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
  • The goal is to insert genes from Asian chestnuts, or modify American chestnut genes to act more like those in Asian chestnuts.
    — Steve Strauss, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
  • Redemption cards for each will be randomly inserted in packs.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of insert
Verb
  • Brie Larson's 2016 casting as Captain Marvel introduced the MCU's first solo female lead who later achieved a billion-dollar film.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Last December, the government introduced a higher rate for drivers consuming more than 160 litres (42 gallons) of petrol per month.
    — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Definition of introduce
Verb
  • Birmingham City University will also present a showcase of the school’s work in the capital.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026
  • Seven American aid ​workers who had been working in Congo to stop the outbreak are currently quarantining in a facility ​in Kenya.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 19 July 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 26 Jul. 2026.

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