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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
Porto by Mosquito brings one of the more refined culinary expressions to the area, with a beachfront setting and a Peruvian-fusion approach that fits Las Terrenas’ international mood. Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 Neither England’s head coach nor their best player at this World Cup currently fits that archetype. Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026 This little purse perfectly fits your phone, wallet, AirPods, and lip gloss. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 While caring for bed sheets is (usually) a straightforward task that fits seamlessly into your weekly routine, how to wash and care for a duvet cover is typically less clear. Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026 This deal fits a pattern of expansion by Archer Aviation, which has widened its footprint in a big way in recent years, including multiple leases of office space in north San Jose. George Avalos, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 This fits the observation that handedness is somewhat heritable, heavily biased to the right, and also quite random. Quanta Magazine, 13 July 2026 The key is finding a pair that fits well, feels good, and looks stylish. Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 Of course, that presentation fits the app's mission to assist drivers first and foremost rather than digitally recreate the whole planet. Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026
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The company lists insurance brokers and agents, residential property management, wealth management and private aviation operators as natural fits for their referral service. Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 Love, though, comes with spats and fits of temper, ruptures and reconciliations. Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026 Ssstein offered a tight assortment of barrel and straight fits in wearable washes. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 San Francisco probably prefers to move some of its more cumbersome contracts, but Casey Schmitt and Heliot Ramos could be good fits in Cleveland if Buster Posey is open-minded. Zack Meisel, New York Times, 9 July 2026 Silhouettes are equally as important; loose, relaxed fits are your best bets. Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 7 July 2026 The video ad shows Martin and the others playing a group of friends embarking on a summer road trip in the countryside while flaunting their fits. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 2 July 2026 This summer's pant trends are all about looser fits, breezier fabrics, and leg-baring silhouettes. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fits
Verb
  • But why buy brand new items when an old pillowcase suffices?
    Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
  • That rationale for military power no longer suffices.
    Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
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  • Its most common glide bomb models are the FAB-250, FAB-500, FAB-1500, and FAB-3000, where the number corresponds to the nominal weight of the bomb in kilograms.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The color of your wristband corresponds to a specific, 1-hour time slot.
    Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 25 June 2026
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  • The first season adapts the events of the first book and sets up the potential for a second season based on the sequel, On The Banks of Plum Creek.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • It’s made with special cushioning that adapts to your stride, weight, and speed, absorbing impact to allow your feet to go longer before they get fatigued.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
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  • Not every person facing danger abroad qualifies for asylum in the United States.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • Quansah will miss the semi-final if England qualifies after FIFA gave him a two-game ban.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 July 2026
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  • From Honolulu, the nonstop flight accommodates same-day connections to Hawaii’s other islands, the release said.
    Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
  • That’s more than any big marathon in the world, yet still accommodates less than 7% of those who want in.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
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  • The home search comes as second lady Usha Vance prepares to give birth to her fourth child, a baby boy, later this month.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 10 July 2026
  • Airport improvements, venue upgrades, transportation projects and housing plans are steadily moving forward as the city prepares to welcome athletes, media and visitors from around the world.
    Rebecca Brooks, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • While referee Herb Dean has faced recent scrutiny for other bouts, this stoppage was widely regarded as clean and timely.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • The resulting illness, cyclosporiasis, causes bouts of diarrhea that, if left untreated, can wreak havoc on the digestive system for a month.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
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  • Under rural Spanish skies, particularly in dark-sky regions away from towns and cities, observers could see 30 to 50 meteors per hour, with occasional bursts producing even more.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 July 2026
  • When the aorta bursts, blood rushes through the tear, which often leads to sudden death.
    Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

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