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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
After making birdie at No. 2, DeChambeau’s first whiff of trouble came on the stretch of holes that have given him fits in his Masters career.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
The top features more structure lines with a corset-like fit above the midriff.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2025
Lisa Hagen, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Despite being a nod to Greek architecture, the soft lines and natural color palette fit right into the desert landscape.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2025
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
Currently on sale for just $53, this flattering top features a more fitted look that can be styled buttoned to the top or left open as a lightweight in-flight layer.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 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
These aren't bad players, but are either reaches or odd fits with their new teams.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
After making birdie at No. 2, DeChambeau’s first whiff of trouble came on the stretch of holes that have given him fits in his Masters career.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
Why the Chargers drafted him: When picking this far at the end of the draft, special teams tends to be the first fit, and Bridges is eager to apply his skills.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
The top features more structure lines with a corset-like fit above the midriff.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Politics Where do different ideas of masculinity fit into the presidential election?
—Lisa Hagen, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Despite being a nod to Greek architecture, the soft lines and natural color palette fit right into the desert landscape.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Her straight-leg jeans are a relaxed silhouette—not baggy, but not quite fitted—and her trench coat is kept open and unbelted.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
Currently on sale for just $53, this flattering top features a more fitted look that can be styled buttoned to the top or left open as a lightweight in-flight layer.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 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
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Across the country in Virginia, where there are more than 350 active missing person cases, Billy Chrimes has been struggling with recruitment since the economic downturn triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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In March, 91% of cases closed by the office were dismissed without an investigation, and 89% were dismissed outright in April, according to internal case data obtained by ProPublica.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
2 May 2025
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All the nervous energy that had built up at American Airlines Center was released in a burst of delirious joy.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Hubble Space Telescope's recent deep-dive into Andromeda has been able to track the disorder in M31 that the merger left in its wake: streams of stars cannibalized from the galaxy eaten by M31 and producing a burst of star formation.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The scene feels uncannily real, and that’s the point.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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The appearance comes as Harris reemerges on the political scene, fueling speculation about her next move.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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The New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) later ruled the fight a no contest after Garcia failed a drug test related to the bout.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Frequent bouts of rheumatic fever left the kid’s heart so weakened that one childhood doctor predicted a lifespan of 16 years.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
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Martin's son Gabe, hiding alone under a blanket, said the explosion left his ears ringing and smelled like burning batteries.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The explosion of laws meant to protect minors from potentially harmful online content perhaps sounds noble at first glance, but with a second pass the laws read as superfluous.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 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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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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Whitmer wages charm offensive against Trump as other Dems attack As much as Trump enjoys skewering his rivals, the president has lauded Whitmer on multiple occasions since returning to power.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Buried in Trump’s barrage of attacks on immigrants and their loved ones is the alarming practice of family detention in Texas.—
Dolores K. Schroeder,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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Nothing but quick and shocking outbursts of violence can pierce the movie’s surfaces of overheated restraint.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Hubble captured this dramatic event in a stunning series of images, revealing intricate dust patterns as a flash of light from the outburst expanded outward and reflected off surrounding dust clouds — a phenomenon known as a light echo.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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