WITS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

wits

noun

plural of wit

as in mind

the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities scared out of her wits

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Recent Examples of wits Using her wits and deep knowledge of the ways of the place, Grace is determined to find the killer and seek justice—not just for the dead man, but to save the reputation of this iconic store from ruin. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Keep your wits about you and pay attention when driving, jogging, walking or talking to others. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026 When his inquiry leads directly to a ruthless corporate chairman played by Tony Leung Ka-fai, the two seasoned operators become locked in a battle of wits. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026 That’s a lot of inexperience for a staff trying to match wits with Mike Vrabel and one of the NFL’s deepest coaching rosters, even if Josh Allen remains the best player in the league. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2026 Simmons will get a chance to match offensive wits with the QB that took over his role. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026 Homer’s Odysseus survives on his wits as much as force of arms. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 27 July 2026 As always, when using modern-era AI, keep your eyes open and your wits about you. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Sharpen your wits at any number of trivia nights in the area. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

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Noun

These are songs that iterate and elevate minor party fouls into dramas of symphonic proportion, arrangements that articulate the heightened emotions churning inside anxious minds.

— Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
Several opinion polls show that rising costs of living are top of mind for voters ahead of the elections.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of mind

Noun

Trip isn’t the standout role, but Keery handles the character’s exasperated monologues with panache, turning self-defense and infuriated straight-talk into acts of exhilarating sanity.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Has everyone made it through an insane weekend of college football with their sanity intact?

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026