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Definition of fitsnext
present tense third-person singular of fit
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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 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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fits

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noun

plural of fit

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Recent Examples of fits
Verb
Stability has been the theme of all 2026-27 broadcast schedules released so far, and Fox fits that to a t with a fall 2026 lineup that closely mirrors the fall 2025 one. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026 In terms of celebrity couple fits, one duo consistently comes out on top. Olivia Allen, Vogue, 11 May 2026 Its compact size fits easily into her purse or jacket pocket, and the cardboard packaging is simpler to open and close for someone with limited finger dexterity. Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026 Designed with mesh inside for breathability and a one-size-fits-most construction. ABC News, 9 May 2026 Beyond athletics, creative opportunities such as a summer art camp ensure that students with a variety of interests can find a program that fits their passions. Cullen Gibson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026 The brand has also received backlash for its one size fits all approach to clothing, which was later changed to one size fits most. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 That distinction changes the way the company fits into the larger AI conversation. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 8 May 2026 The highlight for me, though, is that the petite sizing fits my 5-foot frame without any hemming. Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
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Nearby, two girls, ages 6 and 10, started wearing layers of surgical masks indoors, but that didn’t prevent their coughing fits. Lisa Song, ProPublica, 7 May 2026 But these stars spit stuff out in fits and starts, not a steady stream. Paul Sutter, Space.com, 3 May 2026 The restaurant initially opened in 2022, and after some fits and starts reopened in 2024. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026 Pilates shakes, left its mark on gym fits and everyday fashion, and even inspired a popular Spotify playlist. Julia Landwehr, Health, 27 Apr. 2026 Playing it safe left her a couple of par putts in the 6-foot range, the ones that had given her fits in the third round. ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026 In terms of our scheme fits, all that had to be there. Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026 Here's a breakdown of the 10 best remaining fits for Denver at their late-second-round slot Friday. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026 Here’s part 1 of the series, our look at wing players who could be fits at the mid-level exception or more modest deals. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fits
Verb
  • That rationale for military power no longer suffices.
    Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
  • 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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  • Is there a way of describing economic growth that doesn’t implicitly depend on some homogeneous, material substance that corresponds to measures like GDP?
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
  • Every shot corresponds to an idea.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
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  • It must be embedded into how AI operates, with clear guardrails on how content adapts across languages and markets, and how decisions are controlled, monitored and traced.
    Georg Ell, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • Proprietary research informed its unique polymer formulation, which adapts to the wearer’s body for a secure and comfortable fit that minimizes leakage.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
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  • Under the Gold Card, the $1 million automatically qualifies an applicant as having a special or extraordinary ability.
    Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 May 2026
  • Under the act, changes were made to work requirements, who qualifies and what food can be purchased through the program.
    Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 8 May 2026
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  • Mallorca also accommodates a relaxed pace, with boutique hotel stays, spa treatments and yoga built into many itineraries.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
  • Although my prescription lenses work on the standard frames, some don’t, which is why there is now a $500 version that accommodates a wider range of prescriptions.
    Larry Magid, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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  • Carey Mulligan prepares for her career retrospective SAG-AFTRA conversation in Los Angeles on May 14.
    People Staff, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
  • And as the men’s FIFA World Cup prepares to kick off in North America next month, with eight matches including the final set to be played in New Jersey, any misstep could result in commuter chaos for those hoping to attend matches.
    Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
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  • Southern summers can be unforgiving, with unexpected storms followed by bouts of humidity.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
  • JPMorgan cautioned that markets appeared technically stretched after the sharp rally and that bouts of consolidation were likely.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 May 2026
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  • The discordant, Bernard Herrmann-esque bursts of María Portugal’s rich score ratchet up the suspense and foreboding.
    Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
  • We were immediately greeted by a resplendence of wildflowers, including purple-pink woolly bluecurls, bright orange southern bush monkey flower, red bursts of cardinal catchfly and at least one Catalina Mariposa lily.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026

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“Fits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fits. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

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