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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
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
The oven fits compactly on your countertop but can still hold a nine-inch pizza or four slices of bread.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
From a trousers perspective, this is reflected in the popularity of wide-leg shapes in recent seasons, across different styles from casual to formal—as well as straight-leg silhouettes with relaxed fits, and more recently, barrel-leg and balloon pants.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
Moore accented her beautifully fit look with a matching satin clutch and high jewelry by Cartier, including a necklace embellished with diamond and rubies set in platinum.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Light emitted from neutron stars, meanwhile, bears a resemblance, but doesn’t perfectly fit the signal shown in the simulations.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
The oven fits compactly on your countertop but can still hold a nine-inch pizza or four slices of bread.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
Despite their recent rise in prevalence, prequels are often a bad fit for television.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
From a trousers perspective, this is reflected in the popularity of wide-leg shapes in recent seasons, across different styles from casual to formal—as well as straight-leg silhouettes with relaxed fits, and more recently, barrel-leg and balloon pants.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Olivia Culpo, wife of San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and mother of their 4-month-old daughter Colette, balanced a comfy and stylish game day ‘fit with pumping gear, and, by her own admission, a wild hangover while watching her husband’s team triumph over the Atlanta Falcons.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
Moore accented her beautifully fit look with a matching satin clutch and high jewelry by Cartier, including a necklace embellished with diamond and rubies set in platinum.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
Verb
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While some local judges applied the supermajority standard, others declared that simple majority votes suffice.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
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While some local judges applied the supermajority standard, others declared that simple majority votes suffice.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The end of the growing season corresponds with the end of the mowing season.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Panthers entered the weekend with an opening on their 53-man roster, so only one corresponding move was needed to activate Corbett and Coker together.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Oct. 2025
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According to Edwards, Brooke deliberately portrayed Arabella as struggling to adapt to her new home and her Canadian identity.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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The research team also revealed that the robots can change their shape and gait to adapt to different terrains or to perform a variety of functions, such as gripping and lifting objects.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Increment 4 program, which aims to equip smaller, faster vehicles with scalable turrets capable of tackling a range of threats.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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The airline already started equipping its regional jets with faster internet equipment, and the overhaul of its mainline fleet continues.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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The planes have a range of 7,750 miles, and can accommodate up to 13 passengers.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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In total, Cotino aims to accommodate around 1,900 residential units across a 618-acre site.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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You should also be prepared to replace worn hoses, especially for ranges that connect with flexible gas lines.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Enduring hunger alongside heavy, unbelievable sounds of explosions, some of the relatives sheltering in our house decided to prepare their bags and head south.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The scientific case for exploration dates back many millions of years to continental drift when Greenland was believed to be closely connected to Norway and the British Isles.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Holt, who has six cases pending in federal court over civil rights violation claims, said as soon as he was transferred, the state began trying to get the cases dismissed as moot, citing his relocation to West Virginia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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Soon there was a burst of flame, which appeared to spread from the cab and shot out several feet from the driver's side of the truck.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Halfmann's team knew this process takes a burst of energy.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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