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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
Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
This is the kind of task that fits easily into your spring laundry rotation.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
CarMax Auto Finance is one online lender that specializes in used car sales and helps match you to a lender that fits your needs.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
With speed on the right wing as essentially a pure winger rather than her usual right-back role, Oke gave Reign’s defense fits, especially when another midfielder joined and created overloads.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Its sauna area fits up to four adults and has an electric sauna heater.
—Adam Williams
april 05, New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026
For now, no single explanation fits every observation.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
In a statement on its website, the group expressed shock and said the blast fits a pattern of attacks on Jewish sites that are intended to sow fear.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The bizarre lunch, however, apparently fits with Cuban's broader longevity philosophy.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
One way to view the Vikings’ situation is that their decision not to spend excessively in free agency to fill holes puts pressure on them to find clear fits at those positions in the draft.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Rotating players allows the coaching staff to evaluate potential fits for 2028, and Clark doesn’t have much left to prove on that front.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Bootcut and flare fits continued to trend for men and women.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Straight-leg jeans are one of our favorite denim ’fits of the moment.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
With that in mind, The Post reviewed contract data across the NFL to identify a handful of potential salary-cap casualties that could be fits for Denver.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Tackles Max Iheanachor and Caleb Tiernan and wide receivers Chris Bell, Chris Brazzell, Germie Bernard and Malachi Fields also could be fits.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The fits are more frequent now, the counseling new.
—John Hult, States Newsroom, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Point being, the Bengals have a history of prioritizing this type of situation early in the draft and need a quality fill at a premium position in early rounds with talent that fits their draft spot.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
This is the kind of task that fits easily into your spring laundry rotation.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
CarMax Auto Finance is one online lender that specializes in used car sales and helps match you to a lender that fits your needs.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
With speed on the right wing as essentially a pure winger rather than her usual right-back role, Oke gave Reign’s defense fits, especially when another midfielder joined and created overloads.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Its sauna area fits up to four adults and has an electric sauna heater.
—Adam Williams
april 05, New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026
For now, no single explanation fits every observation.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
In a statement on its website, the group expressed shock and said the blast fits a pattern of attacks on Jewish sites that are intended to sow fear.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The bizarre lunch, however, apparently fits with Cuban's broader longevity philosophy.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
After fits and starts over the decades, Seminole County is finally moving forward in its goal of transferring its hundreds of administrative employees from an old hospital in downtown Sanford to a brand-new structure near Lake Mary.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
One way to view the Vikings’ situation is that their decision not to spend excessively in free agency to fill holes puts pressure on them to find clear fits at those positions in the draft.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Rotating players allows the coaching staff to evaluate potential fits for 2028, and Clark doesn’t have much left to prove on that front.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Bootcut and flare fits continued to trend for men and women.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Straight-leg jeans are one of our favorite denim ’fits of the moment.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
With that in mind, The Post reviewed contract data across the NFL to identify a handful of potential salary-cap casualties that could be fits for Denver.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Tackles Max Iheanachor and Caleb Tiernan and wide receivers Chris Bell, Chris Brazzell, Germie Bernard and Malachi Fields also could be fits.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The fits are more frequent now, the counseling new.
—John Hult, States Newsroom, 25 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
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In her experience, 15% often corresponds to about 33 pounds (15 kilograms).—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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The center of the image corresponds to the water column directly beneath the sonar device and appears dark.—
John Femiani,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 2026
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Without the need for manual adjustments, this system automatically adapts to your spine's contours to provide constant support.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2026
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If an octopus population adapts to a new ecological niche with different chemical conditions, Di Cosmo argues, its sensory receptors might shift to better detect the available prey.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2026
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UConn certainly qualifies as a true blue blood of the sport, and Michigan, which has nine Final Four appearances, is a light-blue blood.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Colorado has a narrow definition for who qualifies for civil commitment.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Each room accommodates two to four people, with each person paying $70.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce coordinates the performances and accommodates hosts' preferred musical artists and friends, but asks homeowners and musicians not to coordinate performances themselves.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As The Studio prepares its return to Hollywood for Season 2, the cast will be missing one bright star following Catherine O’Hara’s death at age 71.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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As the church prepares to celebrate Christ’s resurrection on Easter, its members hope for renewal and liberation of their homeland as the fate of its governance hangs in the balance.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During bouts of insomnia, Altman would wander by them in his pajamas.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Casual Pickleball or Tennis While most people assume playing pickleball or tennis is going to burn a lot of calories, MacDonald says that short bouts and frequent rest periods can reduce the number of calories burned.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Videos recorded by passengers show sparks and bursts of flame coming from the engine, lighting up the night sky as the aircraft gained altitude.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Poison frontman, evoking the regional dialect of his native Pittsburgh, bursts with adrenaline on a typical day.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Fits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fits. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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