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
Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Detangling separate fitted and flat sheets can take time—and muscle.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2025
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Chris shows up and puts on a tiny pink Speedo that can barely fit his mic pack in the back.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The rapper was photographed arriving at the United Nations on Nov. 18 wearing a black fur coat layered over a fitted black look.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Detangling separate fitted and flat sheets can take time—and muscle.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2025
Verb
John Elliott would fit the mold.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Chris shows up and puts on a tiny pink Speedo that can barely fit his mic pack in the back.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fitted
Adjective
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Ryan said Thursday that the man had been wearing orange booties issued by the county holding center, rather than proper shoes suitable for winter weather.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Surf here is at its peak from May to October, with breaks suitable for surfers of all levels.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 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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While there has been a boom in development, demand hasn’t sufficed to fill them.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
25 Nov. 2025
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Cubital fossa — the crease of the elbow This week in 1878, the French scientist Charles-Emmaneul Sédillot corresponded with Émile Littré concerning certain micro-organisms and a suitable word to name them.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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With friends like these The records show that Epstein corresponded with many of his friends about the Herald’s reporting.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Tapering will be reevaluated regularly and adjusted accordingly based on monitoring.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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When adjusted for inflation, wages have barely budged since 2020, according to analysis from January by The Hamilton Project, a nonpartisan economic research group.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, amid events marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, Zelenskyy noted that Russia has not defeated Ukraine nor broken the Ukrainian spirit, despite Moscow's bigger and better equipped army and heavy bombardment of civilian areas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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The astronomical observatory equipped with world’s largest camera hit a key milestone on February 24, when a complex data-processing system pushed hundreds of thousands of alerts out to scientists eager to pore over its most exciting sightings.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
26 Feb. 2026
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Without question, gender stereotypes deserve to be challenged, not accommodated.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Such efforts must not be tolerated or accommodated.—
Lauren Hodges,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
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All-day dining at The Common Room blurs culinary boundaries to curate an exceptional selection of prime cuts, succulent seafood, and specialty dishes, each meticulously prepared and enhanced with local flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Read Credit Suisse’s own post-mortem report on its Archegos failings, prepared by law firm Paul Weiss.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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The form-fitting, ultra-soft stretch fabric and flattering neckline of the Chelden Turtleneck Dress deliver a polished look from departure to arrival.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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And apparently, her relatives end up loving Connor, which gives Bri the confidence to come to the dress fitting that both her mom and Connor’s mom attend.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Fitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitted. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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