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as in to correspond
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 to adapt
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 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 prepare
to make ready in advance
I won't have time to fit the spare room for the guests
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as in case
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
without her medication, she'd have an epileptic fit
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as in burst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
helpless fits of laughter from the audience
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as in scene
an outburst or display of excited anger
found out what his wife had spent on clothes and threw a fit
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as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
clothing that is fit for horseback riding
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as in go
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action
fit for military service
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as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
I don't think those bald tires are fit for winter driving
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as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
eat well and stay fit
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as in qualified
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
need to hire someone whose language skills make them fit for the job
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Recent Examples of fit
Tia Katz, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Some of them would fit in just as well as decor pieces in your hallway or living room, and many of them would make the best gifts.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2025
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This wide-leg, high-rise style from Target has a relaxed fit that provides extra room for movement.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The former President’s legal team, however, is seeking to avoid Duterte facing the court—including arguing that the 80-year-old is no longer fit to stand trial.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Covering is when employees intentionally downplay or hide aspects of themselves to fit in.
—Tia Katz, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Some of them would fit in just as well as decor pieces in your hallway or living room, and many of them would make the best gifts.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
Fix it by mixing behavior data with real buyer fit and input from sales.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This wide-leg, high-rise style from Target has a relaxed fit that provides extra room for movement.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
At forty-five years old, Shane was fit and healthy.
—John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The former President’s legal team, however, is seeking to avoid Duterte facing the court—including arguing that the 80-year-old is no longer fit to stand trial.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
Verb
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But today, the Attention Economy no longer suffices.—
Rajiv Shesh,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In fact, all phone calls, emails, and even drop-in visits to the local Extension office are free, and many times, thanks to modern technology, a picture can suffice to help with a lawn problem.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Crucially, these dates correspond to important dynastic events that the hieroglyphs omit — filling in the puzzle pieces scholars had been missing.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
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There was another threepeat in the women’s 4x100m thanks to the quadrant of Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Twanisha Terry, Kayla White and Sha’Carri Richardson before a rousing finish from reigning Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles saw the US defeat Canada in the corresponding men’s event.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
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Relaxed selection, when an environmental stressor is removed, has occurred in many organisms that adapt to dark conditions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
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The conversation turned to their approaches to adapting existing material.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The property is equipped with a heating system and a cooling system.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Nepal gave itself an imperfect constitution—but also a Parliament equipped with the means to perfect it.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Valeria was able to do any translating, and with help from furniture donated by neighbors the Haskells converted their three-bedroom house into a five-bedroom house to accommodate the Zarutskas along with themselves, Valeria’s adult daughter, and three dogs.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Sep. 2025
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The staircase is too narrow to accommodate two-way traffic; people were bumping into one another.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To prepare for Dublin, beyond the constant stream of e-mails and phone calls, multiple Vikings staffers took an advance trip in June.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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And be prepared to strap into your breezy ripped jeans for the foreseeable.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For the Islanders, the average is the real worst case, placing them firmly in the mushy middle.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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In that case, try a gentler form of iron (like ferrous bisglycinate) with a meal or snack, says Moon.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The burst of color from the roses, flowers and greenery perfectly complemented the vibrant and textural creations.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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The bursts of action punctuate these lulls and sync perfectly with the intro song, Shortchange Hero (by The Heavy).—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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