as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
her personality is well fitted to a desk job
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as in did
archaic
to be fitting or proper
we hardly know them, so for Christmas a simple card will fit
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as in corresponded
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 adjusted
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 equipped
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 prepared
to make ready in advance
I won't have time to fit the spare room for the guests
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Recent Examples of fitted
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
Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
Regularly revisit the team's overarching goals and ensure each member sees how their work fits into the bigger picture.
—Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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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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Whether the mood leans formal and refined or lighthearted and casual, Verona Sunset can be easily adapted to fit any dream wedding.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
Regularly revisit the team's overarching goals and ensure each member sees how their work fits into the bigger picture.
—Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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While targeting the hospitality sector with the new collection, Moses said her wallpaper designs are suitable for restaurants, hospitals, office buildings and other commercial spaces.David Moin, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Cash used in operating activities was $9,812,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, reflecting a net loss adjusted for changes in operating assets and liabilities.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Credit Agreement, which extended the maturity date and adjusted certain financial covenants.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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For their experiment, the researchers collected satellite navigation signals from millions of Android phones around the world equipped with a dual-frequency Global Navigation Satellite System.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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These troops will be equipped with Russian military hardware, and initial deployments will include a cadre of 2,600 soldiers to be sent to Russia’s Kursk oblast, or region, to help repel a Ukrainian offensive.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement The centers will house only adult men, while vulnerable people such as women, children, elderly people and those who are ill or victims of torture will be accommodated in Italy.Llazar Semini, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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The remaining 19 passengers were accommodated by a bus.Greg Norman, Fox News, 14 Oct. 2024
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As more people travel, destinations and hospitality businesses must be prepared to manage the inevitable increase in solid waste generation, which would otherwise end up in landfills.Shrikant Dash, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Located in the Bywater neighborhood, the space’s upbeat vibe echoes the menu; think fresh seafood prepared in innovative ways; bass ceviche, vibrant green adobo shrimp, octopus with a walnut salsa negra, and fish tostadas alongside carne asada, arroz negro, costras, and sopes.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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In fitting form for the satirical website, The Onion’s news release announcing the sale was written in the voice of a CEO of Global Tetrahedron, a fictional evil company created by Onion staff.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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That grace is a fitting conclusion to her season-long arc.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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The afternoon, governed by the heart and small intestine (fire element), is better suited for creative tasks and collaborative work.Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Unlike traditional CPUs, GPUs are far better suited for the repetitive and complex computations that AI requires, particularly in deep learning and neural networks.Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
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The company completed the sale of its corporate headquarters in Denton, Texas, in October 2024, which was classified as held for sale at the end of the fiscal year.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Reading International has classified several properties as held for sale, including assets in Townsville, Australia, and Wellington and Rotorua, New Zealand, as part of its strategy to enhance liquidity.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Fitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitted. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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