fits (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of fit (in)
as in belongs

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  1. belongs
  2. goes
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  • And The Workforce Together HR expertise belongs on boards because workforce transformation is no longer only about people.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The freedom of a solo game day The best part of showing up alone is that the day belongs entirely to you.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
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  • Different departments and agencies have various policies outlining what actions are appropriate if a car stop or other incident goes awry.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • As fans across the world prepare to celebrate and cheer on their team of choice, Don Julio Tequila is letting the world know that no matter where the cup goes once it’s won, it’s being battled for in New York.
    — Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
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“Fits (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fits%20%28in%29. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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