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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
Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Here are some of the names that fit the bill: One name on the list was steel producer Cleveland-Cliffs , down 54% this year.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Will Sammon, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Its mesh outer panels contour to your breasts for a seamless, supportive fit.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Sherrie Nachman, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
While Kennedy's fashion choices might be unorthodox, his dedication to staying fit is clear.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Verb
These styles are actually designed to fit shorter frames — no pooling, dragging, or scrunching required.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Here are some of the names that fit the bill: One name on the list was steel producer Cleveland-Cliffs , down 54% this year.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
Other clubs have yet to confirm any plans, though teams such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres also make sense as potential fits.
—Will Sammon, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Its mesh outer panels contour to your breasts for a seamless, supportive fit.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Staying fit while traveling is actually something to look forward to in the hotels’ 2,500-square-foot fitness center.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
While Kennedy's fashion choices might be unorthodox, his dedication to staying fit is clear.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
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The Syrian people face monumental challenges, and after more than a decade of conflict and devastation, piecemeal solutions will not suffice.Karam Shaar, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
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The court concluded that Wright’s contempt was of such gravity that only a custodial sentence would suffice.Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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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, 21 Dec. 2024
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Its corresponding streaming gains are enough to push the song onto the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart at No. 16 via 3.7 million streams, a gain of 29%.Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
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Winter jasmine is drought tolerant and adapts to a variety of growing conditions.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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An attorney could adapt Pavia’s arguments to fit a challenge to initial eligibility rules, which include assorted academic requirements.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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While some prisons have taken steps to provide hospice and palliative care to a limited number of residents, many facilities are not equipped to care for a high volume of older adults, a report from the Office of the Inspector General confirms.Tom Chiodo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Moscow added thermobaric warheads to the kamikaze drones, which were also equipped with Russian Kometa navigation units and Chinese control boards.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Aqua, set to launch in March, is 10% bigger than its predecessors in the line’s Prima Class and accommodates about 3,600 passengers at double occupancy (though still smaller than the preceding Breakaway Plus Class).Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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This underscores the financial pressures that any company using AI is under to accommodate intensive workloads.Chris McHenry, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Real estate agent Peter Klaven (Rudd) has just proposed to his fiancée, Zooey (Rashida Jones), but can’t possibly prepare for his wedding without having a best man.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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For example, aerial surveillance could show the movement of ammunition from arsenals to port as the Pentagon prepared for war.Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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About 280 of these cases are under the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.Yasmeen Saadi, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2024
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Legal proceedings in such cases can take years in normal circumstances, but Wellpath's bankruptcy means dozens of those cases, like the Capaci case, are on hold for the foreseeable future.Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
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The most mentally strong people lean on these five mantras, which can provide little bursts of resilience and create sparks of happiness. 1.Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
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Solar flares are intense bursts of electromagnetic radiation from sunspots on the sun.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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