FITS (IN OR INTO) Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

fits (in or into)

verb

present tense third-person singular of fit (in or into)

as in inserts

to put among or between others do you think you can fit this picture into the album? I can fit you in between my two o'clock and three o'clock appointments

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In honor of that legacy, Michelson often inserts Indigenous sovereignty into historically fraught public spaces.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026
Luz inserts the construction pole; Susana sniffs.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 June 2026

Definition of inserts

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Chili introduces capsaicin, which activates nerves responsible for sensing heat rather than taste.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
The woman usually introduces herself politely and grabs a seat to listen to the whistle of hot water pouring from a thermos.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

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The city is using a search firm, ADK Consulting & Executive Search, to help find the next director, said Miller, who works in the mayor’s office.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026
When parents say no Nick, a 36-year-old who works in environmental compliance, has the polar opposite experience.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

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