Synonyms of fit
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as in to suffice
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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 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
Kim Scott, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
The lifestyle of Hollywood never fit with me.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Denim with velvet gradient effects in blue, lace overlays and voluminous wide-leg silhouettes that use up to 60 percent more fabric than standard fits help tell this regal story.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
She was billed right below him on the same stage and had essentially already planned a performance fit for scale, anyway.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2026
This Gap pick is well-made, fitted but not too fitted, and endlessly versatile.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
As noted in a report from TWZ, the aircraft’s proportions indicate it is sized to fit within the constraints of a supercarrier deck while carrying a substantial weapons load.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
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Great leaders find a way to listen that fits their personal style, and then create a culture where everyone listens to each other.
—Kim Scott, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
The lifestyle of Hollywood never fit with me.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
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The athleticism popped at the combine, though, and Hill is a versatile fit who can play mike or will and thrive in pass-rush situations.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Denim with velvet gradient effects in blue, lace overlays and voluminous wide-leg silhouettes that use up to 60 percent more fabric than standard fits help tell this regal story.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Discover Shapermint’s range of comfortable shaping essentials for ideal fit and control.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
She was billed right below him on the same stage and had essentially already planned a performance fit for scale, anyway.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
In other words, balance the roomy jacket with a more fitted bottom, whether that be tailored trousers or straight-leg jeans.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2026
This Gap pick is well-made, fitted but not too fitted, and endlessly versatile.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Rather than positioning exfoliation as an intense, once-a-week treatment, Korean formulas are designed to fit into your everyday routine.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
As noted in a report from TWZ, the aircraft’s proportions indicate it is sized to fit within the constraints of a supercarrier deck while carrying a substantial weapons load.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
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In any case, United have continued to track Baleba since last summer.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Mary is forced to say goodbye to her kids as they’re taken away by the authorities, seconds before the TV news reveals a new suspect in Nancy’s murder case.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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The verdant burst is always welcome after a dreary winter, and the bright, fresh flavors of spring vegetables are like a breath of fresh air on the table, too.—
Becky Krystal,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Thunder took control with an early 17-2 burst.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Students walk past paintings of historical scenes that include Betsy Ross sewing an American flag and down hallways lined with portraits of the Founding Fathers.—
Lauren Lumpkin,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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The two are so silly, so loopily in synch, that the scene, which occurs halfway through the second act, lifts the entire show, giving it a buoyancy that has been lacking during its exposition-heavy beginning.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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No other bouts have been announced.—
Brian Martin,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope showing bouts of rapid cooling and bursts of mineral formation around baby stars suggest that the same process is occurring elsewhere in the universe.—
Javier Barbuzano,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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After a faulty cooling system was left to disrepair, rising temperatures resulted in an explosion with the equivalent force of 70-100 tons of TNT.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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To locals, Soviet leaders seemed to be downplaying the severity of the explosion.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Among agonized grunts and huffs, Probst narrated the fumbles.—
Sarah Grant,
New Yorker,
2 Feb. 2026
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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As shown in The Athletic’s match dashboard below, City might have had more of the ball, but Arsenal created some excellent opportunities with an attack-minded approach at the Etihad.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Both Hezbollah and Israel have have defended their attacks and claimed that the other has violated the ceasefire.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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This time, there wasn’t nearly as long of a gap between scoring outbursts.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Director Matt Pfeiffer tries not to tie it too strongly to an extreme light or dark mood but does keep up a snappy pace, plays most of the angriest outbursts for laughs and takes good advantage of the openness of the Playhouse on Park stage area.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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