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
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
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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
Verb
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
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The area has tons of trails suitable for winter snowshoe adventures.Outside Online, Outside Online, 6 Jan. 2025
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Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.Katie Stockton, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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Through this, the team was able to see that new memories were replayed and cemented in the brain during a fleeting moment in one of the non-REM sleep stage subsets, which corresponded with the animals' pupils appearing contracted.New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
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This year, Tesla corresponded with authorities in Austin regarding safety expectations for its autonomous vehicle technology.Lora Kolodny,Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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In California, lottery prizes are adjusted based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
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Winter warning timing changed Due to the storm’s timing, The weather service adjusted the winter storm warning for Kansas City earlier.Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 4 Jan. 2025
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Playing cards and jokers can be equipped with enhancements that will increase your score.Scott Robertson, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
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Even people’s Ring doorbells, equipped to alert users with messages from other Ring users, began to ping out drone sightings.Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Amtrak will waive additional charges for customers who change their reservation, and most customers were accommodated on other trains, according to a spokesperson.Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
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Neurodiversity will be better accommodated at work Half of neurodivergent employees want to quit their jobs, or already have, due to not being supported by their employer.Sally Percy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Third-party experts are well-equipped to build comprehensive talent agendas, and addressing this proactively allows investors to be prepared for the challenges ahead.Dan Hawkins, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Scotland youth international has several admirers in Europe prepared to provide a first-team pathway and a wage of more than £20,000 a week.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Pretty fitting to hand the reins over on January 6.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 8 Jan. 2025
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This name change is more fitting for McDonald’s in light of our inclusion value and better aligns with this team’s work.Doug Melville, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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This has resulted in the Blackbird (a versatile square frame that pairs well with a variety of looks) and Good Night (an oversized frame best suited for bolder looks).Darryn King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Lopping pruners are best suited for material ½ inch or larger in diameter.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Fitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitted. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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