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
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Eldest son Luke and third son Beau got so big so early that the league organizers couldn’t find a youth-sized helmet to fit them.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 3 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
The remaining Knicks would then need to change their identity and play style to fit around the Greek Freak, a one-man band currently out with a calf injury but averaging 28 points, 10 rebounds and five assists this season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Eldest son Luke and third son Beau got so big so early that the league organizers couldn’t find a youth-sized helmet to fit them.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
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In addition, invest in a professional headshot (often available through career development offices) and begin assembling a versatile professional wardrobe suitable for interviews and a variety of workplace settings.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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This ultimately means that a suitable cathode must still be paired with it to create a complete battery cell.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 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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Earlier Epstein document releases showed Bannon and Epstein often corresponded, and that Epstein sought to revive his shattered reputation through a documentary with Bannon.—
Patrick Maguire,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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The former chairman of Newmark, a major commercial real estate firm, also had drinks on another occasion in 2011 with Epstein and corresponded with him about the construction of a building across the street from both of their homes.—
Philip Marcelo,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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That limit will be adjusted for cost of living starting in 2027.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Chelsea have adjusted quickly to Liam Rosenior.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Milligan officials said the fieldhouse was equipped with multiple carbon monoxide detectors that did not activate, and maintenance staff is actively investigating why the detectors did not set off alarms.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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With such broad big-brand experience, Mulier may be well equipped to navigate the machinations of Versace and the Prada Group.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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The original 1914 Panama Canal locks accommodated vessels up to 40 feet in draft.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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Durango’s 104 properties accommodated more than 5,800 renters in the past year.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
30 Jan. 2026
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The announcement came as the British government prepared legislation to eject Mandelson from the House of Lords and remove the noble title, Lord Mandelson, that came with his seat in the chamber.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Besides Cherfilus-McCormick and her brother Edwin, Nadege Leblanc, a staffer for the congresswoman, is a defendant in the case, as is David Spencer, who prepared the congresswoman’s tax return for 2021.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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This goal, this moment, was a fitting reward for his patience and dedication.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Fitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitted. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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