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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
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
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
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
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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
Noun
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
Adjective
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
Verb
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While this requires a very long explanation, suffice it here to say that there may be situations where the Bankruptcy Trustee may acquire, exercise management rights and liquidate the interests of an LLC in bankruptcy.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Any kind of win would’ve sufficed for Sox fans who suffered through two straight 100-plus-loss seasons.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cox and his team ensure each of their rentals (and their corresponding shower curtains) are clean and cared for.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2025
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Trump held up an enormous chart that displayed the names of countries and corresponding tariffs.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Being able to adapt to change, focus on what’s relevant, switch between tasks, manage conflict, and recognize systems that may be different are all important aspects of the answer to this question.—
Pia Lauritzen,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The digital marketing industry seems to reinvent itself every time new tech develops — which requires marketing consultants to adapt right alongside the revolving door of trends.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The test facility is equipped with a dozen jet fans, each almost as tall as the workers who run them and powerful enough to simulate a Category 5 hurricane.—
Amal Elawady,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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The vacuum is also equipped with a high-efficiency filter and a handy dustbin that can be emptied with the push of a button.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Other upcoming vehicles will also be developed to accommodate traditional internal combustion, hybrids and E-power.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The government has since decided to reopen the application process to accommodate new applications.—
Marta Abbà,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Remembering how a few crucial opportunities to work on calligraphy and design at a young age prepared him for his career in film, fashion, and painting, Yi Ming hopes to open similar doors for other young artists.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Trump has called for interest rate cuts in the current environment, though that would be somewhat counterintuitive as businesses prepare for price increases from the tariffs.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Another case involves Venezuelan immigrants seeking hearings to contest their gang membership.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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All the nervous energy that had built up at American Airlines Center was released in a burst of delirious joy.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Hubble Space Telescope's recent deep-dive into Andromeda has been able to track the disorder in M31 that the merger left in its wake: streams of stars cannibalized from the galaxy eaten by M31 and producing a burst of star formation.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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