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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
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
The funding freeze fits a broader crackdown in safety-net programs, with similar actions in Hawaii, Minnesota and California that critics describe as election-year theater masking deeper Medicaid cuts.
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Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The vast variety of options ensures there is a home that fits every lifestyle and budget in a community with a wide menu of amenities and events for residents.
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Ave Maria,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Carefully consider your account terms, then, to determine which fits into your overall savings strategy the best.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Last week Abigail Hoagberg, Trendalytics‘ head of trend and editorial strategy, presented the trend intelligence platform’s June 2026 trend report, naming the styles, fits and influences shaping fashion, accessory and beauty trends.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Not a one-kind-fits-all approach One of my most important findings is that music helps students feel more engaged, motivated or comfortable when studying.
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Bridget K. Daleiden,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Even with its loose boundaries of what’s acceptable in a Renaissance fantasy realm, the Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire has developed keen instincts about what fits in its world and what doesn’t.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
This durable hardside suitcase fits travel clothes, shoes, beauty tools, and more with ease thanks to its spacious design.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
But instead of kicking up dust, breaking bats or throwing fits, the Feeneys coalesced in a green-and-yellow mass behind the dugout.
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Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Skilled nursing, long-term care, med-surgical and behavioral health tend to be better natural fits because the workflows are more standardized, and the clinical bar, while high, is less institution-specific.
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Curtis Anderson,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Prado said the company approaches each collection as a reinterpretation of classic fits and washes, evolving fabrics and techniques.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Mara and Steinbach also aren’t great fits at the other end for the Hawks.
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Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
Several times, officers helping prop open the door dart away from the plane and double over in coughing fits because of the intense smoke.
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CBS News,
17 June 2026
Best chrome wheel cleaner Best cleaners While many detailing brands use a one-cleaner-fits-all approach to wheels, Meguiar’s specifically formulates theirs for chrome.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
For many small or growing businesses and side hustles, the Ink Business Unlimited and Ink Business Cash are better fits.
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Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Verb
Owners discovered that a small flock fits neatly into a suburban routine and pays back in eggs, entertainment and a sense of self-sufficiency.
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Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
The funding freeze fits a broader crackdown in safety-net programs, with similar actions in Hawaii, Minnesota and California that critics describe as election-year theater masking deeper Medicaid cuts.
—
Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The vast variety of options ensures there is a home that fits every lifestyle and budget in a community with a wide menu of amenities and events for residents.
—
Ave Maria,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Carefully consider your account terms, then, to determine which fits into your overall savings strategy the best.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Last week Abigail Hoagberg, Trendalytics‘ head of trend and editorial strategy, presented the trend intelligence platform’s June 2026 trend report, naming the styles, fits and influences shaping fashion, accessory and beauty trends.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Not a one-kind-fits-all approach One of my most important findings is that music helps students feel more engaged, motivated or comfortable when studying.
—
Bridget K. Daleiden,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Even with its loose boundaries of what’s acceptable in a Renaissance fantasy realm, the Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire has developed keen instincts about what fits in its world and what doesn’t.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
This durable hardside suitcase fits travel clothes, shoes, beauty tools, and more with ease thanks to its spacious design.
—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Noun
This summer's pant trends are all about looser fits, breezier fabrics, and leg-baring silhouettes.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
But instead of kicking up dust, breaking bats or throwing fits, the Feeneys coalesced in a green-and-yellow mass behind the dugout.
—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Skilled nursing, long-term care, med-surgical and behavioral health tend to be better natural fits because the workflows are more standardized, and the clinical bar, while high, is less institution-specific.
—
Curtis Anderson,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Prado said the company approaches each collection as a reinterpretation of classic fits and washes, evolving fabrics and techniques.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Mara and Steinbach also aren’t great fits at the other end for the Hawks.
—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
Several times, officers helping prop open the door dart away from the plane and double over in coughing fits because of the intense smoke.
—
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Best chrome wheel cleaner Best cleaners While many detailing brands use a one-cleaner-fits-all approach to wheels, Meguiar’s specifically formulates theirs for chrome.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
For many small or growing businesses and side hustles, the Ink Business Unlimited and Ink Business Cash are better fits.
—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fits
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But why buy brand new items when an old pillowcase suffices?
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That rationale for military power no longer suffices.
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The color of your wristband corresponds to a specific, 1-hour time slot.
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Canaves said Prime Day's growing focus on household staples corresponds with Amazon's increasing investment in fresh and perishable grocery items, categories that have gained traction as Amazon expands same-day delivery capabilities.
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The screenplay, written by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones, adapts writer-director Cesc Gay's 2021 Spanish film Sentimental, which was itself based on Gay's 2016 play, Los vecinos de arriba (The People Upstairs).
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They’re made from a pillowy foam that adapts to the shape of your foot over time, offering custom support in all the right places.
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The legal boundaries of who qualifies as a Parsi are relatively recent for a sect that’s millennia old.
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Deutch, so great as Jean Seberg in Richard Linklater’s valentine to Godard, Nouvelle Vague, runs the gamut of emotions in this one, a performance that works on every level and a knockout that qualifies her a spot in the rom-com hall of fame alongside Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson and Ryan.
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The yacht accommodates up to 10 guests across five cabins and includes a spa, sauna, gym, jacuzzi, and expansive indoor-outdoor entertaining spaces.
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The pillows also feature cooling gel memory foam and a design that accommodates side, back, and stomach sleepers.
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Trying to shed ‘nice-guy tendencies’ Jeff Whittington stands in front of the room, flashes a boyish smile, and prepares to be lambasted.
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Running from June 11 to July 19, 13 matches will be played across the two cities of Toronto and Vancouver as the country prepares to welcome significant international crowds.
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It’s been a long 3½ years for Gio Reyna, whose promising career has been derailed by a string of injuries, bouts of immaturity and an aborted loan deal to England’s Nottingham Forest.
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Rethinking daily movement as a series of small resets — rather than a single block of exercise — can shift how your body responds to long bouts of sitting.
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From Friday to Sunday, singers and alphorn players filled the streets and spontaneous bursts of yodeling echoed through restaurants, where diners initially reacted with surprise before joining in.
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San Francisco real estate agent Butch Haze of Compass has seen tech booms followed by ravenous bursts of homebuying since the first internet gold rush of the late 1990s.
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“Fits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fits. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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