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as in to suffice
archaic to be fitting or proper we hardly know them, so for Christmas a simple card will fit

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as in to equip
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 to accommodate
to make or have room for we can fit you in the booth if the rest of us squeeze closer together

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past tense of fit
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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 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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to make or have room for we can fit you in the booth if the rest of us squeeze closer together

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Recent Examples of fit
Verb
While these women boast too many accomplishments to fit in a quick roundup, here are just some things to know about each player in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 July 2025 The gray or cream linen cushions are both wonderfully neutral, so either option will fit right in among the other colors in your home. Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2025
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He could be moved to save more financially, but Stevens did speak out recently and talk about the 26-year-old's future and potential fit with the team. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025 Jean styles include the 20x Competition Jean 01, a relaxed style with a straight leg, and 20x Competition Jean 02, a regular jean with a narrower fit. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 July 2025
Adjective
The dress, which shimmered from every angle, was fit for a winner — the square neck line allowed the Olympian to show off her ample cleavage and tattoos with comfort and ease, as the dress was made from the same fabric as Athleta's Transcend Open Back Tee. Laney Crawley, People.com, 17 July 2025 Finally, by the afternoon of January 6, the pieces were fit together. Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 17 July 2025
Adjective
This set features two pillow shams, duvet cover, and flat and fitted sheet. Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 23 May 2025 With Relaxed Suiting and an Eye-Catching Bag A baby blue button up (and an avocado bag) add a touch of whimsy to a fitted suit. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
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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 See All Example Sentences for fit
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Noun
  • Richard Dreyfuss has opted out of a fan event due to a severe case of bronchitis.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
  • The effectiveness of appointing people to open seats (in this case, left open deliberately by Burnett to pass onto his son) is undeniable.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
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  • The galaxy can be seen undergoing a burst of star formation thanks to the tidal influence of a galactic neighbor, with the glowing red form of an emission nebula visible throughout, giving the impression of a cosmic firework display.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 July 2025
  • This act of formality did not prevent an easy atmosphere from developing in our classrooms; there were frequent bursts of laughter.
    Brooke Allen, New Yorker, 12 July 2025
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  • In the film’s closing scene, Ra and a group of teenagers fly off in his spaceship.
    Ekow Eshun July 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
  • In Superman’s final scene, Milly Alcock makes her debut as Kara Zor-El a.k.a.
    Jack Smart, People.com, 11 July 2025
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  • The main card features a number of other fantastic matchups, including a middleweight bout between Paulo Costa and Roman Kopylov as well as a welterweight fight between Kevin Holland and Daniel Rodriguez.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
  • In the headlining bout, BMF champ Max Holloway faces Dustin Poirier for the third time.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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  • The road closures and evacuation orders around the Esparto fireworks explosion site were lifted on Friday, allowing a closer look at the site where seven people were killed in the July 1 blast.
    Nathaniel Levine, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2025
  • The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has identified the three deputies killed in Friday’s training facility explosion at an East Los Angeles County training site.
    Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
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  • Getty Images To date, the post has amassed more than 900 comments from TikTok viewers, many of them poking fun at the golden retriever mother's annoyed expression and shallow huffs.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
  • The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.
    Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
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  • But then-Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin repudiated the deal, saying a decision on the death penalty in an attack as grave as Sept. 11 should only be made by the defense secretary.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 July 2025
  • Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky kicked off the proceedings in Rome as Moscow pounded Ukraine’s capital with another major missile and drone attack overnight in some of the heaviest attacks on Kyiv in the more than three-year war.
    Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
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  • Also, any strong and sudden outbursts in meteor activity — which are hard to predict, but possible — may last only a few hours.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • The incident occurred after Brickhouse accused her co-workers of stealing her phone, leading to a violent outburst, court filings say.
    Real-Time News team, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025

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