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 did
archaic
to be fitting or proper
we hardly know them, so for Christmas a simple card will fit
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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
Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025
Her straight-leg jeans are a relaxed silhouette—not baggy, but not quite fitted—and her trench coat is kept open and unbelted.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Apr. 2025
As a powerhouse who knows how to inflict pain, King perfectly fits the faction's mold.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Queen Camilla’s emerald green midi dress featured long sleeves and a fitted bodice, which transitioned to a flowing skirt and Empire waistline.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025
Her straight-leg jeans are a relaxed silhouette—not baggy, but not quite fitted—and her trench coat is kept open and unbelted.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
The boxy top-handle tote became an instant icon, at a time when city-dwelling young women with high standards weren’t seeing bags that were versatile enough to fit a back-to-the-basics ’90s aesthetic.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Apr. 2025
As a powerhouse who knows how to inflict pain, King perfectly fits the faction's mold.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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This content is not, nor is intended to be, trading or investment advice or a recommendation that any investment product or strategy is suitable for any person.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Through this, the team was able to see that new memories were replayed and cemented in the brain during a fleeting moment in one of the non-REM sleep stage subsets, which corresponded with the animals' pupils appearing contracted.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Jan. 2025
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This year, Tesla corresponded with authorities in Austin regarding safety expectations for its autonomous vehicle technology.—
Lora Kolodny,Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
26 Dec. 2024
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This umbrella can be easily adjusted to five heights and has 360-degree rotation.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The asset limit under the bill would be automatically adjusted for inflation on a biennial basis.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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Each seat is equipped with a USB port for power, as well as an in-flight entertainment system with movies and television programs.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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As a result of regulations prompted by the Lakeview fire, along with several other conflagrations, building materials are now fire-resistant, and most schools are equipped with smoke alarms, sprinklers, and extinguishers.—
Rascal Kemble-Curry,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Large animals are being accommodated at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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However, after more than two seasons, Adams asked to be traded last September, and the Raiders eventually accommodated his request.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
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There’s no such thing as being over-prepared when traveling with kids.—
Ramona Saviss,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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All four teams are stronger and better prepared with players who weren’t available for the first meeting.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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The back-and-forth nature of this series almost makes a Game 7 a deserving, fitting end to this matchup.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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So what could be more fitting than renaming it for Donald Trump?—
Joe Mathews,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
Verb
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This has resulted in the Blackbird (a versatile square frame that pairs well with a variety of looks) and Good Night (an oversized frame best suited for bolder looks).—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Lopping pruners are best suited for material ½ inch or larger in diameter.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Fitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitted. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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