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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 fits
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Make invitations clear, and let people choose what fits comfortably.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
This unique approach has made Alterre shoes especially popular with brides wanting something special for their big day as well as working women looking to maximize the cost-per-wear on office 'fits.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
The bag measures about 20 inches tall, 13 inches wide, and nine inches deep, which fits within most airlines’ carry-on size requirements.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
In addition to scrolling TikTok for restaurant recommendations, curating vacation ‘fits is one of my favorite parts of my pre-travel routine.
—Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Khan fits none of those categories.
—Ryan Brennan
march 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
The bedroom is clinically dull with lighting that fits that generic hotel mood.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Minimalist doesn’t have to mean no flair—this pillow makes a name for itself with a circle silhouette, a twisted piping, and a leather material, resulting in a pillow that fits a minimalist palette while still delivering on plenty of personality.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Amanda Le, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
On-the-job learning, with internships and apprenticeships, is becoming more commonplace, and the job market is, with fits and starts, trying to find its way as workplace demands are changing at blinding speed.
—James Cramer, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
Other men stepped out in dark flare jeans, striking a bold silhouette in a sea of wide-leg and straight fits.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Among free agents, Kevin Byard and Reed Blankenship are fits.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Seattle’s Tariq Woolen, Jacksonville’s Montaric Brown and Las Vegas’ Eric Stokes could be potential fits.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Since then, his family says Valizadeh, who has asthma, has suffered from coughing fits and been denied medications.
—Haley Ott, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The best swimsuits for kids combine functional features -- think UPF fabric, secure fits and quick-drying materials -- with the kind of playful style little ones actually want to wear.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Here’s a ranking of the best and most realistic fits (with honorable mentions) at the top defensive positions expected to be pursued by the Bengals in free agency.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
And with many larger room categories available, families of all sizes will find a place to bed down that fits their needs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Make invitations clear, and let people choose what fits comfortably.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
This unique approach has made Alterre shoes especially popular with brides wanting something special for their big day as well as working women looking to maximize the cost-per-wear on office 'fits.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
The bag measures about 20 inches tall, 13 inches wide, and nine inches deep, which fits within most airlines’ carry-on size requirements.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
In addition to scrolling TikTok for restaurant recommendations, curating vacation ‘fits is one of my favorite parts of my pre-travel routine.
—Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Khan fits none of those categories.
—Ryan Brennan
march 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
The bedroom is clinically dull with lighting that fits that generic hotel mood.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Minimalist doesn’t have to mean no flair—this pillow makes a name for itself with a circle silhouette, a twisted piping, and a leather material, resulting in a pillow that fits a minimalist palette while still delivering on plenty of personality.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
The overarching theme is effortless style, clean lines, and relaxed, wearable fits.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
On-the-job learning, with internships and apprenticeships, is becoming more commonplace, and the job market is, with fits and starts, trying to find its way as workplace demands are changing at blinding speed.
—James Cramer, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
Other men stepped out in dark flare jeans, striking a bold silhouette in a sea of wide-leg and straight fits.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Among free agents, Kevin Byard and Reed Blankenship are fits.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Seattle’s Tariq Woolen, Jacksonville’s Montaric Brown and Las Vegas’ Eric Stokes could be potential fits.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Since then, his family says Valizadeh, who has asthma, has suffered from coughing fits and been denied medications.
—Haley Ott, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The best swimsuits for kids combine functional features -- think UPF fabric, secure fits and quick-drying materials -- with the kind of playful style little ones actually want to wear.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Here’s a ranking of the best and most realistic fits (with honorable mentions) at the top defensive positions expected to be pursued by the Bengals in free agency.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fits
Verb
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This is not a moment where simply modeling democratic and humanitarian principles by our own behavior suffices.—
Ernesto Burden,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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For some, the lower-tier MacBook Air suffices.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Using photographs taken by historian and philologist Johan Ludvig Heiberg in 1906, the researchers were able to confirm that the new page corresponds to leaf number 123 of the text.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 Mar. 2026
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Analyst Bob Jian Huang's new price target of $85, up from $80, corresponds to a rally ahead of 47% from Monday's close.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Robinson uses rats in her research to understand how the brain adapts to emotions and how that affects behavior.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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The advantage goes to whoever adapts first.—
Dennis Kozak,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The rules have since been changed, and only an exact tie in votes now qualifies for two awards.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The announcement generated both excitement and pointed criticism from researchers who question whether the company’s work truly qualifies as bringing extinct species back to life.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bring your favorite bottle of bubbly and pick up a lobster roll flight from Off the Hook before setting sail on the Argia schooner, which accommodates up to 49 passengers.—
Morgan Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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Standards differ according to shape but a cage between two and three feet wide and four and six feet tall accommodates most tomato varieties.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Grenell’s departure comes as the Kennedy Center prepares to close this summer for a two-year renovation.—
Steven Sloan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Think of gait as the necessary base for strengthening exercises that prepares your muscles and joints to handle greater loads more effectively.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The policy change comes as Cuba grapples with a collapsing energy grid and bouts of public protest.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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When she was struck with bouts of vertigo and eventually temporary vision loss, the doctor determined the correct diagnosis.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Yet Grace is the one who wakes up in space, and this story emerges nonlinearly, narrative flashbacks like bursts of memory ripping through his brain, discombobulated after a long intergalactic coma.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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Most are performed for five-second bursts, in sets of 15.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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