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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
Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
At a historic board meeting in December, the architect of the project was told to go back to the drawing board after the board decided the design of the building was too contemporary and didn’t fit the historic character of Hollywood Lakes.
—Lauren Costantino
february 11, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
In these instances, there are alternative options, like Reglan, a prescription drug used to treat GERD plus nausea and vomiting, or rectal suppositories like promethazine, that may be a better fit.
—Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 9 Feb. 2026
David G. Allan Feb 15, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Past models, however, have often fallen short in upper design, fit, and overall comfort.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 15 Feb. 2026
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Verb
McCalla plays Emma Tate, a more modern woman and the town’s teacher who struggles to fit into the town’s strict mold.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
At a historic board meeting in December, the architect of the project was told to go back to the drawing board after the board decided the design of the building was too contemporary and didn’t fit the historic character of Hollywood Lakes.
—Lauren Costantino
february 11, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
Native Americans used it to treat multiple symptoms such as coughing fits, insomnia and urinary problems.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
In these instances, there are alternative options, like Reglan, a prescription drug used to treat GERD plus nausea and vomiting, or rectal suppositories like promethazine, that may be a better fit.
—Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Then came slimmer-fit, synthetic stretch fabrics after WWII, with fashion designers such as Emilio Pucci, magazine editors and celebrities barreling into the trend.
—David G. Allan Feb 15, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Past models, however, have often fallen short in upper design, fit, and overall comfort.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
Verb
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These kinds of exchanges used to suffice.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
15 Feb. 2026
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For example, speculation about Chalamet and Jenner's status would not suffice as evidence of an engagement.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Pointer states correspond to properties that are classically observable, such as position or charge.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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Of course, most of the people who corresponded with Epstein were men.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Thus, the robot can adapt to new situations without losing key properties of the movement, such as keeping a bottle vertical so as not to spill the contents, as per the press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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This article was translated and adapted from Spanish by John Newton.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The peaceful mountain lodge is equipped with every amenity and convenience, including ski-in, ski-out accommodations.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Members use Woodway 4Front treadmills, and BeaverFit benches equipped with dumbbells, slam balls and resistance bands.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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From now on, the Post will no longer accommodate the admirably omnivorous avidity of its best readers.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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Part of the project will also be expanding a portion of the cart path to accommodate the new service window and to provide ADA access.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The group is preparing to study microplastics in the lake.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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This seasonal dip requires just 10 minutes of hands-on time and can be prepared a few days in advance of serving.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The mysterious case of a chain-saw-wielding vandal who appeared to randomly terrorize trees in and around downtown Los Angeles last year has come to an anticlimactic close.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Lewis, executive director of Community Center for Immigrants, had just received an update on his case the night before.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There has been some speculation that Lagrange’s future could be as a reliever, which would let his electric arsenal play up in bursts.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Consistency triumphs over bursts of brilliance.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Feb. 2026
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