Synonyms of fit
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as in to suffice 
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as in to correspond
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as in to adapt
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as in to equip
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as in to accommodate
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as in to prepare
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as in to insert
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as in to furnish
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as in did
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as in corresponded
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as in adjusted
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as in equipped
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as in accommodated
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as in prepared
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as in case
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as in burst
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as in scene
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as in suitable
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as in go
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as in available
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as in healthy
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as in qualified
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as in fitting
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as in to correspond
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 to adapt
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 to equip
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 to prepare
to make ready in advance
I won't have time to fit the spare room for the guests
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as in case
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
without her medication, she'd have an epileptic fit
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as in burst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
helpless fits of laughter from the audience
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as in scene
an outburst or display of excited anger
found out what his wife had spent on clothes and threw a fit
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as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
clothing that is fit for horseback riding
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as in go
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action
fit for military service
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as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
I don't think those bald tires are fit for winter driving
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as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
eat well and stay fit
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as in qualified
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
need to hire someone whose language skills make them fit for the job
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as in to insert
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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as in to furnish
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
fitted the hikers out with good boots and heavy socks
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as in fitting
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
her personality is well fitted to a desk job
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as in did
archaic
to be fitting or proper
we hardly know them, so for Christmas a simple card will fit
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as in corresponded
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 adjusted
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 equipped
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 prepared
to make ready in advance
I won't have time to fit the spare room for the guests
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Recent Examples of fit
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
Jordan assumed Camara’s role as nickel during the spring and seemed to fit the position well.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2025
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
The stylish bag comes with an adjustable and removable contrasting crossbody strap, enabling you to customize the fit to feel comfortable.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
These slip-on sneakers combine lightweight agility with secure fit and sleek styling — great for security checkpoints or unexpected itinerary changes.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 June 2025
Dresses include a minidress with short sleeves is available in dark indigo and cream, a leopard print swing dress and a sleeveless mini dress with tie in the back for a more fitted look.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 June 2025
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Apr. 2025
As a powerhouse who knows how to inflict pain, King perfectly fits the faction's mold.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Doing that requires an honest examination of the facts, and the uncomfortable reality is that Trump’s actions keep fitting the definition.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
Jordan assumed Camara’s role as nickel during the spring and seemed to fit the position well.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
Boasting a first-look deal at New Line, the company also has a real interest in comedy, and is thus a natural fit for a studio that has historically gravitated between their genres of choice.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
The stylish bag comes with an adjustable and removable contrasting crossbody strap, enabling you to customize the fit to feel comfortable.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
These were invented in 2008, something like that, and these don’t maybe quite fit into either of those categories.
—Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
These slip-on sneakers combine lightweight agility with secure fit and sleek styling — great for security checkpoints or unexpected itinerary changes.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The rest of the possible inclusions are one or two pillowcases, a fitted and flat sheet and a bed skirt.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 June 2025
Dresses include a minidress with short sleeves is available in dark indigo and cream, a leopard print swing dress and a sleeveless mini dress with tie in the back for a more fitted look.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 June 2025
Verb
The boxy top-handle tote became an instant icon, at a time when city-dwelling young women with high standards weren’t seeing bags that were versatile enough to fit a back-to-the-basics ’90s aesthetic.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Apr. 2025
As a powerhouse who knows how to inflict pain, King perfectly fits the faction's mold.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
Noun
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Mangione has pleaded not guilty to all charges across the three cases.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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The different spin-offs and names are mostly irrelevant, since these games are all considered as part of the same continuity and even feature the same ships, enemies, and power-ups in many cases.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Love planet Venus will enter Leo on Aug. 25, adding a dazzling burst of glamour and passion, followed by harmonious aspects to Saturn, Uranus and Neptune on Aug. 25 and 26, making romantic themes equally grounding and liberating.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The display case, resembling two white doors opening up to reveal the whiskey, lights up, showing off the crystal bottle and a background of 99 decorative, gold bursts.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
5 Aug. 2025
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Astro animations and tranquil scenes can help set the mood in the room via an Artistic Ambient Wall feature.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Aug. 2025
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The music magazine Sound Waves, which covers the music scene in southeastern Connecticut and parts of Rhode Island, is marking its 35th anniversary with a big show at the Garde in New London.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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Worst of all, thanks to sporadic bouts of spot alopecia, too many squeezes of a lash curler and irritating makeup removal can spark a lash shed for me.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
11 Aug. 2025
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Following the deaths, all Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation title bouts will now be 10 rounds instead of 12, according to CNN.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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There's also been an explosion of machine identities, known as non-human identities (NHIs), that enterprises have to contend with.—
TK Keanini,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The rapper and actor, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, was subpoenaed by federal prosecutors and was required to testify against the Bad Boy Records founder in regards to a home invasion and car explosion allegedly linked to Combs.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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Getty Images To date, the post has amassed more than 900 comments from TikTok viewers, many of them poking fun at the golden retriever mother's annoyed expression and shallow huffs.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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But just this week, BPD arrested two undocumented immigrants caught on camera carrying out a violent attack in Canton.—
WBFF STAFF,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Aug. 2025
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Education has been under attack in Florida for decades; the dumbing down of our schools and society is notorious.—
Robert Kesten,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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This was no isolated outburst, but part of a broader effort to delegitimize conservative participation in academic life.—
Ilya Shapiro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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As the other undefeated team, Canada outscored its three opponents 19-4, but had to rely on some third-period outbursts to run up those offensive numbers.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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