fit (in or into)

verb

Definition of fit (in or into)next
as in to insert
to put among or between others do you think you can fit this picture into the album? I can fit you in between my two o'clock and three o'clock appointments

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit (in or into)
  1. insert
  2. introduce
  3. work in
Verb
  • Now, Neal and the rest of the Khoslas have inserted themselves into that community as the fourth ownership group in franchise history.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback situation is inconsistent, snake-bitten or insert your description here.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of insert
Verb
  • Aflac initially gained a bigger profile after introducing its duck mascot in 1999, in ads crafted by Kaplan Thaler Group, an independent agency that was eventually acquired by Publicis Groupe of France.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Leaving behind the 1996–2000 era of clunky plastic telephones with long cords and no internet, Scream 4 adapts to the times and introduces cell phones, webcams, laptops, and social media.
    — Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of introduce
Verb
  • Andrea Flores, who worked in the Obama Administration and served as a border official under Biden, told me that Biden lacked interest in pushing legislation to regularize the status of longtime residents.
    — Jesús Rodríguez, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Notre Dame safety Adon Shuler had just wrapped up practice Wednesday at the Irish Athletics Center, putting the final work in before Sunday’s season opener against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of work in
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“Fit (in or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit%20%28in%20or%20into%29. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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