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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit (in)
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About a decade ago, a group of competitive CrossFitters in Charleston, South Carolina, went looking for ways to improve their athletic performance without taking steroids.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026 -
The paying public went from raucous to delirious on the next possession, when Curry raced downcourt and splashed a triple off the dribble.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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These costs belong in the same category as headcount, healthcare, and retirement—core operating expenses that enable the business to function.—
Teuila Hanson,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Small interactions — such as chatting with a barista, a mail carrier or a neighbor — can foster a sense of belonging.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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On the Porters’ season-opening trip to Tennessee, O’Leary did not start in any of the four games, but the junior infielder/pitcher stayed ready.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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The other day, a squad of dancers stretched and limbered up in the halls as, outside, the lions stayed still.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Fit (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit%20%28in%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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