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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
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
Russia and Ukraine are increasingly relying on tactical glide bombs, conventional aerial bombs fitted with wings and guidance systems.
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Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Garment innovation is also advancing, with inclusive sizing and adaptable fits gaining more attention across the industry.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2026
Labels like Staud, Le Monde Beryl, and Aeyde are experts at translating easy shoe shapes like flats and strappy mules into elevated works of art, fit for even the most formal of occasions.
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Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
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Verb
Consume peanut butter in moderation and stick to recommended portion sizes to fit your calorie needs.
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Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
Russia and Ukraine are increasingly relying on tactical glide bombs, conventional aerial bombs fitted with wings and guidance systems.
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Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Noun
The real shift is from hiring for cultural fit to creating a culture where different people, skills and ideas can thrive and grow together.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Garment innovation is also advancing, with inclusive sizing and adaptable fits gaining more attention across the industry.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Adjective
Human babies have heads almost exactly as big as the mother’s pelvis—a squeeze by any standard and a tighter fit than other great apes.
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Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2026
Labels like Staud, Le Monde Beryl, and Aeyde are experts at translating easy shoe shapes like flats and strappy mules into elevated works of art, fit for even the most formal of occasions.
—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
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If time doesn’t allow for spa treatments, a morning swim in the indoor pool accompanied by a sauna and cold plunge in one of their two thermal suites might suffice.
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Nothing less than radical, out-of-the-box thinking will suffice given their current, suffocating, purgatorial scenario.
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The three-person team then found the corresponding symbols on a paper chart.
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To discover that the notes corresponded to where there was more human activity was really very moving.
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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Organizations that approach this thoughtfully, measure outcomes carefully, and remain willing to adapt will be in the best position to determine whether a four-day workweek truly works for their business long-term.
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The result is uncommon room layouts like the tri-suite king room equipped with two twin-sized beds and a king bed split by a privacy divider that doubles as a playful art installation.
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Some locations have tables equipped with leash hooks and water bowls.
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While earlier concepts called for flip-up chairback seating throughout the stadium, engineers determined the historic venue's existing structure could not accommodate those seats without significantly reducing capacity or requiring major reconstruction.
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The Department of Homeland Security is changing the guidelines for Iran’s national soccer team ahead of its third World Cup match on Friday to accommodate extra time afforded to other countries in the tournament, an agency spokesperson said.
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For this year's 55th annual Pride Parade on Sunday, organizers were prepared, with six cooling buses stationed along the parade route.
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.
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Unfortunately, there are cases where an individual’s illness is so advanced that there is no curative treatment available.
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Around 100 immigration cases are scheduled at one time and respondents must attend in person, a practice that has strained an already overwhelmed system and further complicated the shifting legal landscape, attorneys working in the court say.
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San Francisco real estate agent Butch Haze of Compass has seen tech booms followed by ravenous bursts of homebuying since the first internet gold rush of the late 1990s.
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True to its name, Swift is designed to pivot quickly to capture late-breaking astronomical events such as gamma ray bursts and exploding stars.
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