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
Jared Weiss, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The idea therein is that injuries or poor performance generally help sort out fitting in what at first appears to be too many players for too few spots.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
First, girls and boys of all ages were extra concerned about not fitting in with their gender group.
—Adam Stanaland, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
But what Lue wants to see is more aggression, less fitting in and more imposing himself on the game.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The idea therein is that injuries or poor performance generally help sort out fitting in what at first appears to be too many players for too few spots.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
Tight-fitting lid The key to regulating the temperature is to open the cooler only when necessary.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
First, girls and boys of all ages were extra concerned about not fitting in with their gender group.
—Adam Stanaland, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
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Parents, guardians, aunts and uncles don't have time to read every book on the shelf while trying to pick something for the young reader in their life, so here are some simple ways to determine if a book is suitable for that child.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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One way to make sure your hydrangeas look their loveliest is to plant them alongside suitable companion plants.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
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His shot-for-shot duel to the death with SGA was befitting of an MVP referendum game.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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The main theater where talks were held was extraordinary, befitting of the art appreciators in the room.—
Vanessa Grigoriadis,
Vanity Fair,
10 Mar. 2026
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If their finish would have earned them prize money, USATF will pay them the corresponding amount.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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Each pitch outcome has corresponding odds and users have a limited timeframe to choose whether to wager.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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As Kaiko continues adjusting to life indoors, Turner hopes her story will help others recognize the long‑term consequences of unethical breeding—and the difference a safe, loving home can make.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Of course, other settings for adding profile pictures to agents' profiles and adjusting their permissions also require attention.—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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The process involved preparing documents showing proof of employment or family ties that signal an applicant isn’t likely to overstay their visa.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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The show includes so many details about accommodating autism in a medical setting, as seen with Langdon’s bedside manner and particularly his request for Mel to turn down the lights.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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This initiative will continue into next season as well, likely accommodating more games against Original Six and other marquee clubs.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Everyone is urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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That plan ultimately goes awry, with Margot surviving the attack, smartly staged in a way that doesn’t completely ratchet up the violent tension, keeping the audience in an appropriate level of comfort while not compromising the narrative.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Design can help with that, starting with accessories that keep your brush head far from the orange grime that lines the sink while simply suiting your bathroom’s style.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
23 Feb. 2026
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Only Ralph could make tweed, velvet, fur pelts and suiting sexy and recognizable and stylishly sumptuous.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Fitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitting. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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