as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
her personality is well fitted to a desk job
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variants
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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
René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
The same silver metallic fabric covered the fitted bodice, straight front panel and rounded hip panels.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Mar. 2026
Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Laughton also said one of the most important lessons she’s learned is that great leaders don’t fit a single mold.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
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Adjective
To keep the outfit balanced, try a fitted top, a cropped jacket, and minimalist accessories.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
The same silver metallic fabric covered the fitted bodice, straight front panel and rounded hip panels.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
The seats are fitted with removable cushions with machine-washable covers for easy maintenance.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Laughton also said one of the most important lessons she’s learned is that great leaders don’t fit a single mold.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fitted
Adjective
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Accessibility While there are two rooms suitable for those with mobility impairments, the grounds have irregular surfaces and some steep gradients.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The focus should not be on finding the most outstanding candidate but the most suitable one.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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He is entitled, dismissive and will go out of his way to say something cruel and condescending when nothing at all would have sufficed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 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
Verb
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BrightEdge found usage spikes that corresponded to major AI players launching their newest models.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The initiative confirmed that the number tracking device found on the dead animal corresponded with the one that had been attached to the whale, German news agency dpa reported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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The 12-team CFP further adjusted the postseason when first-round games moved on campus, bringing consistent stakes back to those six bowls but back-burnering the rest of the bowl system.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Wasil, who has a neon-green mullet, adjusted the beaded boutonnière on Hollister’s lapel.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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The self-winding mechanical movement is also equipped with an 18-karat pink-gold oscillating weight and balance bridge—done up in the material specifically for this collection.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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The lawsuit says people had their facial data collected without notice or consent when visiting homes or businesses equipped with Ring cameras.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Beginning in 1978 when the city started to build Reunion Arena, the city of Dallas accommodated both the Mavericks and Stars with buildings that became key pieces to its growing downtown landscape.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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For families Families can easily be accommodated, with rollaway beds, cribs, or connecting rooms with dual twin beds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And in-room, a Thuoc Nam (traditional Southern Vietnamese herbal medicine) herbal bath or sleep tea prepared from folk remedies to finish the night off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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As Sacramento prepared for Election Day, voters had already begun Monday to return ballots at early voting and vote-by-mail ballot drop-off locations, such as the California Museum in downtown Sacramento.—
Velvet Wu
June 1,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Stankiewicz, 61, smirked at the fitting metaphor after the Trojans clinched their first NCAA super regional berth in 21 years.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Adapt if your current costume is ill-fitting.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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“Fitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitted. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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