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
Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024
To offset their extreme volume, keep everything above the waist more fitted, and don’t feel the need to go overboard on layers or accessories.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2024
Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Currently, about 1 in 4 new cars sold in California fit the requirement.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Lambert opted for a fitted jacket with a wide paisley collar that revealed her turquoise bra underneath.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024
To offset their extreme volume, keep everything above the waist more fitted, and don’t feel the need to go overboard on layers or accessories.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2024
Verb
There is still no blueprint for how all the components ought to fit together.
—Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Currently, about 1 in 4 new cars sold in California fit the requirement.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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Curiously, only a few years per decade are, or at least historically were, deemed suitable enough to meet the quality levels associated with Vintage Port.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Many of these outdoor cats, called community cats, are not comfortable around humans and therefore not suitable to live indoors as a domestic pet but are cared for outdoors by dedicated caretakers, according to Our Companions..Our Companions, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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Russian speakers in the experiment proved faster than English speakers at distinguishing shades that corresponded to that lexical distinction.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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But, with Clarke's approval (the two men corresponded regularly via an early-80s precursor to email), Hyams saw an opportunity to ratchet the tension by having the two Cold War superpowers at loggerheads.Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Raptors attempted to neutralize Jalen Brunson, but the Knicks’ All-Star guard adjusted seamlessly, facilitating for his teammates instead of forcing the issue.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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It is not adjusted for inflation.Joan Verdon, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Sportster 25 Surf is also equipped with Volvo drivetrains and roughly 1,000 pounds of ballast.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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Playing cards and jokers can be equipped with enhancements that will increase your score.Scott Robertson, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
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Amtrak will waive additional charges for customers who change their reservation, and most customers were accommodated on other trains, according to a spokesperson.Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
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Neurodiversity will be better accommodated at work Half of neurodivergent employees want to quit their jobs, or already have, due to not being supported by their employer.Sally Percy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Why not think about restaurant or grocery prepared meals for your upcoming holiday event?Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Along with these crimson accessories, the actor prepared for her next performance with a venti-sized coffee and cell phone in hand, and also protected herself from the cold with a short charcoal gray coat and unexpected barrel jeans in a mustard tone.María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
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As temperatures wavered around 30 degrees, Swift wore a fitting fluffy red jacket and black bucket hat over her hair worn down.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Beyoncé wore a glittery gold dress by Elie Saab in 2007, a fitting choice given that she was nominated for her role in Dreamgirls.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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This has a rich, creamy texture that may be best suited for someone partial to intense dehydration; come morning, skin feels refreshed, firm, and radiant.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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However, when problems arise, humans are best suited for making strategic decisions.William Bain, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Fitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitted. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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