fits and starts (Meaning)
Wordnet
fits and starts (n)
repeated bursts of activity
Synonyms & Antonyms of fits and starts
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fits and starts Sentence Examples
- The car sputtered and jerked along the road in fits and starts.
- She began her studies in fits and starts, often getting sidetracked by other commitments.
- The politician's career was marked by fits and starts, with periods of success followed by setbacks.
- The couple's relationship had always been rocky, with fits and starts of passion and anger.
- The economy recovered from the recession in fits and starts, with some sectors rebounding quickly while others lagged behind.
- The child's speech came in fits and starts, gradually developing into more coherent sentences.
- The construction project progressed in fits and starts, delayed by weather and material shortages.
- The athlete's performance improved in fits and starts, sometimes excelling and other times struggling.
- She worked on her project in fits and starts, taking breaks to attend other obligations.
- The medical treatment was administered in fits and starts, causing the patient discomfort and inconvenience.
FAQs About the word fits and starts
repeated bursts of activity
No synonyms found.
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The car sputtered and jerked along the road in fits and starts.
She began her studies in fits and starts, often getting sidetracked by other commitments.
The politician's career was marked by fits and starts, with periods of success followed by setbacks.
The couple's relationship had always been rocky, with fits and starts of passion and anger.
