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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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past tense of fit
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archaic to be fitting or proper we hardly know them, so for Christmas a simple card will fit

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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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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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Recent Examples of fit
Verb
These styles are actually designed to fit shorter frames — no pooling, dragging, or scrunching required. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024 Here are some of the names that fit the bill: One name on the list was steel producer Cleveland-Cliffs , down 54% this year. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
Other clubs have yet to confirm any plans, though teams such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres also make sense as potential fits. Will Sammon, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024 Its mesh outer panels contour to your breasts for a seamless, supportive fit. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Staying fit while traveling is actually something to look forward to in the hotels’ 2,500-square-foot fitness center. Sherrie Nachman, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 While Kennedy's fashion choices might be unorthodox, his dedication to staying fit is clear. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Lambert opted for a fitted jacket with a wide paisley collar that revealed her turquoise bra underneath. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024 To offset their extreme volume, keep everything above the waist more fitted, and don’t feel the need to go overboard on layers or accessories. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2024
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If doing a better job developing the young players on defense is the top priority, Golden would fit the bill. Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025 Taking the place of theaters and water slides, the ship is instead fitted with six operating rooms, recovery wards, intensive care units, and a pharmacy—all state-of-the-art facilities designed to deliver free medical care to those facing unjust poverty. David Nikel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for fit 
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  • In that case, the court found that the First Amendment’s right to freedom of association shields organizations from being forced to employ individuals if doing so undermines their core mission.
    Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Gibbs also painted angels on the organ case and an altar panel, reports Episcopal News Service’s Tracy J. Sukraw.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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  • Measuring the time of the long swings of the sledgehammer between bursts of stone.
    E.L. Doctorow, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Juniper leads with a burst of citrus, floral lavender, and hibiscus.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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  • The men then left the scene, but returned two weeks later to attempt to conceal the victim by placing a large wooden board over the body.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The roughly seven-mile stretch of Coast Highway in Laguna Beach is known worldwide for its postcard-perfect views and gateway to the city’s eclectic art and retail scene.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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  • This year with the Thunder, Caruso has appeared in 19 bouts so far, all off the bench.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Usyk was far from ineffective in the middle of the bout.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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  • According to a report from KPTV, the sudden explosion occurred inside a food truck owned by 4 Caminos Authentic Mexican Food in the downtown area of Vancouver, Wash., on Sunday, Dec. 15.
    Gil Macias, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Brunson’s explosion was a masterclass in resilience.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
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  • Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.
    Oshan Jarow, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
  • The huffs and hums, produced by two women standing face-to-face and vocalizing from their throats, is believed to be one of the oldest music forms in the world.
    Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2024
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  • The attack unfolded on Friday night as the family was traveling in a GMC Yukon with an Illinois license plate, officials said.
    Anne Laurent, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The Treasury brought in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency immediately after being notified of the attack, with the remaining agencies, the FBI, intelligence community and third-party forensic investigators, contacted upon realization of the extent of the attack itself.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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  • Veteran offseason signing Eddie Jackson, who started four games, also was benched and then released after his frustration boiled over with an outburst at Orr in front of players and coaches.
    Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
  • That nativist outburst, and the fact that many in MAGA-land seconded the emotion, prompted the incoming vice president, JD Vance — who is married to the daughter of highly skilled immigrants from India — to recoil.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024

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