as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
it is only fitting that you should be the one to take her back to the airport since she flew out to see you
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as in befitting
archaic
to be fitting or proper
we hardly know them, so for Christmas a simple card will fit
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as in corresponding
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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3
as in adjusting
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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4
as in preparing
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 accommodating
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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as in arranging
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 fitting
Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Sketching, garment fitting and creating mood boards are among participants’ tasks.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
And so, as part of the family’s project of fitting into their new country, Shteyngart went under the knife.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The couple gets cozy (literally and sartorially speaking) in the new photo shoot, embracing each other while showing off the clothing brand's latest women's and men's apparel, which is fitting for the festive season right around the corner.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Sketching, garment fitting and creating mood boards are among participants’ tasks.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Versatile Clothing Picks The key to fitting all your clothes in a carry-on is versatility and layers.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
And so, as part of the family’s project of fitting into their new country, Shteyngart went under the knife.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fitting
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As comedians from Bill Burr to Kevin Hart were slammed for performing at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival, Dave Chappelle said the Middle Eastern nation is actually more suitable for stand-up than the United States.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Garlic from the grocery store is not suitable for growing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By comparison, campaign two felt more scattered and improvisational (befitting a D&D game).—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Still, the Fins’ 27-21 home victory over the still-winless New York Jets was pyrrhic, at high cost, befitting this difficult Miami season still in need of rescue.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Fed instead holds gold certificates corresponding to the value of the Treasury’s holdings, and credits the government with dollars in return.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The lot code numbers with corresponding expiration dates are visible on the backside of the pouch along the bottom strip.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If Woltemade is still adjusting to his team-mates and his team-mates are still adjusting to him, the statistics suggest their offensive shortcomings are more fundamental.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Cut to a dinner scene, and Wang can be seen adjusting the Wulu pendant necklace on his mother’s neck during dinner.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Broncos were without timeouts, so Nix was preparing to get in position to clock the ball and give Wil Lutz a field-goal attempt.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Virginia’s large population of federal workers is preparing for major disruption.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kobach has petitioned top Republican lawmakers to convene a special session with the goal of blocking the Kansas Department of Revenue from resuming its practice of accommodating gender marker change requests, according to a letter sent to GOP lawmakers and obtained by The Star.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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By accommodating Wirtz, Slot has changed the midfield dynamic that won Liverpool the Premier League title.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The agency later stated the animal was in good health, stress-free and receiving appropriate care from her handlers.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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And, restoring and maintaining the health of Florida’s 1,100 springs will require further study to tailor appropriate interventions to each one.—
Christopher F. Meindl,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Some fans point to the absence of Will Muschamp, who went to an off-field role after the 2023 season, coinciding with the defense slipping last year.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Consumer sentiment fell more than 7 points from December 2018 to January 2019, coinciding with the most recent government shutdown, according to a Committee for Responsible Federal Budget analysis of University of Michigan survey data.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Fitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitting. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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