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
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
The bodice of the dress featured a fitted style, with a white lace design and slight botanical inspiration at the neckline.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Apr. 2025
As a powerhouse who knows how to inflict pain, King perfectly fits the faction's mold.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Coldwell Banker Warburg One of the two fitted dressing rooms in the primary suite.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
The bodice of the dress featured a fitted style, with a white lace design and slight botanical inspiration at the neckline.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
The boxy top-handle tote became an instant icon, at a time when city-dwelling young women with high standards weren’t seeing bags that were versatile enough to fit a back-to-the-basics ’90s aesthetic.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Apr. 2025
As a powerhouse who knows how to inflict pain, King perfectly fits the faction's mold.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fitted
Adjective
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This lightweight and very liquid formula is suitable for all skin types.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Quicklime, on the other hand, is not suitable for use in garden soils due to safety issues.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Through this, the team was able to see that new memories were replayed and cemented in the brain during a fleeting moment in one of the non-REM sleep stage subsets, which corresponded with the animals' pupils appearing contracted.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Jan. 2025
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This year, Tesla corresponded with authorities in Austin regarding safety expectations for its autonomous vehicle technology.—
Lora Kolodny,Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The food and wine As time progressed, Davis adjusted McNinch House’s concept to match her customers’ wants and developed a slightly less-formal dining experience.—
Jennings Cool,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2025
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This umbrella can be easily adjusted to five heights and has 360-degree rotation.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Each seat is equipped with a USB port for power, as well as an in-flight entertainment system with movies and television programs.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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As a result of regulations prompted by the Lakeview fire, along with several other conflagrations, building materials are now fire-resistant, and most schools are equipped with smoke alarms, sprinklers, and extinguishers.—
Rascal Kemble-Curry,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Large animals are being accommodated at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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However, after more than two seasons, Adams asked to be traded last September, and the Raiders eventually accommodated his request.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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There’s no such thing as being over-prepared when traveling with kids.—
Ramona Saviss,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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All four teams are stronger and better prepared with players who weren’t available for the first meeting.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The whispers of slimmer fitting silhouettes have been swirling on the runways: Indie sleaze-leaning skinny jeans at McQueen and Balenciaga, to the more Parisian chic straight leg and cropped trousers of Chanel, while Boss and Marni herald closer fit capris as a perfect springtime piece.—
Paulina Berges,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2025
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There was something fitting about those four, from three different regions of Canada, serving as the faces of the game and its eras.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This has resulted in the Blackbird (a versatile square frame that pairs well with a variety of looks) and Good Night (an oversized frame best suited for bolder looks).—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Lopping pruners are best suited for material ½ inch or larger in diameter.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Fitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitted. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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