sits

verb

present tense third-person singular of sit
1
as in sets
to rest on the buttocks or haunches everybody needs to sit down because it's time for class

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2
as in puts
to cause to sit down the host had to sit some of the guests on the porch

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3
as in spawns
to cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop we didn't want to disturb the hens, as they were sitting

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4
as in is
to occupy a place or location the monument that sits at the entrance to the battlefield

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Recent Examples of sits The InnoAsia Startup Demo Jam sits at the center of the first track, with nine companies, drawn from the open call and international partner recommendations, pitching AI, virtual production and digital-asset technologies to investors and buyers. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 Because this threshold sits far beyond the operational temperatures of the core, the coolant cannot flash into steam. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 These values are not interchangeable, but their divergence reveals how much forest value sits outside the timber transaction. — Kari Stoever, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 Review This remote lakeside luxury lodge built within a forest of spruce and alder trees sits just 40 minutes from Anchorage. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 The professional league sits atop a larger volleyball organization that stretches from youth clubs and grassroots programs to the professional level. — Asli Pelit, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 This coastal town, just south of the Oregon border, sits near lush redwood forests and boasts an 1856 lighthouse. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 The Cohen Building's entrance sits near one of seven turns featured in the Grand Prix race course, Okin said. — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 Historic Natchez sits high above the Mississippi River, offering remote workers river views, historic architecture, and a relocation incentive for eligible homebuyers. — Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sits
  1. sets
  2. puts
  3. spawns
  4. is
  5. squats
  6. seats
  7. lays
  8. stands
Verb
  • While the sun sets earlier and earlier, there’s no better excuse to unplug, curl up and turn the page.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Viking caters primarily to affluent, older travelers and offers an extensive portfolio of river cruises, which sets it apart from more mass-market competitors.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of sets
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  • My analysis, built on the County’s framework and precedent, puts the exposure at a considerably higher level.
    — Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • This is a callous continuation of the ongoing campaign by the same individuals and groups targeting Jewish people and the state of Israel, a pattern of antisemitism and misinformation that puts our community in grave danger.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of puts
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  • Molluscum is caused by a virus and spawns the pimple-like bumps.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But the software wrapped around it reinserts the objective on every turn, stores progress to a file, spawns subagents, retries on failure, and keeps going until a verifier says the task is done.
    — Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of spawns
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  • The highway to get there is a single-lane road for miles and miles and miles, and there’s sagebrush all around.
    — Anya Kamenetz, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026
  • There is a lot riding on Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech here Friday morning at the Fed’s storied annual retreat in the Tetons.
    — Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of is
Verb
  • Funderburg squats 600 pounds and is all but assured of breaking Zion-Benton’s all-time record in the bench press, 405 pounds, which is held by Nelson.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The venue was a blockish and forbidding space called Magazine, which squats in a loop of the Thames, in southeast London.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Definition of squats
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  • Nearby, a dining area topped with a Noguchi light fixture adjoins a sleek matte black and brass-accented kitchen, which has an expansive island that seats five, integrated appliances, and a walk-in pantry.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Three roomy drawer compartments are tucked beneath the seat to organize gardening tools, pet toys, shoes, or extra outdoor diningware, while the bench comfortably seats two.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of seats
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  • But Mizzou lays claim to the title because of several factors, including statistical discrepancies and a Border War game that has drawn lines in the sand for Missouri and Kansas fan bases.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Their life cycle begins after female and male dragonflies mate and the female dragonfly lays tiny eggs in freshwater.
    — Olga R. Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of lays
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  • Woods has been in the top spot on the earnings list for 26 years, since February 2000, and stands at $120,199,166.
    — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Sosa connected just two batters after Wade Meckler reached deep into the right field stands to rob Bryson Stott of a three-run homer.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of stands

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“Sits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sits. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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