as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
her personality is well fitted to a desk job
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as in corresponded
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 adjusted
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 equipped
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 prepared
to make ready in advance
I won't have time to fit the spare room for the guests
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Recent Examples of fitted
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Pay special attention to places like sweatshirt pockets and fitted sheets.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Several of the other tight ends still available fit the Engram profile as a receiver-first move player, so doubling up there doesn’t quite square.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Currently on sale for $100, these pants are lined with the brand’s Arctic Fleece fabric and have a semi-fitted, straight-leg shape.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Pay special attention to places like sweatshirt pockets and fitted sheets.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
Filming began in late January 2024 with principal photography primarily taking place on a studio set built around a real Boeing 747 acquired and fitted out for the production.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Several of the other tight ends still available fit the Engram profile as a receiver-first move player, so doubling up there doesn’t quite square.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
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The researchers are now working on further improving the ionic conductivity of the silicone electrolyte – and at the same time looking for a suitable industrial partner to begin commercializing the technology, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The expansive sandy beaches of Grand-Popo are incredibly enticing but not suitable for swimming, as the sea is typically rough and full of dangerous rip currents.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Everybody was on their best behavior Monday night, with the possible exception of one crucial play, and the clutch shot-making of Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander more than sufficed as great theater.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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Pointing out that Jeanty has recorded 6, 8 and 6 receptions in his last three games would have probably sufficed at the case for this prop bet.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Dec. 2025
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Just like with trees, it was thought that each ring corresponded to a single year of age.—
Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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The group that decreased sedentary time had lower lactate levels in their blood, and within that group bigger decreases in lactate corresponded to greater improvements in metabolic flexibility.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
5 Mar. 2026
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MaiaSpace, a French ArianeGroup subsidiary, has adjusted its timeline, now aiming for an inaugural launch in early 2027.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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None adjusted easily to her height or her husband's for shaving.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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The company said vehicles equipped with the battery can add a large portion of range within minutes.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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It's designed for use in a professional environment that's already equipped with solutions for audio and video conferencing.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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Uber’s website says service animals must be accommodated in compliance with applicable accessibility laws and the company’s service animal policy, which says there are no exceptions due to allergies, religious objections, or a fear of animals.—
Steve Karnowski,
Twin Cities,
11 Mar. 2026
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Writers accommodated the skimmer.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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The drone attack killed nine people, including three children, and injured at least eight others as the leader of the Simon Pele gang prepared to distribute gifts to children in the area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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While the properly prepared, boiled three times, tender spring leaves of this plant are the main ingredient in poke sallet, a fixture of Southern cuisine, the plant is truly toxic.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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In front of the Louvre Pyramid, Eileen Gu stepped out this week wearing a set of diaphanous wings — a fitting ensemble for an Olympic athlete whose sport sends her airborne.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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As the Bulls weigh this dynamic, Tuesday’s game was a fitting encapsulation of the franchise’s present and future.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Fitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitted. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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