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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
Dana Feldman, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The Flash stabilizer legs now fold up to nest inside the burner, and the whole package than fits inside the 1-L pot, along with the gas canister.
—New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2025
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025
Now, with Opening Day next Thursday, Smith will ostensibly try to find a better fit for his services as a free agent.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
Thruster problems and helium leaks aboard Starliner led NASA to conclude that the spacecraft was not fit to carry the astronauts home.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Most of the sets were built in Toronto, disassembled, and flown to Iqaluit for reassembly, with each piece put on palettes and packed to fit the cargo plane’s fuselage.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The Flash stabilizer legs now fold up to nest inside the burner, and the whole package than fits inside the 1-L pot, along with the gas canister.
—New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
Salt Lake would seem a perfect fit, except for one thing: Republican Governor Cox is weighing whether to keep the festival’s revenues instate or sign a bill forbidding the flying of certain flags on state buildings and schools, including the Pride flag.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025
Now, with Opening Day next Thursday, Smith will ostensibly try to find a better fit for his services as a free agent.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
If your goal is simply to work out and get fit, team sports might not provide as much flexibility as other options.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
Thruster problems and helium leaks aboard Starliner led NASA to conclude that the spacecraft was not fit to carry the astronauts home.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
Verb
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Mid-March can suffice for early plantings of potatoes, but there is a risk of tuber rot if conditions turn cold and damp.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2025
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Current efforts to try to drive a wedge between Moscow and Libyan National Army Commander Khalifa Haftar, who controls the parts of Libya that house Russian military assets, will not suffice.—
Hanna Notte,
Foreign Affairs,
27 Feb. 2025
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Hallucinations occur when your sensory perception does not correspond to external stimuli.—
Anna Choi,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 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,
20 Mar. 2025
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Not adapting fast enough One of the fastest ways to fall behind in a recession is refusing to pivot when the market shifts.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Lunar update While Williams and Wilmore offered new insights into how humans can adapt to life in an extraterrestrial habitat, another pivotal mission helped pave the way for astronauts to venture deeper into space.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The property is equipped with 219 heating and 103 cooling.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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These ships are equipped with ramps that can quickly load, transport, and unload tanks and other heavy equipment in wartime.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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To accommodate the rush, airlines serving Sacramento International Airport have increased their service capacity in March by 21% compared to March 2024, Myers said.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Mar. 2025
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Explain the value of taking stress breaks during the day, and offer anytime access to resources to accommodate long hours or busy travel schedules. 4.—
Michael Held,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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White Castle took many pains to be productive, like making its burgers square to maximize the number of burgers that could fit on a grill, and limiting its menu to only a few items, which streamlined the process of preparing, cooking and serving food.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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What was the process like in terms of preparing for that role?—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Health officials said 259 measles cases have been identified since late January, up from the 223 cases reported earlier this week.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Zillion Direct doesn’t stand out as either a great- or poor-performing case in our formal thermal tests, so our consideration criteria are reduced to its feature set and to harder-to-quantify things like build quality.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
15 Mar. 2025
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Instead of using stress as a momentary burst of energy to handle a challenge, your nervous system stays trapped in a hypervigilant state, constantly preparing for the next emotional shift.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The second half opened with another Cathedral scoring burst, extending the lead in the first minute-and-a-half of the third to 18 following a three by Allen-Paisley.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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