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present tense third-person singular of fit
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as in suffices
archaic to be fitting or proper we hardly know them, so for Christmas a simple card will fit

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as in qualifies
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 accommodates
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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fits

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noun

plural of fit

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Verb
  • That data also corresponds with findings from the research firm Gartner, which estimated that in 2024 about 80% of all individual voice connections would be through mobile phones and 20% through landlines.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Despite public outcry and boycotts following the 2016 North Carolina anti-trans bathroom ban, this past year has seen bills targeting trans people's use of the bathroom that corresponds with their gender have come back to a concerning degree.
    James Factora, Them, 27 Nov. 2024
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  • This is because if the balloon’s size is not made incrementally larger, the stomach adapts to its presence and stops sending its satiety signals to the brain.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Imagine having a personal tennis coach who never gets tired, always hits the perfect shot, adapts to your skill level and is available 24/7.
    Fox News Staff, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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  • Though the brand calls it a balm, its lightweight, lotion-y formula qualifies more as a cuticle cream, and its skin-buffing massage tip takes its flake-reducing formula to the next level.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
  • According to the study, 80% of the world’s working population qualifies as frontline.
    Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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  • The system accommodates changes in gait pattern, step speed, weight bearing, and support level.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Support Employee Needs Implementing flexible work arrangements, including telework and adjustable hours, accommodates employees’ personal needs and fosters better work-life balance.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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  • Now more than a year into her term, Bullock leads a central bank that, thus far, has held out on cutting interest rates, placing her fiercely in the spotlight as the country prepares for a 2025 election with cost of living concerns top-of-mind for voters.
    Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Trap Of Luck The difference between luck and capability lies in how an organization prepares for and responds to problems.
    Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • After initially stumbling out of the gate with Butler in and out of the lineup due to health issues, Miami has now won three straight bouts, and five of its last seven games.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The analysts expect bouts of volatility but think Lilly is a must-own core holding.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This coincides with a number of important transitions.
    Big Think, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Beyond that, the plane is installing mood lighting that coincides with cabin activity.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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  • Founded in 2016 in Ontario, by CEO Manmeet Maggu and CTO Rahul Udasi to assist Maggu’s nephew, Trexo customizes each brace’s gait to the user and adjusts it over time.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
  • This calculation takes into account your highest 35 years of earnings, adjusts them for inflation and calculates your Social Security monthly benefit at your full retirements age.
    Thomas Hager, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Fits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fits. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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