 60 IRS special agents working downtown and in the suburbs, the IRS has been particularly effective in public corruption cases, including the blockbuster investigations of former Govs.
    Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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  • The 23-year-old has the raw materials to become a decent striker, including a decent burst of acceleration, but needs to play more to develop, which might not happen at Barca.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 May 2025
  • The pair hoped to make progress against urea-cycle disorders – inherited metabolic problems, like KJ’s that leave young children vulnerable to bursts of damaging ammonia.
    Karen Weintraub, USA Today, 16 May 2025

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