Synonyms of fit
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as in to suffice 
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as in to correspond
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as in to adapt
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as in to equip
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as in to accommodate
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as in to prepare
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as in suffices
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as in corresponds
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as in adapts
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as in qualifies
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as in accommodates
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as in prepares
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as in case
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as in burst
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as in scene
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as in bouts
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as in bursts
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as in huffs
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as in suitable
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as in go
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as in available
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as in healthy
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as in qualified
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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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as in corresponds
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 adapts
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 qualifies
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 prepares
to make ready in advance
I won't have time to fit the spare room for the guests
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as in bouts
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
without her medication, she'd have an epileptic fit
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as in bursts
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
helpless fits of laughter from the audience
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as in huffs
an outburst or display of excited anger
found out what his wife had spent on clothes and threw a fit
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Recent Examples of fit
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Check Screens Make sure door and window screens fit tightly to prevent stink bugs from entering through gaps that can give them easy access when windows are open on a warm fall day.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Feinberg had been an unusual investor, and a good fit for this administration, because of his outspoken patriotism and investments in the gun business.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Nearly 12,000 shoppers rave about the buttery-soft fabric, flattering fit, and hidden waistband pocket, which is great for your keys or phone.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
The entire weapon system fits inside a standard 20-foot container and can operate completely off the grid using its internal power supply.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Eric Koreen, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
But as Maud's God begins to talk back, and her desperate pleas for divine intervention send her into fits of orgasmic fervor and desperate carnality, Glass hints at the depths of mania powering the nurse's dedication.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The company also claimed three X-BATs could fit in the deck space of a legacy fighter or helicopter.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Check Screens Make sure door and window screens fit tightly to prevent stink bugs from entering through gaps that can give them easy access when windows are open on a warm fall day.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
In Your Dreams is a perfect fit for Simu Liu.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Feinberg had been an unusual investor, and a good fit for this administration, because of his outspoken patriotism and investments in the gun business.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Guests can now shop the new in-store denim wall to simplify fit and rise shopping.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Nearly 12,000 shoppers rave about the buttery-soft fabric, flattering fit, and hidden waistband pocket, which is great for your keys or phone.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
Made from smooth leather, this compact yet structured style fits just the essentials (your phone, wallet, keys, and sunnies) without feeling bulky.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
The entire weapon system fits inside a standard 20-foot container and can operate completely off the grid using its internal power supply.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
The defence comes in fits and starts.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
But as Maud's God begins to talk back, and her desperate pleas for divine intervention send her into fits of orgasmic fervor and desperate carnality, Glass hints at the depths of mania powering the nurse's dedication.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
Adjective
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The Mokum variety, a Nantes type, is suitable for container growing since the orange roots are slim and shorter than some of the larger varieties, reaching six-to-eight inches in length.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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During the land use committee hearing, city property agent Tyler Garland said the five parcels are not suitable for multi-family housing and that no city department expressed interest in using them.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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In May, the Fortune 500 company and the third largest footwear company in the world announced a $9 billion go-private deal with Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital — the biggest shoe buyout in history.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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If the Cowboys opt for the poison preferred recently by Carolina, Evans — Tampa Bay’s career receiving yardage leader — could conduct a go-route clinic.—
Joey Knight,
Dallas News,
14 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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The ecommerce giant is also expected to make its clothing lines available in five Galeries Lafayette malls, which like BHV is owned by the Société des Grands Magasins (SGM) group in the cities of Dijon, Grenoble, Reims, Angers, and Limoges, though the dates are not set.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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With most products available online, often at lower prices, department stores must offer some real value to the brick-and-mortar shopper.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The acquisition of Anthony Davis has done 0 because the 32-year-old man can’t stay healthy.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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While maintaining a healthy weight plays a role in mitigating cardiovascular and diabetes risk, the measurement alone overlooks the importance of muscle as a predictor of healthy aging and longevity.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Yes, Indiana likely would’ve qualified for the CFP had Cooper’s heel landed out of bounds and Indiana lost.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Indeed the Wildcats by topping the Jayhawks qualified for a bowl game.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The lawsuits involved dental extractions, some of which were full extractions, and/or the placement of implants that caused pain and were ill-fitting, according to court documents.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wearing a well-fitting, high-quality mask in crowded indoor spaces also can reduce the risk of contracting respiratory infections or spreading your illness to others.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Now, all these years later, Alice, 106, is ready to let go of the bullet that began the couple's love story.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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For the first time since 2016, the 49ers won’t have linebacker Fred Warner to defend against the Rams, so Tatum Bethune (thigh) and Dee Winters (knees) must be ready for a full-on scheme against them.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Many event producers often receive severe verbal abuse on social media when elements of an event go wrong, an experience Wendel says was not necessarily pleasant, but ultimately useful.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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Apollo’s entry is useful for the massive €800m ‘Sports City’ currently being built on land the club owns surrounding the Metropolitano, including a new training ground for Diego Simeone’s first team, and public facilities for golf, padel and skating, and Europe’s largest inland surfing centre.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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