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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
Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024
Christmas crackers wrapped in marbled paper fit the theme.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Bernard Marr, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Hekmat said the collaboration was a natural fit since both Cult Gaia and Raxxy are committed to pushing boundaries, although in different ways.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 4 Dec. 2024
Seattle has the need at third base and the team desperately wants to win, so the fit alone makes sense.
—Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Verb
This fabric filler fits into the sliver of space between the car seat and the armrest, thus blocking phones, keys, and crumbs from disappearing into the gap.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024
Christmas crackers wrapped in marbled paper fit the theme.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
This will reduce the time and cost of hiring and result in employees who are a better fit for their roles.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Hekmat said the collaboration was a natural fit since both Cult Gaia and Raxxy are committed to pushing boundaries, although in different ways.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
There’s a lot of versatility in America’s forwards and a lot of interesting ways to make the pieces fit with a strong mix of varying skill sets.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 4 Dec. 2024
Seattle has the need at third base and the team desperately wants to win, so the fit alone makes sense.
—Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
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The human touch is irreplaceable, especially in a sector like customer service, where sometimes a bot just won’t suffice.Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Although the support probably won’t suffice for more athletic adventures like hiking or running, the no-fuss, super-comfy style is just the thing for hotel lounging, shopping and low-key sight-seeing—with no worry about blisters.Samson McDougall, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Participants also suggest that their current birthmarks or birth defects correspond to wounds from a previous life.Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Today’s state-of-the-art models seem to have networks of code that consistently correspond to certain topics, ideas, or entities.Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Many Booker Prize winners go on to be adapted for screen.K.J. Yossman, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Where brands often fall short is not adapting quickly enough to these changing expectations.Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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This helps ensure each project is optimally equipped for efficient execution.Kenzie Biggins, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Paul Barnaby The primary bath is equipped with a soaking tub and shower.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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Aqua, set to launch in March, is 10% bigger than its predecessors in the line’s Prima Class and accommodates about 3,600 passengers at double occupancy (though still smaller than the preceding Breakaway Plus Class).Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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This underscores the financial pressures that any company using AI is under to accommodate intensive workloads.Chris McHenry, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Port of Los Angeles spent months preparing for the possibility of a dockworkers strike on the East Coast, Seroka told The Times in October.Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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As millions prepare to fly for the holidays, the Federal Aviation Administration is warning travelers about a hidden danger in their luggage: lithium-ion batteries.Ash-har Quraishi, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Last Friday a judge denied the Philadelphia Eagles’ motion for reconsideration in their case against Factory Mutual Insurance.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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In some states felons are ineligible to vote, unless specific requirements (as in Trump’s case) are met.Sabrina Clay, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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The most mentally strong people lean on these five mantras, which can provide little bursts of resilience and create sparks of happiness. 1.Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
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Solar flares are intense bursts of electromagnetic radiation from sunspots on the sun.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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