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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
Brandon Keim, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
That’s why the country has two aircraft carriers and a hundred-billion-pound nuclear-weapons program, but the entire British Army could fit inside Manchester United’s soccer stadium, with a few seats to spare.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025
Alphabet also has its YouTube Shorts product, and there’s some chatter on Wall Street that Amazon could be a good strategic fit for TikTok.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
They can be styled a myriad of ways, including with wide-leg jeans or paired with trousers and an oversized blazer for a chic work ‘fit.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Lindsay and Beryl’s hand-on-eye gesture seems to fit that bill.
—Brandon Keim, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
That’s why the country has two aircraft carriers and a hundred-billion-pound nuclear-weapons program, but the entire British Army could fit inside Manchester United’s soccer stadium, with a few seats to spare.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
Select a dwarf variety that will be a better fit for growing indoors.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025
Alphabet also has its YouTube Shorts product, and there’s some chatter on Wall Street that Amazon could be a good strategic fit for TikTok.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
His most lasting fit partner-wise has been Myers, who barely played in the NHL last season.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
They can be styled a myriad of ways, including with wide-leg jeans or paired with trousers and an oversized blazer for a chic work ‘fit.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
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As industries continue to evolve at breakneck speed, traditional approaches to teaching and learning no longer suffice.—
Maja Zelihic,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Against elite teams like Cleveland, Oklahoma City, and Boston—the very obstacles the Knicks must overcome to achieve their championship aspirations—that approach might not suffice.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
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According to spiritual practices, this energetic field reflects our physical and spiritual well-being and is comprised of several layers: Each layer corresponds to a different chakra, emotional or spiritual aspects of our lives, and the expression of our personalities.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2025
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Recently, Annapurna signed a deal that will see the company adapt the games Control and Alan Wake for the screen.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Jan. 2025
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Karga Seven will adapt the sweeping historical book, which chronicles the world’s great dynasties across the entirety of human history, into a television series.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2025
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Just four months ago, in mid-September, the Brigade’s first 50 members, ranging in age from their mid-20s to mid-70s, were formally taught, equipped, and deployed as official volunteers.—
Emma Marie Jenkinson,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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More broadly, however, experts have told PEOPLE that urban infrastructure is not currently equipped to battle the kinds of firestorms like the one that swept through L.A. this month, fueled in large part by viciously strong winds.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Inside, the open floor plan is perfect for family gatherings, with spacious living areas that easily accommodate both intimate get-togethers and lively celebrations.—
Cece Lesesne,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2025
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Each train is designed to accommodate over 400 passengers and will operate at speeds reaching up to 350 kilometers per hour (217 mph).—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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In October, the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers changed uniform colors to prepare for high temperatures at Levi’s Stadium.—
Sam Joseph,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Samantha Montano, an assistant professor of emergency management at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, said the pause on assistance could effectively halt that agency’s programs that help state and local governments prepare for and recover from disasters.—
Nicholas Kusnetz,
WIRED,
29 Jan. 2025
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Settling in Mexico is not an option, Camacho insisted, though the Trump administration plans to ship asylum seekers arriving at the border back to Mexico to await U.S. adjudication of their cases.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Robison said this case was still pending at the time of Samsoe's disappearance in June 1979.—
Mollie Markowitz,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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But over eight half-hour episodes (including a finale that’s twice that length), those momentary bursts of magic feel all too fleeting.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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That was no problem for Netflix as Back in Action wasn't just filmed at Pinewood but action sequences were also shot on London's river Thames and at its barrier which prevents the city from flooding and bursts open in the film.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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