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as in lawsuit
a court case for enforcing a right or claim
filed a suit against the company that had manufactured the faulty heater, claiming they were responsible for the fire
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as in appeal
an earnest request
O Lord of Heaven, hear our humble suit
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as in dating
the series of social engagements shared by a couple looking to get married
a rather old-fashioned fellow, he first sought the consent of the girl's father for the suit
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as in to satisfy
to give satisfaction to
the location of our hotel suited us just fine
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as in to dress
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
went to the party suited in a strange getup that he'd picked out himself
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as in to tailor
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
a bohemian by nature, she would have to suit her behavior to the corporate culture
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Recent Examples of suit
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Diana took William and Harry on a ski trip to Lech, Austria, in April 1991, and the trio popped in colorful suits on their way up the slopes.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
That’s Cali, who belongs in this range, and would add to their depth down the middle (though some think he’ll be better suited for the wing).
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Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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The suit also alleges that the fuel tanks pose a danger to residents.
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Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Diana took William and Harry on a ski trip to Lech, Austria, in April 1991, and the trio popped in colorful suits on their way up the slopes.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Verb
However, there are other Kindle models out there that might better suit your needs.
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Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
That’s Cali, who belongs in this range, and would add to their depth down the middle (though some think he’ll be better suited for the wing).
—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
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Even Mamdani, who had campaigned on the idea of dropping his predecessor’s lawsuit and opposition, has come around and is holding firm as the Council insists on some $300 million in additional costs a year.
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The lawsuit was filed in Jackson County Circuit Court on Thursday on behalf of Abby Grizzell, of Lee’s Summit, who attorneys said was bowled over and trampled by a group of youths on June 6.
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Those in the appeal process will be allowed to once again bill for services as the Department of Human Services reviews their claims; as of June 29, about 321 appeals had been completed.
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Ireland Ireland offers a rare cross-generational appeal, where estate activities and rugged landscapes make for an ideal family itinerary.
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Online dating remains a popular way people search for a partner but some are dumping the platforms.
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This is one of the best periods in a twelve-year cycle for true love and dating, fertility or connecting with children, expression and artistry, as well as hobbies and just having fun!
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If time doesn’t allow for spa treatments, a morning swim in the indoor pool accompanied by a sauna and cold plunge in one of their two thermal suites might suffice.
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Nothing less than radical, out-of-the-box thinking will suffice given their current, suffocating, purgatorial scenario.
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If there isn't enough money to satisfy every creditor, state probate laws determine the order in which claims are paid.
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The Justices ruled the president cannot redefine birthright citizenship, and all children who are born in the United States, whether their parents are in the country legally or not, satisfy citizenship requirements in the 14th amendment.
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The vast majority that day was dressed in Ecuador’s canary yellow.
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Pair them with a blouse and heels for a meeting or dress them down with sneakers and a sweatshirt for the weekend.
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Once the new designs are approved (sometime this year, if all goes well), the DoB plans to publish the specs so that any contractor can download the design, buy off-the-shelf elements, tailor the structure to the site, and get a scheme approved in a matter of hours.
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However, Craft House tailors its builds to suit owners' needs and there are lots of options available, including customizing its layout, selecting the building materials used, and even choosing full off-grid operation.
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While not commenting directly on a report indicating that Nancy Guthrie had died, the Today co-anchor tearfully repeated her plea for anyone with information to come forward.
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Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie on Tuesday opened up about a note reportedly sent to the media in February regarding the missing Nancy Guthrie by issuing another plea for answers around her mother’s disappearance.
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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