How to Use fit in a Sentence

fit

1 of 3 adjective
  • Are you fit enough to walk there?
  • Patients are encouraged to get fit.
  • There is time to see if the pieces fit.
    — Tom Bogert, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Size up for a more slouchy throw-on-and-go fit.
    — Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
  • For trips long and short, this trio is fit for the job.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
  • Not easy in a work sense, but easy in an it fit sense.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Twain can kind of fit into this.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
  • The wedding was fit for a fairy tale.
    — Robin Raven, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Approval is not the same as fit.
    — Matthew Meehan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • But fit never comes to fruition.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2026
  • That’s not all the drama fit to print.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Things just never quite fit with that book.
    — Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Does the player-coach fit work?
    — The Athletic College Basketball Staff, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Your custom fit boots will thank you.
    — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
  • At forty-five years old, Shane was fit and healthy.
    — John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Her entire body fit in the palm of a man's hand.
    — Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Come for the fit checks, stay (maybe) for the coffee.
    — Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
  • And the side benefit is this gig keeps you fit.
    — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
  • They only just fit, one on top of the other.
    — Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
  • There's a ribbed bodysuit that looks cute paired with slim fit pants or with jeans.
    — Ellen McAlpine, Women's Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • This is a tremendous fit and very good value.
    — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • And how do bonds fit into the whole picture?
    — Personal Finance, TheWeek, 16 Feb. 2026
  • He was checked out and deemed fit to continue.
    — Arkansas Online, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The relaxed, oversized fit makes for a cozy feel.
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Even the players who have not been fit to play have been involved.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 8 May 2026
  • Most granites are not fit for this challenge.
    — Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The fit part is almost secondary here.
    — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, pants lie flat or roll and fit nicely in your luggage.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
  • The first step in a comfort-first wardrobe is getting the fit right.
    — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Also, hire for culture fit first—skills can be trained.
    — Jonathan Low, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

fit

2 of 3 verb
  • The box was too large to fit through the door.
  • We weren't able to fit the box through the door.
  • I hope this key fits the lock.
  • How many people can fit in a phone booth?
  • I can't fit all these groceries into the trunk of my car.
  • The suit fits him perfectly.
  • The two pieces fit each other perfectly.
  • The two pieces fit together perfectly.
  • This calculator will fit nicely in your shirt pocket.
  • Where’s the lock that fits this key?
    — Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
  • These now fit my foot like a glove.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Even the busiest gym bro could fit it in.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
  • You were never meant to fit in.
    — Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The use case fits fusion very well.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Can your whole laptop fit on your face?
    — Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 24 June 2026
  • The bedroom is small but can fit a queen.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Where does Lorne Michaels fit in?
    — Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
  • But fitting back in isn’t that easy.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 13 May 2026
  • Blyth, needless to say, fits the bill.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
  • In the end, there was one player who fit the bill.
    — James Nalton, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • This method worked well for me, and the costume fit her well.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Pick a task that fits your available time, skills, and tools.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026
  • Even your fancy cleaver can fit in the three-inch deep slots.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Both sides have to ensure the trade fits their long-term view.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Best of all, the wand can fit in any drawer and is easy to clean.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Read on to find out which providers may best fit your household’s needs.
    — Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
  • They’re fitted through the thigh, with a slight, fun flare at the knee.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2026
  • The key is finding a pair that fits well, feels good, and looks stylish.
    — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
  • Place in a pastry bag fitted with a large plain tip.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Open up the wall to fit the cabinet.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026

fit

3 of 3 noun
  • These are our calls, and these are our fits.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Breaks in the case have come in fits and starts.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Mitchell and Howe were a bad fit.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
  • What themes would be a good fit for France?
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • None, Strong said, felt like the best fit.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The sweater runs large, so size down for a more true fit.
    — Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The fit is on the loose side and drapes just above the hips.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
  • The garment fit in more ways than one.
    — Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
  • That guy’s a fit for our system.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2026
  • Next, take an honest look at fit.
    — Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Three hearts is a weak call showing a fit.
    — Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Feels like a perfect fit for you, too.
    — Jon Michael Varese, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Both can get the job done, but which is the best fit for you?
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 5 June 2026
  • The defence comes in fits and starts.
    — Eric Koreen, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The fit looked awkward at times.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
  • For short frames, the fit is the standout.
    — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
  • New braids and fresh fits for Ja’Niya.
    — Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
  • And the fit in the outfield would work, too.
    — Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Tarasenko said the fit was a big part of it, on and off the ice.
    — Joe Smith, New York Times, 27 May 2026
  • But these stars spit stuff out in fits and starts, not a steady stream.
    — Paul Sutter, Space.com, 3 May 2026
  • His mom said the school was a better fit for him.
    — Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
  • His high school career was full of fits and starts.
    — Teddy Cahill, New York Times, 29 May 2026
  • Brooks is the ideal fit, but doesn’t want it.
    — Omar Kelly updated October 9, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
  • But none of these stages felt like a perfect fit.
    — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
  • And New Line felt like the right fit.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
  • For three weeks, the glass slipper fit just right.
    — Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Plus, the strap is adjustable for a just-right fit.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
  • High, low or mid-waist jeans are offered in this fit.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Who knew that dark green could be a good fit with burgundy?
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 June 2026
  • Both should have a relaxed fit that can be dressed up or down.
    — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025

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