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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
Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The goal isn’t just to detect anomalies, but to understand how every change fits into the broader system.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
In some ways, Kane would have been a better fit for City than Haaland such is the level of his all-round game.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
In addition to their sleek leather uppers, the shoes feature resilient rubber outsoles fit for New York City sidewalks and well beyond.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Thanks for teaching me how to buy clothes that fit, how to cook Mexican food, how to be a better man, how to solve puzzles in Zelda, how to make good playlists, how to be a good friend, and how to understand Spanish.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The goal isn’t just to detect anomalies, but to understand how every change fits into the broader system.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
Both denim styles are available in regular (S–3XL) and petite (SP–3XLP) sizing, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to inclusive fit.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
In some ways, Kane would have been a better fit for City than Haaland such is the level of his all-round game.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
This is for riders who are physically fit and advanced beginner or higher, who would enjoy moderate climbs and single-track trails.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
In addition to their sleek leather uppers, the shoes feature resilient rubber outsoles fit for New York City sidewalks and well beyond.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
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Breaking down such a layered metaphysical concept with the relatively few words left in this review would be a fool’s errand, but suffice it to say that all of the math miraculously checks out.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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Potato sacks were restitched as dresses for the girls while ugly brogans that didn’t fit had to suffice as shoes.—
Nathan Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Receive approximately $1,965 in premium for each contract (each contract corresponds to 100 shares).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Tolbert’s time in Denver corresponded with the Broncos’ 2016 Super Bowl win.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The series, which was adapted from Liz Moore's novel of the same name, centers on Seyfried's Mickey, a police officer who works in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Kensington at the height of the opioid crisis.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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These are the ones most likely to be adapted for crowd monitoring throughout cities.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Artificial intelligence inspires both excitement and anxiety, and few people are as well equipped to separate signal from noise as Rajeev Kapur.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The property is equipped with a heating system.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In October 2014, MSHSL began deliberating on how to accommodate transgender athletes.—
Jordan Shearer,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Meraviglia Plus-class MSC Grandiosa continues the trend, accommodating more than 6,300 passengers at full capacity as the larger of MSC Cruises’ two ships at Port Canaveral (the other is the MSC Seashore).—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui and Chris Williams planned to assist Fincke and Cardman in suiting up and preparing the tools and equipment that would be needed outside the space station.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Manhattan prosecutors urged a judge on Wednesday to set a July trial date in Luigi Mangione's state murder case in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, two months before jury selection in his federal death penalty case.—
MICHAEL R. SISAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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In Short’s case, the flattening is particularly egregious, because the inchoate facts of her life are shoehorned into the obsessions of amateur sleuths who continue to get those facts wrong.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The only constant is Mount Etna, looming off to one side, at times sputtering out smoke, ash, and short bursts of lava.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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And yet, two-thirds into the song’s six-minute lurch, a beaming synth line appears like a biblical burst of light, a plea for sanctuary from perpetual chaos.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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