word doesn't fit vs word doesn't suit

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Word doesn't fit' is commonly used when talking about a specific word not being appropriate or correct in a sentence or context. On the other hand, 'word doesn't suit' is more often used when referring to a word not being suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.

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word doesn't fit

This phrase is correct and commonly used when a specific word is not appropriate or correct in a sentence or context.

This phrase is used to indicate that a particular word is not suitable or correct in a given context or sentence.

Examples:

I think the word 'happy' doesn't fit well in this serious paragraph.
The word 'gigantic' doesn't fit the tone of this children's story.
The word 'ubiquitous' doesn't fit in this simple explanation.
The word 'delicious' doesn't fit the description of that dish.
The word 'obsolete' doesn't fit in this modern context.

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These words aren't fit for your tongue, father.
Words fit in her mouth funny.
Silvia does not cry, I can not tell the words fit... but nothing will ever divide us, even if I wipe Fabio.
Ladies and gentlemen... people do crossword puzzles all the time... but they don't often think of the person who made all the words fit together.
That's the word that fits you.
For although the words may fit I'd never let you get away with it.
Nobody does anything to promote our hobby (or affliction, pick the word that fits best).
Are these words fit for 2010?
I learnt this word, which fit precisely into the inner tracks...
DeepL's use of words appears to be more in context with the meaning, while Google and Bing sometimes use words that are literal translations of words that don't fit in the context.
The only words that fit are too pale because the images are so vibrant.
There's no other word that fits?
Normally, national experts adapt all foreign words so that they fit into the Baltic languages.
Pro Grid Filler - Fit theme words
Words recurring to keep fit. In the gym, as at home.
Words don't ever fit even what they are trying to say at.
You know, when you are at my level, words like that just fit really well.
The powerful grid filling engine can fit words in the grid automatically, or you can use the word finding features to take full control yourself.
They are their own breed: senseless monsters, looking at holy books as if they were Rorschach test, twisting and misinterpreting the words to fit their own ideologies.
Those words not only fit the tenor of that time, but I think they have proven to be true - and they are no less true today.

Alternatives:

word isn't appropriate
word isn't right
word isn't suitable
word doesn't belong
word doesn't work

word doesn't suit

This phrase is correct and commonly used when a word is not suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.

This phrase is used to convey that a specific word is not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation.