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

Prospective clients should ask whether a reputation firm monitors these responses and how AI search fits into its broader approach. — Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 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 The Broncos next host a Jaguars team that gave up only 10 points in its Week 1 opener against the Browns and gave Denver’s offense fits when the two teams met last December. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 For readers building an evening wind-down, that pattern fits naturally alongside a favorite chair and the last hour before bed. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 14 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 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

Noun

Usually, when a team loses two coordinators, they are not highly regarded enough to leave for Power 4 head coaching jobs, but Stein and Lupoi were good candidates and natural fits for the schools that hired them. — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 14 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 However, slim and skinny fits showed signs of making a comeback. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 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 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 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

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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The first possibility corresponds to what happens before an observation.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Each set of three bases in the DNA corresponds to a specific amino acid (with three exceptions, each of which signals the end of the protein).

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of corresponds

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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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Banda qualifies for the NWSL’s new High Impact Player rule, which allows teams to exceed the salary cap for elite players, and probably attracted interest from clubs around the league as her contract neared its expiration next year.

— Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Here's who qualifies, when checks could arrive and why the payments are being issued.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of qualifies

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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
This compact design even has a pop-up table, while this clever 2-in-1 sofa bed effortlessly accommodates overnight guests.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of accommodates

Verb

But as coach Sean McVay prepares his team for Monday night’s game against the New York Giants, the Super Bowl-favorite Rams’ suddenly not-so-super offense also demands scrutiny.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
The film, directed by May el-Toukhy, is set in Denmark in the aftermath of World War II, as a maid prepares to marry her former employer.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 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

Definition of bouts

Noun

That flexibility makes flow batteries particularly relevant to long-duration storage, where systems may need to deliver electricity for several hours rather than simply provide short bursts of backup power.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2026
Could Civale maybe be used in shorter bursts, meaning he could be used more often?

— Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026