FITS Synonyms: 248 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fit

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 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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misadjusts

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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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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fits

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noun

plural of fit

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

Verb

This fits with a narrative that many around the Bernabeu, including both Perez and Mourinho, have always maintained. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Every round, the players put on googly-eyed glasses that obscure their vision while Sam sneaks over to tap a Spy, who removes their glasses so Sam can point out which object fits the prompt. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026 Many firms rely on different financing sources because no single product fits every business need. — Michael Shribman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026 Libra September 23 – October 22 A group activity could leave you wondering how much of yourself fits into it. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026 How this fits into the delivery boom Delivery drones are starting to show up in more places, but most of them are still carrying pretty small loads. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026 Eccles’s fix is a set of compression bags paired with a cordless pump, which squeezes clothing down, so everything fits without overstuffing a suitcase. — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2026 Carrots, beets, lettuces, spinach, turnips and chard can all be good fits outdoors. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Timber floors have been refinished, and a new Portland stone entrance has been installed that fits the building’s original character. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Noun

Now, after years of fits, false starts and attempts to resurrect the badge, Bultaco is back in the motorcycle conversation once again. — Bultaco, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026 Before the official selection was released, pundits spotlighted a number of buzzy fall titles that felt like natural fits for Venice. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 The new offer hinges on five core fits for men and women, each with multiple washes and a focus on consistency across categories. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Curious to see how this spin-off fits into the main timeline? — Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026 For both players and spectators, the event (which drew more than one million fans in 2025) has become a chance to show off their most eye-catching fits. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 But because of the financial stability provided by Orladeyo’s success, the company is able to take a more flexible approach when looking for potential fits. — Brad Quick, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 After four seasons of fits and starts with the offense built around tight ends or the running game but rarely the receiver room, maybe the Irish are in position for something more. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 These polyester fits have also been parodied in video skits, where comedians put on an all-over polyester print outfit, like a wolf T-shirt and galaxy pants, and parody the stereotypical nerdy kid. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fits

Verb

The majority explained that authority for the president to construct the ballroom requires satisfying both of those statutes; neither alone suffices.

— Ellen P. Aprill, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
Simply continuing your current savings strategy or leaving funds in a traditional savings account no longer suffices.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Definition of suffices

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Leaving behind the 1996–2000 era of clunky plastic telephones with long cords and no internet, Scream 4 adapts to the times and introduces cell phones, webcams, laptops, and social media.

— Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
The pad is 3 inches thick, adapts to your body better than a sleeping bag and, according to reviews, is easily transportable.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of adapts

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Other people who lose their insurance may opt to enroll for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, or see if an income drop qualifies their family for Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance Program coverage.

— Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
The information would be used by the government to determine if the child qualifies for citizenship under the new order, the State Department proposal ⁠says.

— Reuters, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of qualifies

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Baby’s All Right, which accommodates closer to 300 people, is still open.

— Michael Calderone, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2026
The space is extremely tight and usually accommodates the massive speakers, the artist or venue camera crew, security, lots of wires, not to mention several other photographers.

— Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of accommodates

Verb

The future of Flock in Georgia may ultimately come down to the governor's race, as Kemp prepares to leave office at the end of the year.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
France’s elite talent attends sports academies such as INSEP, which prepares athletes for a professional career.

— Eden Laase, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of prepares

Noun

In one of the most anticipated regular season bouts of the Texas high school football season, eight time state champion Southlake Carroll aimed to knock off North Crowley.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
Itauma had never needed to go past the sixth round in his first 14 professional bouts and tired visibly after taking command of the early rounds, with Hrgovic absorbing a barrage of hits even after being knocked down in the second round.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026