fit (in)

verb

Definition of fit (in)next
as in to go

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  1. go
  2. belong
  3. stay
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  • But Vicki immediately goes past Meredith Marks (disengaging) to Amanda Frances (opening her laptop and working), even as the others try to earn their paychecks by poking at her.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The search is underway for a person who went missing while jet skiing off the Long Beach coast on Sunday night.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of go
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  • Below, how to wear the nightie dress trend, plus more of our favorite styles that belong firmly in your late-summer daytime rotation.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Store Food Containers in One Place Craft containers belong in the crafting area, bathroom containers belong in the bathroom, and your food containers belong in the kitchen.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of belong
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  • Fireplaces are stocked with fragrant piñon wood, making winter stays especially cozy, while silk covers conceal TVs and handmade Le Creuset dishware keep modern amenities from disrupting the mood.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Ask whether OpenRouter will keep publishing the provider served on each request, and whether provider ordering, price ceilings and exclusions stay under customer control.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
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“Fit (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit%20%28in%29. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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