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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“The Diplomat” “I’m not sure if ‘Pluribus’ actually stands much of a chance at upsetting a ‘The Pitt’ repeat, but what interests me most at this juncture is what will fit in the other spots.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
"I fit in the world / And the world fits into me," she sang on La Yugular.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
That’s the aspect of the story that makes it relatable to anyone who doesn’t quite fit in.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
On eBay, the EUV machines that fit in a box have sold for $600, and the company’s full collection of Lego concoctions is listed for $4,500.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Feste scrambled to help grab small things he could fit in his tiny hands.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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