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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
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
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
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
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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
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
Verb
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Quarterly price adjustments will no longer suffice, particularly in this era of unpredictable and sudden tariff changes and dynamic pricing services.—
Rochelle Thielen,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Instead of turning seven surrounding acres into a private golf course, for example, a run-of-the-mill, subsurface stormwater tank would have sufficed to meet stipulations that new developments cannot intensify flooding on neighboring properties.—
Denise Hruby
Updated July 13,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Analyst Alan Gould’s new price target of $510, raised from $430, corresponds to about 33% upside ahead.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
19 July 2025
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Coale said that while lawyers may be learning to adapt to the technology’s quirks, clients could soon become the larger liability.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
20 July 2025
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This would not only give researchers time to understand and control the behavior of existing AI systems, but would also give institutions time to adapt and prepare for how to prevent economic disempowerment of American workers from mass AI automation.—
Jason Hausenloy,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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Each building is projected to cost between $3.5 and $4 million and will come equipped with high-level security cameras, keypad locks, and motion detectors.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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Autos: The new tax break on car loan interest comes equipped with a trunk full of caveats, writes Susan Tompor.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Instead, this bamboo foldable drying rack neatly folds out and can accommodate a full load of clothes.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Its Bowery store is its largest at 3,000 square feet, accommodating about 45 people inside and 20 people outside.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Whole spelt berries work well in breakfast cereal, soups, or side dishes, and can be prepared like rice or risotto.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Researchers have used different types of strawberries prepared in different ways to assess their blood pressure benefits.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
Noun
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In any case, Reed, who has learned how to teleport an egg, comes up with a plan to teleport the entire planet and everyone on it to a totally different star system.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The lower chamber of the Philippine Congress received at least four separate cases of impeachment against the Vice President between December and February—though only one was transferred to the Senate, which would have served as the impeachment tribunal.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
25 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
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The raging river bursts from its banks around this time, sweeping homes, cars, campers and cabins downstream.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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“Fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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