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

Aside from its brightness, everything else about the BOAT fits the model of a typical long-duration GRB. — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 From probiotics and prebiotics to digestion and smart food pairings, here’s how sourdough actually fits into a gut-friendly routine. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026 If the brand fits that aesthetic, the audience is far more inclined to become the brand’s customers. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Sentient Jet Sentient Jet is the inventor of the Jet Card, which allows users to buy 25 hours of flights at a time and choose the aircraft size that fits their needs. — Debra Kamin, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 Witnessing the ladies’ head-turning ‘fits with Hulu + Live TV’s help would be a wise choice indeed. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 Read on to compare your choices and find a loan that fits your needs. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026 From there, the team determines whether the dance will feature a solo performer or a duo or trio, as well as the type of character that fits best. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 For instance, the Basecase’s Joy-Con grips have a little rubber lip that fits around the top of the controller’s inner colored section. — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026

Noun

Designers are experimenting with different fits and fabrics to give the traditional jacket a more modern look. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 This contributes to imperfect fits, product returns, and lower customer satisfaction. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 And that, with fits and starts, ups and downs, changed little over roughly 90 years. — John E. McDonough, STAT, 16 Oct. 2026 The likes of Bottega Veneta, The Row, and Prada have modernised the pencil skirt for 2026, moving away from rigid, tight fits and presenting a more relaxed silhouette that is in keeping with the recent soft power styling mood. — Emma Spedding, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 Neither was having fits; indeed, both seemed remarkably composed, given the circumstances. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 Others cite the lack of a persuasive justification for conflict, the strikes themselves and subsequent fits and starts of peacemaking as evidence that America’s global image has been undermined, as has the persuasiveness of its public claims. — Christopher Nichols, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026 After a process of fits and starts, Ellison and Paramount sealed their deal in July. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 During that drive full of fits and starts, Rodgers had moments of frustration. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fits

Verb

Simply photographing the surface of the brain somehow suffices.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of suffices

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Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji and Callina Liang star in the movie that adapts the Capcom video game centering on a combat tournament.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
The bike also adapts to individual riding styles and personalizes pedal-assist in real time, and its body is modular so users can easily swap its seat and wheels to accommodate cargo or different terrain.

— Charlotte Hu, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of adapts

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Clean that up before seeking emergency financing, and confirm with the lender what qualifies as borrowing support.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
As a result of the win, the film automatically qualifies for submission to the Best International Feature category of the Oscars.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of qualifies

Verb

The property includes eight major league-sized baseball fields and three multiuse turf fields, while the 170,000-square-foot Champions Center accommodates 12 basketball courts or 24 volleyball courts.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The larger Penthouse North, meanwhile, spans roughly 3,500 square feet and accommodates three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a pair of powder rooms across the fifth and sixth floors.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of accommodates

Verb

Just ask former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, whose early investment in Anthropic could soon be worth billions as the AI company prepares to go public as soon as next month.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
The show is set in 1989 as Marietta prepares to celebrate the grand reopening of the former Nunn Better Cabinet Company.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of prepares

Noun

Forecasters are warning South Florida residents that numerous cities will be drenched in rainfall that may lead to bouts of flash flooding and some thunderstorms Saturday night.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Yet his next leadership election is looking smooth compared with the past couple of bouts to lead the Senate GOP.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of bouts

Noun

But this research suggests that automation can happen in bursts, and those bursts tend to cluster around recessions.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026
On a night this cold, the bursts of flame were almost as welcome as the spectacle, providing a few seconds of actual warmth to fans on the field and in the lower bowl.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026