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
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Our one complaint with the Parachute percale sheet set is that there aren’t any directional tags on the fitted or top sheet, despite being a staple inclusion on luxury sheet sets (and even some budget-friendly ones).
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
None of those things fit neatly into a 30-second video clip.
—Rep. Nick Menapace, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
This Gap pick is well-made, fitted but not too fitted, and endlessly versatile.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Our one complaint with the Parachute percale sheet set is that there aren’t any directional tags on the fitted or top sheet, despite being a staple inclusion on luxury sheet sets (and even some budget-friendly ones).
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Work that isn’t trying to fit a mould, but redefine it.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
None of those things fit neatly into a 30-second video clip.
—Rep. Nick Menapace, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
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Visitors can also rent colorful, open-sided Mokes from Anegada Reef Hotel or local outfitters for a classic Caribbean way to explore the island; the adventure set may prefer more standard off-road-suitable Jeeps.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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While this lotion is suitable for most skin types, it’s not recommended for children.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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What sufficed for drama down the stretch was whether May’s team would join Jerry Tarkanian’s 1990 UNLV juggernaut as only the second team to hit triple digits at the Final Four in the modern era.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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What sufficed for drama down the stretch was whether May’s team would join Jerry Tarkanian’s 1990 UNLV juggernaut as only the second team to hit triple digits at the Final Four in the modern era.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Whether Epstein ever corresponded with the prince about Yemen is not known.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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This rise corresponded with a nearly equal uptick in hospitalizations linked to kratom alone, from 43 admissions in 2015 to 538 in 2025.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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From there, building operators get a clearer picture of what can be adjusted without disrupting daily operations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Skip sessions, or freelance your own schedule, and expectations need to be adjusted accordingly.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
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As a result, this vessel is equipped with an extra guest cabin on the main deck, as well as more social spots and even a lower-deck entertainment room.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
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Panther is equipped with an omnidirectional, four-wheel-steering, four-wheel-drive (4WS+4WD) chassis, enabling agile movement and stable operation in complex indoor environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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Oakland accommodated more than 1,000 private aircraft during Super Bowl week, Skantz said.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The guests were accommodated at Denarau hotels, per Blue Lagoon Cruises.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
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Producer Shannon -- my right arm -- was by the kitchen sink, getting the video equipment prepared for a long day of work.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Seasonal allergy symptoms come to an end with the first freeze in the colder months, so be prepared for a sniffly spring and summer.—
Hali Smith
April 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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Its name references Chongqing’s role as a major logistics gateway linking inland China to global shipping routes—a fitting title for a city often called one of China’s fastest-growing economic hubs.—
Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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Usually, fitting smaller wheels to an EV increases range because the rotation of each wheel causes a lot of drag that saps range, and smaller, narrower wheels disturb less air.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Fitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitted. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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