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 to insert
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as in to furnish
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as in did
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as in corresponded
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as in adjusted
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as in equipped
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as in accommodated
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as in prepared
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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 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 fitting
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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 to insert
to put among or between others
do you think you can fit this picture into the album? I can fit you in between my two o'clock and three o'clock appointments
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as in to furnish
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
fitted the hikers out with good boots and heavy socks
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as in fitting
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
her personality is well fitted to a desk job
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as in did
archaic
to be fitting or proper
we hardly know them, so for Christmas a simple card will fit
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as in corresponded
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 adjusted
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 equipped
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 prepared
to make ready in advance
I won't have time to fit the spare room for the guests
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Recent Examples of fit
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025
Wiggins, a skilled scorer, doesn’t fit what the Heat ideally needs: someone who can finish at the basket, draw fouls, get Miami into offense and take over games late.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
The rooms were in the process of getting a makeover, and the focus was on making the stay more engaging.
Chele, who lives nearby on the coast, saw it as a perfect fit.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Barring a major Trump retreat on tariffs, the U.S. economy will go downhill, a lot of people will lose their jobs, prices will rise and growing numbers of voters will begin to wonder whether Trump and his enablers are fit for office.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
The bodice of the dress featured a fitted style, with a white lace design and slight botanical inspiration at the neckline.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Apr. 2025
As a powerhouse who knows how to inflict pain, King perfectly fits the faction's mold.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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Verb
That date fits well with the Chiefs’ Organized Team Activities, or OTAs, which don’t begin until May 27.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025
Wiggins, a skilled scorer, doesn’t fit what the Heat ideally needs: someone who can finish at the basket, draw fouls, get Miami into offense and take over games late.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
The new Joy-Con 2 controllers look similar to the first version, but now attach to the console and other accessories magnetically, for a secure fit.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
The rooms were in the process of getting a makeover, and the focus was on making the stay more engaging.
Chele, who lives nearby on the coast, saw it as a perfect fit.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Zozo has lots of strengths and things like UI and size and fit tech.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Barring a major Trump retreat on tariffs, the U.S. economy will go downhill, a lot of people will lose their jobs, prices will rise and growing numbers of voters will begin to wonder whether Trump and his enablers are fit for office.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Coldwell Banker Warburg One of the two fitted dressing rooms in the primary suite.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
The bodice of the dress featured a fitted style, with a white lace design and slight botanical inspiration at the neckline.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
The boxy top-handle tote became an instant icon, at a time when city-dwelling young women with high standards weren’t seeing bags that were versatile enough to fit a back-to-the-basics ’90s aesthetic.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Apr. 2025
As a powerhouse who knows how to inflict pain, King perfectly fits the faction's mold.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
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In both cases, the star forwards posted slightly better possession metrics without them, but better overall results with them.—
Nick Ashbourne,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Some of us cheer for teams that are already out of the playoff hunt, and in some cases might have been for months now.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The transformed Hidden Jungle aviary bursts with hundreds of butterflies each spring, attracting butterfly enthusiasts from across the region.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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An 8-year-old Utah boy jumping on a trampoline miraculously survived after a strong wind burst sent him several feet into the air.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Missing from the scene: the court’s three conservative leaning justices.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
6 Apr. 2025
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We’re really primed by this first scene to interpret the rest of the novel as being about interpretation on some level.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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Mary had experienced previous mental-health dips—two bouts of postpartum depression, for instance.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Lessons learned While many countries were hit by U.S. tariffs this month for the first time, China honed its response during previous bouts of the Sino-American trade war.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The 26-year-old’s explosion is one of the few positives in a season that will conclude with the draft lottery.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Sudden hearing loss can be caused by proximity to an extremely loud sound like an explosion.—
Uma Raja,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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On Friday, a Russian ballistic missile and drone attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih -- Zelenskyy's home town -- killed 19 people, including nine children.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2025
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There has been a big labor split, however, with carpenters and laborers unions going heavily for Moreno — and waging tough attacks against Aguirre.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Nebraska managed its best offensive showing of 2024 in a 44-point outburst against Wisconsin, sandwiched between up-and-down moments at USC and Iowa.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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After The News first reported on his outburst, Wong resigned from his job as a Council senior adviser to Marte.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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