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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 fits
Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
The company’s broader artificial intelligence suite already emphasizes anomaly detection and real-time monitoring of regulatory change, and this workforce and leave engine fits neatly into that narrative by treating time data as another stream to undergo continuous evaluation for risk.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
To keep your kitchen extra tidy, this wrap organizer fits snugly into most drawers or cabinets.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
The lyric test fits into a broader pattern.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Bagsmart Expandable Tote Bag If preppy-style sportswear extends to your accessories, this tote bag fits right in.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Consider how cheese fits in a broader healthy diet.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
The surroundings provide clues as to what kind of structure fits into the neighborhood.
—Amber Dance, Quanta Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
But in telehealth-platform parlance, personalization usually refers to creating a version of a name-brand medication that fits a patient’s needs by, say, changing the dose, adding other active ingredients, or offering it in a different format.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Way Out West, showcasing a diverse range of fits.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Mid-rise jeans will be the go-to this season, especially in more relaxed fits, like this wide-leg pair.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
In their search for another option at center, the possibilities range from short-term stopgaps to potential long-term fits.
—Jay King, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In jeans, a range of fits and washes is available including relaxed straight, models with workwear influences, and even a tropical denim for international customers and stores in warm-weather climates.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
And implementation of those changes has occurred in jarring fits and starts.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Another doc that Campfire is making fits somewhere in the true-crime space, albeit in a financial sense.
—Peter White, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
In a league that prioritizes culture fits, Lee fits the bill.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
However, the ability to choose an educational environment that truly fits our child has not only improved their academic performance, but also their overall happiness and outlook on life.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
The company’s broader artificial intelligence suite already emphasizes anomaly detection and real-time monitoring of regulatory change, and this workforce and leave engine fits neatly into that narrative by treating time data as another stream to undergo continuous evaluation for risk.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
To keep your kitchen extra tidy, this wrap organizer fits snugly into most drawers or cabinets.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
The lyric test fits into a broader pattern.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Bagsmart Expandable Tote Bag If preppy-style sportswear extends to your accessories, this tote bag fits right in.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Consider how cheese fits in a broader healthy diet.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
The surroundings provide clues as to what kind of structure fits into the neighborhood.
—Amber Dance, Quanta Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
But in telehealth-platform parlance, personalization usually refers to creating a version of a name-brand medication that fits a patient’s needs by, say, changing the dose, adding other active ingredients, or offering it in a different format.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
Quick pressure up the middle always gives quarterbacks fits, especially a pocket passer like Darnold.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Way Out West, showcasing a diverse range of fits.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Mid-rise jeans will be the go-to this season, especially in more relaxed fits, like this wide-leg pair.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
In their search for another option at center, the possibilities range from short-term stopgaps to potential long-term fits.
—Jay King, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In jeans, a range of fits and washes is available including relaxed straight, models with workwear influences, and even a tropical denim for international customers and stores in warm-weather climates.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
And implementation of those changes has occurred in jarring fits and starts.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Another doc that Campfire is making fits somewhere in the true-crime space, albeit in a financial sense.
—Peter White, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
In a league that prioritizes culture fits, Lee fits the bill.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fits
Verb
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This is not a moment where simply modeling democratic and humanitarian principles by our own behavior suffices.—
Ernesto Burden,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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For some, the lower-tier MacBook Air suffices.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The power unit corresponds of how these things are measured in any other (way).—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Players choose a card, which offers a category like pizza toppings or cartoons, and take turns shouting out a word that fits the category and corresponds to a letter on the board that hasn’t already been used.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Fiction does not compensate for a lack of information but makes room for—and adapts itself to—the formal possibilities and modes of engagement opened by other genres.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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The team says that apart from proving the hardware works in space, these results offer insights into how the human brain adapts to the void.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If the post qualifies, the app walks you through activating Search Party step by step.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Who qualifies for the $1,000 contribution?—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This boutique lodge, located in the mountains outside of Fernie, accommodates no more than 36 overnight guests at a time.—
Brent Rose,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Feb. 2026
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Yet many companies undermine those benefits by choosing automation that accommodates existing packaging, especially when scaling operations.—
Ken Bowles,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Frigid weather, alcohol and drugs proved to be a fatal combination for a number of people found dead outdoors during New York’s continuing deep freeze as the city prepares for two more days of record low temperatures, officials said Saturday.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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As the restaurant prepares to close its doors after 16 years, Hall and Glynn describe the workplace as more than just a job.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These chilly ocean temperatures, combined with the bouts of cold air, left the door open for a snowy winter heading into February.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Truitt attended the Air Force Academy to earn her undergraduate degree, but experiencing bouts of airsickness on military planes led her to explore a different path.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Also, some bursts showed strong circular polarization, a signal characteristic of magnetic processes.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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Hulu has steadily built a library of bold, thought-provoking miniseries that have managed to entertain audiences in short bursts.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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