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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
Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 9 May 2025
Baggy fits and Levi’s continue to resonate with young consumers.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 2025
Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 9 May 2025
They’re made from a soft, stretchy blend of cottons and 2% spandex, offering both comfort and a flattering fit.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 May 2025
Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
However, the owners of the team saw fit to elevate Schmidt to the GM position — talk about loyalty and promoting from within.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025
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Verb
At first, Austin either doesn't notice or doesn't care how maladroit Craig is, and that challenges us to see him in a similar light, as a sweet but goofy guy who just doesn't know how to buy pants that fit right.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 9 May 2025
Baggy fits and Levi’s continue to resonate with young consumers.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 2025
Noun
Kendrick was a mad scientist, a Broadway-level showman who switched his fits every few songs like a true pop star.
—Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 9 May 2025
They’re made from a soft, stretchy blend of cottons and 2% spandex, offering both comfort and a flattering fit.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 May 2025
Adjective
In the end, our favorite trench coats are the ones that offer the best fit, comfort, protection, and portability to make your investment worthwhile.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
However, the owners of the team saw fit to elevate Schmidt to the GM position — talk about loyalty and promoting from within.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
Verb
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Alternatively, if passengers have a passport, that will suffice.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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Standard driver's licenses that aren't REAL ID-compliant will no longer suffice for these purposes, though passport books or cards will remain acceptable forms of identification.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
5 May 2025
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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And consider this: From 1969 to the present, 15 of the 20 Supreme Court appointments have been by Republican presidents, even though the Democratic nominees had won the national popular vote in a majority of the corresponding elections.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
Verb
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This is a custom layer within the mattress designed to adapt and cradle sleepers at any position.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
9 May 2025
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Perhaps working in television has trained DeYoung to adapt to other’s sensibilities before insisting on his own.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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The designs are equipped with a hint of femininity and edginess.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 May 2025
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The unit is also equipped with a Clean Sense IQ monitor, which will keep track of any extra particles.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
12 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
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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
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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Instead, Sovereignty will be rested, so the horse can be better prepared for the Belmont Stakes later this month.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
Noun
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This is signaling the risen value of architecting wisely, rather than For example, the creation of a vehicle platform is $6-10B and many automakers haven’t yet realized a flexible, extensible, software-enabling platform, the business case quickly aligns with this sentiment.—
Steve Tengler,
Forbes.com,
14 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
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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 21 May. 2025.
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