FITS Synonyms: 248 Similar and Opposite Words

fits 1 of 2

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

The new question, particularly relevant for a city with a major financial-services sector, is where newer infrastructure fits into that existing picture. — Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026 Not every company requires continuous settlement, and speed alone does not determine whether a payment system fits a business. — Karen Koehler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026 The approach also fits with a wider industry trend toward combining sensors, processors and AI capabilities closer to where data is generated. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026 Walker and Travis Kelce led the tunnel fits for the second home game of the new season. — Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026 No bulky bottles, no leaky pumps – Hand Pop's press-to-activate wipes unfold to a generous 10 inches wide for a larger cleaning surface, delivering an alcohol-free, skin-friendly cleanse that fits in a gym bag, purse, pocket or luggage. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 The air pressure is usually sufficient to clear light debris, and the nozzle straw fits nicely into the drain openings without the risk associated with shop air. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026 Consider whether the interpretation is persuasive or the advice fits your circumstances. — Leo S. Lo, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026 The four-piece collection includes a Dutch oven, a braiser, and a grill pan, plus one universal lid that fits all three. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026

Noun

Investigators face not only legal hurdles and personnel upheaval but an impatient White House after more than a year of fits and starts. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 Ole Miss built a 24-7 lead at halftime, sending the crowd into near fits of euphoria. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 Elevated washes, along with modern slim and classic fits, bring together style and function. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 Jahmyr Gibbs, the star running back, will cause fits for any defense, and Buffalo is no exception. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026 The process of evaluating roles and finding perfect fits begins this week. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Oversized fits, however, can easily leave smaller frames swimming. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2026 But the build-up fits with the Charlie Kirk memes that have populated social media over the past year, ones that show how a public figure's image can spiral out of control when their likeness is hijacked by online humor. — Owen Carry, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fits

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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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The beneficial ownership disclosure corresponds to the corporate registry filing, the formation documents and the source-of-funds statement.

— Alberto Gimeno, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
To construct this curve, experts formed a cross section of objects in higher dimensions, the boundary of which corresponds to the elliptic curve.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of corresponds

Verb

Hailing from PlayStation Productions, the Helldivers project adapts the 2015 game and its sequel that have collectively sold more than 12 million units.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
Wang’s film adapts Tanizaki Junichiro’s novel of the same name, relocating the story to present-day Tokyo, with Fan starring opposite Lily Franky and Kudoh Youki.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of adapts

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Those authorities — not USPS —determine who qualifies to receive a ballot, what appears on it, when it was printed and mailed, how voters can return it, how signatures are verified and when the ballot is counted.

— Lee Moak, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
There’s been debate as to whether a show like The Bear, for instance, qualifies as a comedy.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of qualifies

Verb

The nearly 100-year-old route accommodates all budgets and travel interests, an à la carte menu of nature, food, history and recreation.

— David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Its flexible modular design accommodates up to 1,000 kilometers of range and adapts easily to both charging and battery swapping.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of accommodates

Verb

The first two production lines are now being tested as CATL prepares the facility for series production.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
The debut represents a notable loosening up, arriving as the company prepares for a much larger expansion of its business.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of prepares

Noun

The card also features exciting preliminary bouts, including a matchup between Marlon Vera (23-12), who has been training in Southern California for years, and Canadian Charles Jourdain (18-1-1).

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
The two fighters put it all the line to be awarded a UFC contract, joining the world’s largest promoter of MMA bouts.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of bouts

Noun

Movement research has long shown that even brief bursts increase circulation and prompt the release of dopamine and serotonin, which is the neurochemistry behind why a five-minute walk or stretch break shifts mood.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Even short bursts increase circulation, signal safety to the nervous system and prompt the release of dopamine and serotonin.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026