fit (in)

verb

Definition of fit (in)next
as in to go

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  1. go
  2. belong
  3. stay
Verb
  • The whole scene looks like Carmy went full Dexter on the back of house crew.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • Over the past week, the conflict between the United States and Iran has gone from a simmering tit-for-tat to something that much more resembles all-out war.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of go
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  • Community journalism does not belong in a hedge fund’s portfolio.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • Helen, however, insisted that the credit belonged neither to her nor to John.
    — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
Definition of belong
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  • The ultimate aim is to create places where people can genuinely stay, connect, and belong, not just provide shelter.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • At 24, he’s expected to stay strong at that level for the foreseeable future.
    — Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of stay
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“Fit (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit%20%28in%29. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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