as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
it is only fitting that you should be the one to take her back to the airport since she flew out to see you
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as in befitting
archaic
to be fitting or proper
we hardly know them, so for Christmas a simple card will fit
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as in corresponding
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 adjusting
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 preparing
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 accommodating
to make or have room for
we can fit you in the booth if the rest of us squeeze closer together
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as in arranging
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 fitting
Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Another option that is perhaps even more fitting for a kitchen counter is to fill your bowls with pomanders.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
The flashy entrance to the Signing Day ceremony seemed fitting for Harris, who made a spectacular, one-handed touchdown grab in the fourth quarter Friday to help Mater Dei seal a 31-24 victory against St. John Bosco in the CIF-SS Division 1 final.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 4 Dec. 2024
The latter provides a fitting backdrop for the Metiers d’Art show, given the city’s vibrant heritage of silk manufacturing and trade.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
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High school and the idea of not fitting in is much more terrifying for her than any supernatural monster.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Another option that is perhaps even more fitting for a kitchen counter is to fill your bowls with pomanders.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
The flashy entrance to the Signing Day ceremony seemed fitting for Harris, who made a spectacular, one-handed touchdown grab in the fourth quarter Friday to help Mater Dei seal a 31-24 victory against St. John Bosco in the CIF-SS Division 1 final.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 4 Dec. 2024
The latter provides a fitting backdrop for the Metiers d’Art show, given the city’s vibrant heritage of silk manufacturing and trade.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fitting
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Common Sense Media, an online resource that provides media rating and reviews, advises that children nine and up are of a suitable audience.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Through a new partnership with the World Health Organization, St. Jude has launched a pilot program to identify suitable manufacturers and deliver effective generic forms of vital childhood cancer medicines to six countries: Ecuador, Jordan, Mongolia, Nepal, Uzbekistan and Zambia.David Cox, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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An immersive orchestral experience befitting the whole family, spend this holiday evening with the spectacular sound of strings singing spooky Christmas carols.Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
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Suitable for ages 3 and up, this show is a illuminated spectacle befitting the whole family.Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
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To be clear, Martell’s cask programme is fully geared to offer a luxurious experience and the corresponding price tag.Mark Littler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The number of reposts and times a post is quoted is now listed only numerically, next to the icons for the corresponding interaction.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Commit to making progress in these areas, regularly reviewing and adjusting your approach based on the results.Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This was after adjusting for bonds listed across multiple platforms.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Relying on luck typically leads people to ignore the responsibility of preparing for the inevitable.Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Spaces represent the steps in catching, slaughtering and preparing a goose for the festive table, and pitfalls—like a jail, a tavern or death—could lose a player a turn or two, or return them to the start.John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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In accommodating a young family, Ainscough’s brief meant carving out special—and sometimes small—spaces.Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 27 Nov. 2024
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With logistics, businesses should consider how accommodating their properties and buildings are to a microgrid construction process.Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Leaders must assess whether a decision is strategic, tactical, or operational to determine the appropriate level of involvement.Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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What's an appropriate way teachers and adults can be involved? All eligible contest entries must be written, recorded and produced by students.Steve Drummond, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Mexican crackdown started last December, coinciding with the drop from the record month of immigration.Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 7 Dec. 2024
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The slump, in fact, started sooner than that — coinciding with the Lakers’ NBA Cup schedule.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Fitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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