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 Many members of the military special forces who Kirk worked with probably couldn't keep their wits in a similar situation. — ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026 Chris, often strung out on morphine, his memory and his wits addled by cancer, has become a jaw-flapping liability. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wits

Noun

The Sagittarius Moon favors privacy and a chance to let your mind wander.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Walton knows there isn’t a fly’s mind in his computer, but the intersection of biological intelligence and AI still intrigues him.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of mind

Noun

But as she is forced to participate in a tournament of high-stakes games, the experience takes a sinister turn, pushing her to compromise her identity and instincts while questioning both her sanity and her safety.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
No matter how delusional and disconnected from sanity that worldview might be.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026