sits

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 Accessible by ferry from Port Aransas, which sits just across the shipping channel, this 21-mile-long island offers nothing more than pristine Gulf Coast wilderness, and keen-eyed travelers often stumble upon sand dollars, lightning whelks, angel wings, and conchs. Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025 The death toll in last month's attack at a German Christmas market now sits at six after a woman was unable to recover from her injuries. Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025 The speaker of the House usually sits behind the vice president. Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025 Located on the shore of Lake Geneva and set in 10 acres of sprawling greens, the renowned hotel and spa sits right across from iconic Mont Blanc. Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 On Monday, crews are continuing to work to clear the roads as temperatures sits near zero with negative wind chills. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025 In 2010, Dunbar High School was educating more than 1,500 students, but its current enrollment sits at 324 students. Ike Muzikowski, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025 The film received positive reviews overall and currently sits at 80-percent from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Cory Mull, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 The upcoming weekend, which sits snugly between Christmas and New Year's, will host a tri-part arthouse smackdown. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • His size is a tool that sets him apart from his teammates.
    Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Having one serve would introduce trade-offs about speed and direction, which would only ramp up deeper into games and then sets.
    Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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  • Hughes says the study puts the political attention on this group into perspective.
    Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This model has the ability to bring great value to patients and puts more accountability on healthcare providers to deliver valuable outcomes more than ever before.
    Zameer Rizvi, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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  • Nissan's Zero Gravity seats up front make the area a pleasant place to spend a day.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The Indianapolis restaurant, which seats about 300 people and has private dining rooms for meetings, operates seven days a week.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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  • Located 50 minutes away from Rome and perched on ancient hilltops that are 700 meters above sea level, the property rests on eight hectares of land.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The Role of Leadership in Cybersecurity In today’s business environment, the responsibility for cybersecurity rests squarely with leadership.
    Andrew Hay, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025

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“Sits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sits. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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