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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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present tense third-person singular of fit
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as in suffices
archaic to be fitting or proper we hardly know them, so for Christmas a simple card will fit

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as in qualifies
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 accommodates
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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plural of fit

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Recent Examples of fit
Verb
At first, Austin either doesn't notice or doesn't care how maladroit Craig is, and that challenges us to see him in a similar light, as a sweet but goofy guy who just doesn't know how to buy pants that fit right. Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 9 May 2025 Baggy fits and Levi’s continue to resonate with young consumers. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 2025
Noun
Kendrick was a mad scientist, a Broadway-level showman who switched his fits every few songs like a true pop star. Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 9 May 2025 They’re made from a soft, stretchy blend of cottons and 2% spandex, offering both comfort and a flattering fit. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 May 2025
Adjective
In the end, our favorite trench coats are the ones that offer the best fit, comfort, protection, and portability to make your investment worthwhile. Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025 However, the owners of the team saw fit to elevate Schmidt to the GM position — talk about loyalty and promoting from within. Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
Adjective
  • These options provide faster data transfer rates and are more suitable for today's high-volume data needs.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
  • The fan also has a larger size that is suitable for bathrooms up to 150 square feet.
    Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • If the Cowboys opt for the poison preferred recently by Carolina, Evans — Tampa Bay’s career receiving yardage leader — could conduct a go-route clinic.
    Joey Knight, Dallas News, 14 Jan. 2023
  • This is my new go-spring treat for sunny afternoons and porch-chair traveling.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Apr. 2021
Adjective
  • More information is available online at PCCF.gives.
    Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2025
  • Pricing and Availability: The Alessandro Cortini Clara IEMs are available now from Campfire Audio and are priced at $1,999.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Adjective
  • Holly took three significant lessons from her years in healthcare consulting and used them to lay the groundwork for Sapphire and Salt’s mission: The U.S. population is continuously less healthy, with chronic preventable diseases increasing.
    Jennifer Pierce, USA Today, 9 May 2025
  • Now 2-and-a-half years old, the quadruplets are healthy and keep their family busy.
    Sam Gillette, People.com, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • Although the news came as a big shock to many, his family believes that there is no one more qualified to lead the church.
    Linda Marx, People.com, 13 May 2025
  • The state isn’t tracking the number of students who have since qualified due to the change.
    Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • The grant was approved last year with strong support from both sides of the political aisle, which was fitting, as glioblastoma killed both Sen. John McCain, an Arizona Republican, and Sen. Ted Kennedy, a Massachusetts Democrat.
    Karen Weintraub, USA Today, 9 May 2025
  • This last one is really important, because there’s some concern that tightly fitting belly bands could put too much stress on your pelvic floor, which might theoretically worsen a case of pelvic organ prolapse.
    Kathleen Felton, SELF, 6 May 2025
Adjective
  • Be ready to discuss this factually, not emotionally, and give examples.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • And Address Board Concerns As boards engage with executive leaders regarding the use and deployment of agentic AI, CFOs need to be ready to contribute to discussions regarding questions such as: What is our long-term vision for deploying agentic AI in our organization?
    Jim DeLoach, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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  • The original system has evolved significantly since its introduction, with specialized needles now available including the Fast Pour, which is especially useful at restaurants, and Vintage needles designed for older corks.
    Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • By David Kessler Ever since the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk realized that GLP-1 drugs were useful for more than diabetes, doctors and researchers have struggled to answer a deceptively simple question: Who should be taking them?
    David Kessler, The Atlantic, 13 May 2025

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