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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
Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Blewett said traveling with a small bag that fits under the seat can offer many of the same benefits, including faster exits, no baggage fees and less stress while deplaning.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Creating a paste with baking soda and water and using a sponge to clean fits the bill.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
What current head-coaching candidate fits that criteria?
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Jeanty’s fashion choice fits in with the recent trend of professional athletes embracing comfortable footwear.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Which one fits your diet best depends on your goals.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
The market has our back on this one—especially for those of us living in shoebox bedrooms where a queen bed barely fits, let alone a nightstand (the luxury).
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Choose the right magnesium supplement 💊 There are many over-the-counter magnesium supplements, and knowing which one fits your needs can be confusing.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Beyond fits, Wrobel said to watch wool blends in 2026 as well as crosshatch and other novelty texture effects.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Despite its many fits and starts, AVA is now scheduled to be launched in late January, if all goes according to plan.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
After years of roomy, relaxed fits (which, rest assured, aren’t going anywhere), the return of the skinny can feel a bit intimidating.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
In June, after decades of fits, starts, environmental cleanup and dealmaking, city officials celebrated the passage of a multimillion-dollar agreement that would use property tax dollars to spur construction in the district.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
A week or two into the illness, some people may have a characteristic whoop when trying to catch their breath between heavy fits of coughing.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
Revealing the circumstances of their lives can take months, if not years, and progress comes in fits and starts.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
After one to two weeks, the cough typically worsens, progressing into intense coughing fits that can occur for weeks or even months.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
Everyone needs a flattering LBD in their repertoire, and this one perfectly fits the bill.
—Noun
Start with a pair of the Peepers blue-light glasses she’s repeatedly praised and a fits-everything, travel-ready crossbody that earned a spot on her 2025 Favorite Things list.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for fits
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No single material suffices to replicate that distinctive human texture.—
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And, if identity suffices in defining the art work, what else about it is overlooked along that way?—
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Large studies encompassing thousands of people have since shown that following the MIND diet corresponds with better cognitive functioning, a lower risk of dementia and slower disease progression in people with Alzheimer’s.—
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Each of the 29 counts corresponds to a child who was killed or wounded in the classrooms, prosecutors said.—
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These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.—
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Available in multiple denim washes, from light to dark, this option easily adapts to different seasons and settings.—
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Four of the 127 units are designated as affordable for very low income residents, meaning the building qualifies for exemption from parking requirements through city incentives.—
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Here’s what to know about who qualifies, how much Wi-Fi typically costs and how American’s policy compares with other major airlines.—
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Down on the lower level, a guest bedroom with a full bath accommodates visitors.—
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Where To Stay From Rustic cottages to standard rooms, Big Cedar Lodge accommodates families big and small.—
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There isn’t anything that prepares you for that reality, especially in filmmaking.—
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The position prepares special reports, determines budget needs, and interprets parole policy and procedure.—
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Singapore banks capped 2025 with another record year, as earnings came in stronger than expected and helped financial stocks rise more than 20% despite bouts of market volatility, said OCBC analysts on Tuesday.—
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Even short bouts of moderate exercise, such as brisk walking, can lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels, boost mood and strengthen the heart.—
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After testing the interest of sports fans in short-form content, Disney aims to bring brief bursts to a broader audience.—
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Operating for thousands of daily cycles over decades trumps quick bursts of power.—
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“Fits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fits. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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