as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
her personality is well fitted to a desk job
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as in did
archaic
to be fitting or proper
we hardly know them, so for Christmas a simple card will fit
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as in corresponded
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 adjusted
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 equipped
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 prepared
to make ready in advance
I won't have time to fit the spare room for the guests
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Recent Examples of fitted
Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Sourced from the same suppliers that provide bedding for top-notch hotels, the brand’s flat and fitted sheets bring a touch of the suite life to your bed.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 June 2025
Tia Katz, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Coach continued to repurposes denim and workwear materials in pieces like wide-leg trousers and fitted jean jackets.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
In addition to being cooling, the extra-deep fitted sheet, flat sheet, and four pillow cases are wrinkle-resistant, anti-pilling, and machine-washable.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Sourced from the same suppliers that provide bedding for top-notch hotels, the brand’s flat and fitted sheets bring a touch of the suite life to your bed.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 June 2025
Verb
Covering is when employees intentionally downplay or hide aspects of themselves to fit in.
—Tia Katz, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Coach continued to repurposes denim and workwear materials in pieces like wide-leg trousers and fitted jean jackets.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
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Scientists revealed that the 1200-volt, 400-amp power module is suitable for use in power grids and even heavy-duty vehicles such as next-generation aircraft and military vehicles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Nonfunctional Gadgets and Tech Outdated gadgets are rarely suitable for donation.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Such incidents, in the past, would have had her run home, and write about them furiously in her journal, worried that forgetting them would erase the blessings corresponded to it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Surprisingly, that surge has corresponded with the team deciding to part ways with franchise slugger Rafael Devers, and several players have stepped up to fill his shoes.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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At first, the poster was happy to meet someone new and even adjusted the reservation to make space.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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The two-year Treasury yield tracks expectations for the Fed’s rate policy, and has swiftly dropped as markets have adjusted to the prospect of rate cuts.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Businesses that focus on liquidity management are better equipped not just to survive but to take advantage of opportunities that others might miss.—
Joe Camberato,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Jeffrey Lewis, a Middlebury Institute of International Studies missile expert, said the Sparrow variant can be equipped with an inert warhead, which may explain the limited physical damage in Doha despite the lethal force.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Use it, tell them about your dietary needs and ask if you can be accommodated beyond a baked potato.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Bulky luggage like bicycles and sports equipment is also easily accommodated on the train.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Sep. 2025
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They’re being prepared for agility as much as ability.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Picnic organizers prepared food for as many as 2,000 people, so there were plenty of leftovers from local restaurant Speedy Burrito.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Pants like Ewedoos’ Wide-leg Stretchy Work Pants are soft and loose-fitting for all-day wear, plus their dark color easily hides food or drink spills, wrinkles, dirt, and sweat.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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So perhaps the latest trending dating term is fitting.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Fitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitted. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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