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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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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 prepares
to make ready in advance
I won't have time to fit the spare room for the guests
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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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
So, Gomez collaborated with the Hanger Clinic, which designs and custom fits orthotic and prosthetic devices.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
The bizarre lunch, however, apparently fits with Cuban's broader longevity philosophy.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Team members gain a clearer understanding of how their work fits into broader objectives, improving collaboration across roles.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Where Lundgren fits in the organization remains to be seen.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Gumbs projects slightly better than Sapp, largely due to his lean 6-foot-4 frame that fits the mold of mutant edge rushers the NFL is currently searching for.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Bullard fits the mold of the big, powerful defensive end that Parker is looking for, someone who can slot in right behind the similarly huge Quinnen Williams (6-3, 303 pounds) on the depth chart.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
In theory, these few seconds of film can be called up when a suitable role arises, or when an actor’s look fits a requirement.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Tackles Max Iheanachor and Caleb Tiernan and wide receivers Chris Bell, Chris Brazzell, Germie Bernard and Malachi Fields also could be fits.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The fits are more frequent now, the counseling new.
—John Hult, States Newsroom, 25 Mar. 2026
Nothing is quite as annoying as a brand that refuses to adjust its fits to curvy bodies—but that’s not an issue here.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
But other components of DHS were less obvious fits.
—Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
When Johnson wasn’t giving Tech fits, Williams was with an array of mid-range jumpers or finishing through contact in the paint.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
Try the look with one of the all-black ’fits that came down the runway.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2026
When Johnson wasn't giving Tech fits, Williams was with an array of mid-range jumpers or finishing through contact in the paint.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
These wireless earbuds are comfortable enough for all-day wear, thanks to their ergonomic design that fits the ear perfectly.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
So, Gomez collaborated with the Hanger Clinic, which designs and custom fits orthotic and prosthetic devices.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
The bizarre lunch, however, apparently fits with Cuban's broader longevity philosophy.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Team members gain a clearer understanding of how their work fits into broader objectives, improving collaboration across roles.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Where Lundgren fits in the organization remains to be seen.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Gumbs projects slightly better than Sapp, largely due to his lean 6-foot-4 frame that fits the mold of mutant edge rushers the NFL is currently searching for.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Bullard fits the mold of the big, powerful defensive end that Parker is looking for, someone who can slot in right behind the similarly huge Quinnen Williams (6-3, 303 pounds) on the depth chart.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
In theory, these few seconds of film can be called up when a suitable role arises, or when an actor’s look fits a requirement.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
With that in mind, The Post reviewed contract data across the NFL to identify a handful of potential salary-cap casualties that could be fits for Denver.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Tackles Max Iheanachor and Caleb Tiernan and wide receivers Chris Bell, Chris Brazzell, Germie Bernard and Malachi Fields also could be fits.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The fits are more frequent now, the counseling new.
—John Hult, States Newsroom, 25 Mar. 2026
Nothing is quite as annoying as a brand that refuses to adjust its fits to curvy bodies—but that’s not an issue here.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
But other components of DHS were less obvious fits.
—Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
When Johnson wasn’t giving Tech fits, Williams was with an array of mid-range jumpers or finishing through contact in the paint.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
Try the look with one of the all-black ’fits that came down the runway.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2026
When Johnson wasn't giving Tech fits, Williams was with an array of mid-range jumpers or finishing through contact in the paint.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fits
Verb
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This is not a moment where simply modeling democratic and humanitarian principles by our own behavior suffices.—
Ernesto Burden,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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For some, the lower-tier MacBook Air suffices.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 Jan. 2026
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The Miami Herald reached out to the Department of Homeland Security to ask about whether the document corresponds to payments allocated or already disbursed.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Using photographs taken by historian and philologist Johan Ludvig Heiberg in 1906, the researchers were able to confirm that the new page corresponds to leaf number 123 of the text.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, Kawamura’s twisty, Escher-esque thriller adapts a refreshingly original video game to find a man trapped in a Japanese metro station with no way out.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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The system also adapts to emergencies in real time.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This month, though, Italy even further restricted who qualifies.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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Whether or not the gathering qualifies as a formal protest by conventional standards, the image underscores how demonstrators and advocacy groups are emphasizing global reach and symbolic participation alongside mass turnout in major cities.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The luxury vessel accommodates up to 245 guests in 123 staterooms and suites, many with private balconies.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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This set of plastic front and rear bike fenders has a universal fit that accommodates a variety of bikes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As Dallas prepares to host the World Cup, the city will also welcome 26 life-size statues of women in science and sports.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Campbell has come a long way from his days at Sacramento State, and his star players like Olivia Miles got to see that first hand as TCU prepares for the Cavaliers.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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During their five bouts against each other, Lloyd produced 33 total tackles, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery.—
Mike Kaye
March 31,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Boston is in for a wide range of warm and chilly spring days in the coming week, with some potential for bouts of rain, according to National Weather Service forecasts.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sperm whales communicate via bursts of clicks, called codas, and the researchers—part of a project called the Cetacean Translation Initiative, or CETI—are hoping one day to decipher what the codas mean.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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And Falkous, for all that his bursts of mad atonality hit the ear first, knows precisely where to hammer in every syllable for the maximum impact.—
Alex Robert Ross,
Pitchfork,
25 Mar. 2026
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