FITS Synonyms: 248 Similar and Opposite Words

fits 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of fit

as in suffices

archaic to be fitting or proper we hardly know them, so for Christmas a simple card will fit

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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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misadjusts

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 accommodates

to make or have room for we can fit you in the booth if the rest of us squeeze closer together

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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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fits

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noun

plural of fit

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 fits

Verb

The flap magnetically fits over a front-facing peg that holds an indicator LED that glows different colors depending on the case’s battery level. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026 With so many styles, sizes, and price points available, finding a tree that fits your space, budget and decorating style is easier than ever. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 Start slowly and work with a physical therapist (PT) to find a routine that fits your symptoms. — Health Editorial Team, HEALTH, 3 Nov. 2026 Anthony fits the mold pretty well as a scrappy, low to the ground, eat-up some blocks type of guy. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 The growth in pricey equipment and plastic-free pods fits a broader pattern of consumers trading up on home coffee equipment since the pandemic, said Peter Giuliano, senior adviser for research at Specialty Coffee Association. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026 The medium size is great for draping over a couch, while the large fits nicely over a queen-sized bed. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026 Finding a tutoring solution that fits your student’s needs can take some thought. — Karen Koehler, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026 That philosophy fits in well with Angel City, which, under sporting director Mark Parsons and majority owners Willow Bay and Bob Iger, has expanded its support staff to include a psychologist and a mental performance coach. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Noun

More washes and fits are in the pipeline, including a bootcut. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 From there, the women’s line continued to evolve alongside advances in fabric technology and shifting style preferences, with new fits and silhouettes reflecting how women wear jeans today. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 If your work ‘fits are feeling a little basic, this is the easiest way to dress them up. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 28 Oct. 2026 The current design conversation is reframing them as intentional styling tools, which should push manufacturers toward better fabrics, cleaner fits and broader color ranges. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 And that, with fits and starts, ups and downs, changed little over roughly 90 years. — John E. McDonough, STAT, 16 Oct. 2026 Neither was having fits; indeed, both seemed remarkably composed, given the circumstances. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 Others cite the lack of a persuasive justification for conflict, the strikes themselves and subsequent fits and starts of peacemaking as evidence that America’s global image has been undermined, as has the persuasiveness of its public claims. — Christopher Nichols, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026 After a process of fits and starts, Ellison and Paramount sealed their deal in July. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fits

Verb

Simply photographing the surface of the brain somehow suffices.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
The majority explained that authority for the president to construct the ballroom requires satisfying both of those statutes; neither alone suffices.

— Ellen P. Aprill, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of suffices

Verb

The four-stage system blocks out background noise in real time and adapts to your surroundings, giving you optimal output every single time.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
Each episode adapts a different tale from author Sawamura Ichi’s collection of short horror stories.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of adapts

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The California Department of Housing and Community Development reports that in Sacramento County, a one-person household qualifies for low-income eligibility if its income is $73,600 a year or less.

— Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
The film won the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival, which qualifies it to compete for the Oscar for international feature film under new Academy rules.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of qualifies

Verb

And the furnishings lean eclectic—midcentury, vintage, art-forward—with a living-meets-dining-room layout that accommodates group gatherings and lounging.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
The centerpiece accommodates taper candles of your choice, and looks right at home among natural textiles and warm lighting.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of accommodates

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The product deeply hydrates and prepares her complexion for crease-free, cake-proof red carpet makeup.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
The team has struggled to compete in recent years, going 64-98 last season, its second in its temporary home at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento as the team prepares for a move to Las Vegas.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of prepares

Noun

During earlier bouts of market volatility, Roeslani emphasized that recent sharp pullbacks should be viewed as strategic long term buying opportunities.

— , CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Forecasters are warning South Florida residents that numerous cities will be drenched in rainfall that may lead to bouts of flash flooding and some thunderstorms Saturday night.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of bouts

Noun

The electrical system provides the high bursts of power needed for vertical take-offs and landings, while the fuel engine sustains long-range cruising.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
This nebula, called the Red Spider Nebula, is scuttling around space while its central star, glowing bright red in the middle, ejects bursts of gas and dust.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2026