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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
Andrew V. Papachristos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
And while the 26-year-old would give Arsenal a more direct goal threat, would Arteta be willing to change his style to facilitate his natural play, or would the striker have to learn to fit into the system?
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
The rooms were in the process of getting a makeover, and the focus was on making the stay more engaging.
Chele, who lives nearby on the coast, saw it as a perfect fit.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Many people assume that slow, steady cardio — like jogging or brisk walking — is the best way to stay fit.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Administration officials want to dictate what questions to ask and which evidence is acceptable to fit their worldviews and further their aims.
—Andrew V. Papachristos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
And while the 26-year-old would give Arsenal a more direct goal threat, would Arteta be willing to change his style to facilitate his natural play, or would the striker have to learn to fit into the system?
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
The new Joy-Con 2 controllers look similar to the first version, but now attach to the console and other accessories magnetically, for a secure fit.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
The rooms were in the process of getting a makeover, and the focus was on making the stay more engaging.
Chele, who lives nearby on the coast, saw it as a perfect fit.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Its exterior boasts a slew of standard features fit for on or off-road.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Many people assume that slow, steady cardio — like jogging or brisk walking — is the best way to stay fit.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
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According to Small Door Veterinary, 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity, including walks or indoor play time, should generally suffice for most dogs.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Alvarez’s patented heroics would’ve been welcomed, but advancing Paredes to second base or putting the ball in play would’ve sufficed — anything to ignite a spark while facing Giants ace Logan Webb.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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This corresponds to the spot in your home that's closest to the nearest AT&T cell tower.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The shift was likely caused by adapting to a smaller landmass with less available food for the elephants.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Gilead follow-up series will adapt Margaret Atwood’s 2019 novel of the same name and see Ann Dowd returning as Aunt Lydia, with Handmaid’s Tale star Elisabeth Moss executive producing.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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At its core, WTR equips organizations with the tools to detect and monitor cultural shifts, ensuring that businesses don’t just survive but thrive in global markets.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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Schools must be equipped and required to implement best practices with fidelity.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Modern mainframes offer significant processing power, handling up to 30,000 transactions per second, and can accommodate substantial data with up to 40 terabytes of memory.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Sanders spokesperson Anna Bahr said in an email the event moved to accommodate a larger-than-expected crowd as the tour has drawn tens of thousands of attendees.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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On the other hand, having two more days to prepare might provide more time to rest and focus on the season’s first major.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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The move comes just as the U.S. prepares to deploy the USNS Comfort, a Navy hospital ship, to the region in a show of presence and partnership.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Again, this is a case of humans using AI to persuade people to adopt their views rather than an indication that AI is extreme or prone to suggesting extreme ideas and behaviors.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In it, Blanche outlines a decentralized approach in which U.S. attorney’s offices will now take the lead on digital asset cases, focusing primarily on crimes involving terrorism.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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The transformed Hidden Jungle aviary bursts with hundreds of butterflies each spring, attracting butterfly enthusiasts from across the region.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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An 8-year-old Utah boy jumping on a trampoline miraculously survived after a strong wind burst sent him several feet into the air.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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