1
as in health
the condition of being sound in body
a gymnastics program promoting fitness and agility in school-aged children
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as in relevance
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
I have to question the fitness of wearing a bright red dress to a funeral
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Recent Examples of fitness
Amenities at The Waldo include one level of underground parking as well as surface-level parking, a community room, fitness room, in-unit laundry and a playground that will be installed on the property.
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Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2026
An Orange County company that sells franchises for popular boutique fitness studios has reached an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission to settle allegations of rule and practice violations and will pay $17 million to franchisees.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
The fitness company is ramping up its commercial business, announcing yesterday new Bike and Tread products designed for busy gyms.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Amenities also include pools, fitness centers and playgrounds, the website shows.
—Joe Marusak
march 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
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Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2026
An Orange County company that sells franchises for popular boutique fitness studios has reached an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission to settle allegations of rule and practice violations and will pay $17 million to franchisees.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
The fitness company is ramping up its commercial business, announcing yesterday new Bike and Tread products designed for busy gyms.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Amenities also include pools, fitness centers and playgrounds, the website shows.
—Joe Marusak
march 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fitness
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Donors must be at least 17 years old in most states (or 16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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The outpatient clinic opened in 2020 and offers services including primary care, as well as specialty health services such as laboratory work, telehealth, and mental health care, according to its website.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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How much money could Charlotte bring to the table for roster construction, staff salaries, operating expenses, and anything and everything that could rejuvenate the 49ers’ program and kickstart its return to relevance?—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Yet the stumbles under Davis that would’ve qualified as successes elsewhere struck at the core identity of a program with national brand-name relevance and ties to some of the sport’s biggest names like Smith, Williams, James Worthy, Michael Jordan and Vince Carter.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The meaning of wellness travel has expanded to include everything from somatic meditation to hormone replacement therapy and grief counseling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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As with most wellness trends, bone broth is nothing new.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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The validity of this is not scientifically proven and requires further research.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Olivier isn’t challenging the validity of his conviction to get relief or to seek monetary damages, Justice Elena Kagan wrote.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Slow running also increases the size and strength of your heart chambers, increases blood volume, and improves the strength of your connective tissues, tendons, and bones, Hamilton adds.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2026
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If there have been too many mini-resets for the comfort of the supporters, a strength of Howe’s Newcastle has been absorbing lessons and responding, at least some of the time.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Rising redemptions The recent spike in redemption requests across private credit has raised fresh questions about the suitability of the industry's higher-yielding, but less-liquid, vehicles for retail investors.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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He was granted parole under the state's Elderly Parole Program, which allows inmates 50 or older who have served at least 20 consecutive years to receive a specialized parole suitability hearing.—
Louis Casiano , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The update comes as rodeo outfits have drawn attention online, including viral social media videos debating the appropriateness of attire worn by some attendees.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Selecting the right songs for your family's commute involves considering the mood, energy, and appropriateness of the lyrics based on your child's age.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
15 Mar. 2026
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More than two-thirds of companies don’t clearly disclose leave duration, and among those that do, fewer than 5 percent meet international standards for duration, pay and global applicability.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Mar. 2026
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In taking this event as his starting point, Alper has created a film that is both culturally specific, and has plenty of wider applicability as well.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Fitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitness. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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