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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
now that you've explained your absence to me, my records and the office's fit
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as in to adapt
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
I can undo the hem on these old culottes and fit them into a skirt
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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 prepare
to make ready in advance
I won't have time to fit the spare room for the guests
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as in case
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
without her medication, she'd have an epileptic fit
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as in burst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
helpless fits of laughter from the audience
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as in scene
an outburst or display of excited anger
found out what his wife had spent on clothes and threw a fit
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as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
clothing that is fit for horseback riding
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as in go
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action
fit for military service
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as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
I don't think those bald tires are fit for winter driving
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as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
eat well and stay fit
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as in qualified
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
need to hire someone whose language skills make them fit for the job
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Recent Examples of fit
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
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
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
Verb
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Excerpt adapted from Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI, by Karen Hao.—
Karen Hao,
Wired News,
21 May 2025
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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
Verb
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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
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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
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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
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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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
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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
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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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“Fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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