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present tense third-person singular of fit
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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 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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fits

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noun

plural of fit

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Recent Examples of fits
Verb
Everyone has their own idea of what kind of quarterback fits their offense. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Certain things are exempt, like virtual textbooks, but teachers are still trying to figure out where everything else fits. Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026 In order to find a set that fits, refer to the manufacturer’s compatibility chart. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 Taiwan fits neither category as a guest but Nagasaki accommodated its representatives at their request last year, officials said. ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 Other highlights include electronic windows and integrated screens that automatically deploy and a ladder that fits neatly with the exterior. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026 No, Crowley is casting himself as the kind of responsible pragmatist that fits the Upper Midwest ethos. Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Aug. 2026 In what is arguably Texas high school football’s best rivalry game, DeSoto and Duncanville will clash in a venue that fits the magnitude of the moment. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026 Silverstein recommends practicing together as a family and trying multiple techniques to see what fits each child. Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
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The brand is particularly known for its jeans, offering an impressive variety of fits, rises, lengths, and sizes in quality materials and cute washes. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 Aug. 2026 This still feels like one of the best fits of the first round. Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Some patients taking GLP-1s describe sudden shivering fits, an inability to warm up or the reverse — abrupt flushing and heat. Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The color trend reflects a broader shift in how consumers approach denim, building wardrobes with multiple fits, washes and colors rather than relying on a single go-to style. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 2026 Even as trendy silhouettes shift from structured shoulders to more relaxed fits, blazers remain timeless—albeit with a few alterations. Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026 Bold jewelry pieces are an especially effortless way to zhuzh up any outfit—they’re extra enough to make a statement, but never overwhelming for more casual ’fits. India Roby, Glamour, 28 July 2026 Across her TikTok and social media pages, the junior red carpet correspondent (who has even done some work for PEOPLE) has amassed a following of over 3 million for her fashion-forward ‘fits and A-list celebrity interviews shared to her channels. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 Fewer annoying managers, rehab visits, or fits of artistic pique. Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fits
Verb
  • Simply continuing your current savings strategy or leaving funds in a traditional savings account no longer suffices.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • But why buy brand new items when an old pillowcase suffices?
    Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
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  • Each child cruelty charge corresponds to one of the children identified in the indictment.
    CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Scientists have sought a quantum system whose energy always corresponds to an input that makes the zeta function’s output zero.
    Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026
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  • The memory foam interior adapts to your neck, and an adjustable Velcro closure gives you a personalized fit.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Culture adapts to protect an identity the leader is defending and the organization pays the compounding cost.
    Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
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  • With sensible policies and an engaged board, the museum qualifies.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • That qualifies as the most important development for a team that needs Nix at his best to chase a Super Bowl in 2026, but there have been plenty of other subplots to monitor.
    Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • This is an area of the home that easily accommodates both daily living and entertaining.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Read on for expert tips to turn your den into a stylish space that accommodates everything from cozy evenings in to Mahjong night with friends.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In a video shared online, the newlywed prepares for a summer of thrills by throwing on some Six Flags merchandise.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This prepares them for an unpredictable future, fostering competence and confidence.
    Lisa Schade, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Despite the uptick, officials say California is not included in the cyclosporiasis outbreak that’s hit 15 states, sickening tens of thousands of people with prolonged bouts of diarrhea.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Those shells were likely expelled during turbulent bouts of mass loss shortly before the explosion, giving astronomers an unusually detailed view of the star's final stages.
    Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026
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  • Scientists are curious about the sun’s inner workings to better track massive bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that can hurl toward Earth.
    Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The engines, adapted from those used in the company’s heavy machinery, mix pressurized hydrogen gas with air and ignite it to create bursts of power.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

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