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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 June 2025
The fitted bodice incorporated a corset-like structure, with a bevy of oceanic inspiration throughout and seashells aplenty.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The straightforward process involves uploading a picture of your face or snapping a photo, allowing the AI tools to scan the shape and contours to find the glasses that best fit your face.
—Jason Phillips, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The rest of the possible inclusions are one or two pillowcases, a fitted and flat sheet and a bed skirt.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 June 2025
The fitted bodice incorporated a corset-like structure, with a bevy of oceanic inspiration throughout and seashells aplenty.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
Verb
The 24-year-old former Giants top-five prospect could fit somewhere in that mix.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The straightforward process involves uploading a picture of your face or snapping a photo, allowing the AI tools to scan the shape and contours to find the glasses that best fit your face.
—Jason Phillips, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fitted
Adjective
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Questions over the midfielder being a suitable captain arose when his form dipped in the 2024-25 season.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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This long-sleeve dress is suitable for multiple occasions and easy to style.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Such incidents, in the past, would have had her run home, and write about them furiously in her journal, worried that forgetting them would erase the blessings corresponded to it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Surprisingly, that surge has corresponded with the team deciding to part ways with franchise slugger Rafael Devers, and several players have stepped up to fill his shoes.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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All of the cats who tested this litter adjusted to it quickly and easily — some even had a little play date in their box, kicking and scratching, which is a good sign!—
Kayla Blanton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Everyone needs time to get adjusted to this new life after a breakup.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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The airline expects its first aircraft equipped with next-generation internet equipment to enter service in 2027.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Rescuers, equipped with specialized cutting tools, began trying to free the marine creature — but then things took a turn.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The airline reserves the right to refuse transportation to plus-size passengers who cannot be safely accommodated.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Where Mosquito Supper Club is a five-course $135 prix fixe menu, Saint Claire’s concise menu, served on lovely, mismatched china, is à la carte for parties of six and under, with larger parties accommodated on a case-by-case basis.—
Beth D'Addono,
Southern Living,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Grab these early Halloween deals now so you can be prepared when October 31st rolls around.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Here, these dishes are prepared with less sauce (not a bad thing) and overall salt than at Taipei South, despite having the same ownership.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Candy fans will enjoy watching it, and his children — who both participate in the documentary — will be able to look to it as a fitting tribute to their father.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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For Bowie, the choice to put his creative energy into a musical in what would be the final months of his life seems to be a fitting one.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Fitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitted. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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