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 suffices
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as in corresponds
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as in adapts
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as in qualifies
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as in accommodates
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as in prepares
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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 bouts
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as in bursts
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as in huffs
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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 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 corresponds
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 adapts
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 qualifies
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 prepares
to make ready in advance
I won't have time to fit the spare room for the guests
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as in bouts
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
without her medication, she'd have an epileptic fit
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as in bursts
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
helpless fits of laughter from the audience
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as in huffs
an outburst or display of excited anger
found out what his wife had spent on clothes and threw a fit
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Recent Examples of fit
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 June 2025
Place cream and powdered sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment at medium-high speed until very stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes; be careful not to overbeat so much that the cream separates.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 June 2025
And while ballet flats and pumps shouldn't be ruled out, flip-flops will give your 'fit a more summery look.
—Michel Mejía, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Emily Schwing, ProPublica, 29 May 2025
And as the event’s official closer — the AMAs’ afterparty DJ — her irreverent look fit the bill.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
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Verb
And while the Knicks were eliminated by the Pacers, the game did bring us their most brilliant, matching, Knicks-iest ’fits yet.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 June 2025
Place cream and powdered sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment at medium-high speed until very stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes; be careful not to overbeat so much that the cream separates.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
Noun
His fits were putting him up there with die-hard Knicks fans and dressers like Spike Lee.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 June 2025
And while ballet flats and pumps shouldn't be ruled out, flip-flops will give your 'fit a more summery look.
—Michel Mejía, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Adjective
At the time, elders knew the location wasn’t fit for permanent settlement because the low-lying ground would shift as the permafrost froze and thawed seasonally, said Andy Patrick, 77, one of two residents who remember life in the old village before Newtok.
—Emily Schwing, ProPublica, 29 May 2025
And as the event’s official closer — the AMAs’ afterparty DJ — her irreverent look fit the bill.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
Adjective
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Time for Thorough Searches: Interim appointments allow boards the necessary time to conduct comprehensive searches for suitable permanent leaders.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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This work will reveal insights about the quasi-moon and help the team select a suitable sampling site.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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If the Cowboys opt for the poison preferred recently by Carolina, Evans — Tampa Bay’s career receiving yardage leader — could conduct a go-route clinic.—
Joey Knight,
Dallas News,
14 Jan. 2023
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This is my new go-spring treat for sunny afternoons and porch-chair traveling.—
Kim Sunée,
Anchorage Daily News,
22 Apr. 2021
Adjective
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According to a report published by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) last year, total spend in the sector generated a total $421 billion and $119 billion in tax revenue in 2022, the most recent year in which full data was available.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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The traffic alert was released Saturday at 11:46 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 12:12 p.m.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Deep dive Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed the COVID vaccine from the list of vaccines recommended for healthy pregnant women.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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In contrast, there have been no reports of the measles vaccine causing death in healthy people, and the incidence of permanent harm is less than 1 in 500,000.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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The last time Norway qualified for the World Cup was back in 1998, but the team also has rarely had a player like Erling Haaland, who is the all-time leading goal scorer for the team despite only beginning his national team career in 2019.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The team – currently ranked 57th in the world – also qualified for the Olympic Games for the first time in 2024, claiming one of Asia’s three berths.—
Hassan Tayir,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Using the tee fitting wasn’t his most grievous error.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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That all changed at Allianz Arena, the home of Bayern Munich, one of the titans of Europe, and a fitting stage for PSG’s crowning moment.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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The powers that be aren’t ready to reveal that just yet.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
6 June 2025
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The shelter has more than 1,800 animals in its care, including more than 700 ready for adoption.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Share helpful, relevant content that is useful to your customers.—
Ryan Ferrier,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The Kagi founder suggested that licensing Google Search could allow entities of all sizes to have genuinely useful custom search tools.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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“Fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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