fit in
Britishverb
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(tr) to give a place or time to
if my schedule allows it, I'll fit you in
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(intr, adverb) to belong or conform, esp after adjustment
he didn't fit in with their plans
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Also, fit into . Provide a place or time for. For example, We can't fit in another appointment—there's no time , or That tree won't fit into the hole you've dug . [Late 1600s]
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fit in with . Be suited to, belong. For example, I just don't fit in with this group , or Her mood fitted in with the sad occasion .
Example Sentences
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If he happens to cause a violation and the pitcher throws a hissy fit in the process, even better.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
From those fragments, they worked to determine where the animals fit in the marsupial family tree.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
What initially seems to be the story of three super-powered high school students trying to fit in quickly becomes a multigenerational spy thriller.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
With a cheeky smile, Martin, 10, immediately said: "Colombia! I'd support them as I fit in with their culture a bit better as I'm very extra."
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
“There are two boxes society tries to put you in when it comes to gender, and I don’t fit in either one. A lot of people don’t.”
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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