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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
Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Blewett said traveling with a small bag that fits under the seat can offer many of the same benefits, including faster exits, no baggage fees and less stress while deplaning.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Creating a paste with baking soda and water and using a sponge to clean fits the bill.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
What current head-coaching candidate fits that criteria?
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Jeanty’s fashion choice fits in with the recent trend of professional athletes embracing comfortable footwear.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Which one fits your diet best depends on your goals.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
The market has our back on this one—especially for those of us living in shoebox bedrooms where a queen bed barely fits, let alone a nightstand (the luxury).
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Choose the right magnesium supplement 💊 There are many over-the-counter magnesium supplements, and knowing which one fits your needs can be confusing.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025
Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
The Delia’s catalog was packed with super-cool fits and lots of ‘90s attitude.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
There is a corner cut off the fits into a matching slot in the air filter housing.
—John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
The sequel also features four meaty roles — two male and two female — with the agencies aggressively pitching their best fits.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Instead of the cropped athleisure and workout ‘fits that have become Jenner’s calling card, the star showed that the capris can be the chicest night-out staple while pairing it with a flirty bob and a crop top.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
There are big names and coaches with strong credentials but no entirely obvious fits.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Despite its many fits and starts, AVA is now scheduled to be launched in late January, if all goes according to plan.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
After years of roomy, relaxed fits (which, rest assured, aren’t going anywhere), the return of the skinny can feel a bit intimidating.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
Everyone needs a flattering LBD in their repertoire, and this one perfectly fits the bill.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Blewett said traveling with a small bag that fits under the seat can offer many of the same benefits, including faster exits, no baggage fees and less stress while deplaning.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Creating a paste with baking soda and water and using a sponge to clean fits the bill.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
What current head-coaching candidate fits that criteria?
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Jeanty’s fashion choice fits in with the recent trend of professional athletes embracing comfortable footwear.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Which one fits your diet best depends on your goals.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
The market has our back on this one—especially for those of us living in shoebox bedrooms where a queen bed barely fits, let alone a nightstand (the luxury).
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Choose the right magnesium supplement 💊 There are many over-the-counter magnesium supplements, and knowing which one fits your needs can be confusing.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
Here, Uwe Kippschnieder, senior denim developer and designer of Closed, describes key fits and washes for Spring/Summer 2026 and how the European brand’s archives is proving a source of stability as the business’ ownership transitions.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
The Delia’s catalog was packed with super-cool fits and lots of ‘90s attitude.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
There is a corner cut off the fits into a matching slot in the air filter housing.
—John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
The sequel also features four meaty roles — two male and two female — with the agencies aggressively pitching their best fits.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Instead of the cropped athleisure and workout ‘fits that have become Jenner’s calling card, the star showed that the capris can be the chicest night-out staple while pairing it with a flirty bob and a crop top.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
There are big names and coaches with strong credentials but no entirely obvious fits.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Despite its many fits and starts, AVA is now scheduled to be launched in late January, if all goes according to plan.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
After years of roomy, relaxed fits (which, rest assured, aren’t going anywhere), the return of the skinny can feel a bit intimidating.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fits
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For some, the lower-tier MacBook Air suffices.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 Jan. 2026
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No single material suffices to replicate that distinctive human texture.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
16 Dec. 2025
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The address corresponds to the Village of Castleberry Hills apartment complex.—
Alexis Stevens,
AJC.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Deep excavations into the earliest layers of Carthage now confirm that a city was founded at a time that corresponds with the ancient sources who claimed these events occurred in circa 814 BCE.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Indensity adapts to real-world places—rising vertically next to communities, businesses, and high-value assets—without the sprawling land requirements of traditional grid-scale storage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Technology that adapts to the child Chau’s approach starts with a principle.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Four of the 127 units are designated as affordable for very low income residents, meaning the building qualifies for exemption from parking requirements through city incentives.—
Tyler Faurot,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Here’s what to know about who qualifies, how much Wi-Fi typically costs and how American’s policy compares with other major airlines.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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From there, expansion follows across Belt and Road economies – eventually, a parallel network emerges alongside mBridge, one that accommodates jurisdictions without their own CBDC infrastructure.—
Sandy Peng,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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It’s located in a humble, homey space on Jackson Street that accommodates a limited number of diners at tables.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Government prepares to respond The federal government put nearly 30 search-and-rescue teams on standby.—
Thomas Peipert,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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Now, Derulo prepares for The Last Dance World Tour, which kicks off on January 29 in the UK and then continues throughout Europe.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the wild, hamsters dig burrows with deep tunnels and multiple entrances for protection and to sleep during bouts of torpor.—
Noel Kirkpatrick,
Treehugger,
20 Jan. 2026
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While the novel’s narrative engine is the incredibly inappropriate age-gap relationship, the book’s most incisive commentary revolves around Waldo’s inability to stop online shopping during bouts of intense emotion.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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What to do if a pipe bursts Signs of a burst pipe include pooling water, damp walls or ceilings, or the sound of running water when no fixtures are on.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Nature—and its subtlest micro-shifts—are the main protagonists, from the green humidity of summer, the sound of cicadas ringing thick in the air to the fiery blaze of autumn leaves (courtesy of approximately 3,000 Japanese maple trees) and the fresh cloud-like bursts of springtime sakura.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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