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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
Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Outside Online, 16 Jan. 2025
In most studies, people were considered fit if their VO2 max was higher than 20% of others in their age group.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 16 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
At least, that very loose metric has long been the standard for anyone who wants to stay fit, live longer and healthier, and stave off any number of diseases that are associated with inactivity.
—Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Outside Online, 16 Jan. 2025
In most studies, people were considered fit if their VO2 max was higher than 20% of others in their age group.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 16 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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The pattern uncovered by the team corresponds with models that suggest black holes grow through repeat collisions in densely packed star clusters.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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The mayor and council members didn’t compare bank balances or transactions to a corresponding bank statement or invoice to ensure information was accurate, auditors said.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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These insights can inform smarter business decisions and help adapt to changing industry dynamics.—
Pete First,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The good news here is that America adapts all the time to face security challenges.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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His home in Cheshire is not just equipped with a gym and a pool, there are also cryotherapy and hyperbaric chambers.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
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
Verb
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Shake-it-up hire: Deion Sanders, Colorado coach Would the spotlight in Dallas shine wide enough to accommodate two larger-than-life personalities (Sanders, Jones) instead of just one (Jones)?—
Mike Sando,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Perle was underwriting it and finally had to rent a hall to accommodate the troops.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Every autumn, as the leaves turn golden and football fever sweeps across America, players of all levels prepare for the season ahead.—
Monty Davis,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Rotunda is prepared as the inclement weather alternative for each inauguration in the event of inclement weather.—
Zeke Miller,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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In those cases, the project reports the most conservative tolls of missing people.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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The incident comes as shelters and pet hospitals in Michigan, including Woodhaven Animal Hospital and Romulus Animal Shelter, reported seeing a rise in animal abuse cases.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Boston is bracing for snow late this weekend as a burst of Arctic air drops temperatures into the teens.—
Rachel Dobkin,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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It was inspired by the neon colors of neon light artist James Turrell, adding bright bursts of pink and orange to their belts.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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